Hollywood Vampires (band)

Hollywood Vampires
Origin United States
Genres Hard rock[1]
Years active 2015–present
Labels Republic
Website hollywoodvampires.com
Members

Hollywood Vampires is an American rock supergroup formed in 2015 by Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry to honor the music of the rock stars who died from excess in the 1970s. The band name derives from The Hollywood Vampires, a celebrity drinking club formed by Cooper in the 1970s whose members included Ringo Starr of The Beatles and Keith Moon of The Who.[2]

They have released one studio album, Hollywood Vampires (2015), featuring guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh, and Dracula star Christopher Lee amongst others.[3] Cooper and Perry have discussed plans for a future live album, stating that Depp's schedule works differently than theirs.[4]

Origins

A plaque at the Rainbow Bar and Grill in West Hollywood which honors the drinking club.

Live performances

The group's debut live performances were held at Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood) in Los Angeles across September 16 and 17, 2015.[5] The three core members were accompanied by bassist Duff McKagan, drummer Matt Sorum, rhythm guitarist Tommy Henriksen, and Bruce Witkin on keyboards and additional guitar. Guest performers for both nights were Tom Morello, Geezer Butler, Perry Farrell, Zak Starkey, and Kesha,[6][7] and Marilyn Manson guesting on the second night.[8] The next week, the group performed at Brazil's Rock in Rio festival on September 24, 2015, and was webcast live by AOL.[9] Guest performers were Lzzy Hale, Zak Starkey, and Andreas Kisser.

In February 2016, the group performed at the Grammy Award ceremony as a tribute to Lemmy, who had died at the end of 2015.[10] The group also announced their first concert tour, to begin at Turning Stone Resort & Casino on May 24.[11]

Personnel

Members
Touring musicians
  • Tommy Henriksen – guitar, backing vocals (2015)
  • Matt Sorum – drums, backing vocals (since 2015)
  • Duff McKagan - bass (since 2015)
  • Bruce Witkin – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (2015)

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Lasky, Jane (February 16, 2015). "Hollywood Vampires: Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper, Joe Perry to form supergroup". axs.
  2. ↑ "Faith No More and Hollywood Vampires at Rock in Rio Brazil". Rock in Rio.
  3. ↑ Grow, Kory (September 11, 2015). "Hollywood Vampires". Rolling Stone.
  4. ↑ Ives, Brian. "Alice Cooper and Joe Perry Consider a Hollywood Vampires Tour". radio.com.
  5. ↑ http://www.rttnews.com/2541518/alice-cooper-johnny-depp-joe-perry-supergroup-announce-first-live-dates.aspx?type=ent
  6. ↑ "Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper’s Hollywood Vampires live review - EW.com". ew.com.
  7. ↑ "Supergroup Hollywood Vampires Haunts the Sunset Strip at First Concert". yahoo.com. 17 September 2015.
  8. ↑ "The Hollywood Vampires Perform With Marilyn Manson, Tom Morello, Geezer Butler & More At First-Ever Shows". musicfeeds.com.au. 19 September 2015.
  9. ↑ AOL Staff. "Deftones, System of a Down, Lamb of God and more to hit the stage at Rock in Rio Day 4". AOL.com.
  10. ↑ "Grammys: Taylor Swift wins album of the year". BBC News Online. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  11. ↑ http://www.hollywoodvampires.com/hollywood-vampires-announce-first-show-of-2016-tour/

External links

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