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John Miceli
John Miceli (born May 29, 1961) is the drummer for Meat Loaf's backing band, the Neverland Express. He formerly played with Rainbow. Meat Loaf Miceli began touring with Meat Loaf in 1991 and was a part of the Neverland Express when '' Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell'' took off, launching a major industry comeback for Meat Loaf. He has appeared on drums on all of Loaf's subsequent studio albums ('' Welcome to the Neighbourhood'' ne track '' Couldn't Have Said It Better'' hree tracks '' Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose'' wo tracks '' Hang Cool Teddy Bear'', '' Hell in a Handbasket'', and '' Braver Than We Are'' he entirety of each, which has led to appearances on greatest hits compilations such as ''The Very Best of Meat Loaf'', and live albums including '' Live Around the World'', ''VH1 Storytellers'', ''Night of the Proms'' and '' Bat Out of Hell: Live with the MSO''. Other touring and recording credits In addition to his work with Meat Loaf, Miceli has recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Island, New York
Long Island is a densely populated continental island in southeastern New York (state), New York state, extending into the Atlantic Ocean. It constitutes a significant share of the New York metropolitan area in both population and land area. The island extends from New York Harbor eastward into the ocean with a maximum north–south width of . With a land area of , it is the List of islands of the United States by area, largest island in the contiguous United States. Long Island is divided among four List of counties in New York, counties, with Brooklyn, Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, and Nassau County, New York, Nassau counties occupying its western third and Suffolk County, New York, Suffolk County its eastern two-thirds. It is an ongoing topic of debate whether or not Brooklyn and Queens are considered part of Long Island. Geographically, both Kings and Queens county are located on the Island, but some argue they are culturally separate from Long Island. Long Island may ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Very Best Of Meat Loaf
''The Very Best of Meat Loaf'' is a 1998 album spanning the first 21 years of Meat Loaf's recording career. Although not reaching the top ten in the United Kingdom, it was certified double platinum there in 2013. The album features many of Meat Loaf's best-known songs as well as a few from his lesser known albums of the 1980s. Besides hits like "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", ''The Very Best of Meat Loaf'' contains three new tracks. Two of those are written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman and are adapted from their musical ''Whistle Down the Wind (1996 musical), Whistle Down the Wind''; both of these tracks were produced by Steinman. The third new track, "Is Nothing Sacred" is written by Steinman and lyricist Don Black (lyricist), Don Black, and produced by Russ Titelman (the single version of this song is a duet with Patti Russo, whereas the album version is a solo song by Meat Loaf. The single version would later a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, colloquially referred to as Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area is the largest within the greater Mojave Desert, and second-largest in the Southwestern United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had 641,903 residents in 2020, with a metropolitan population of 2,227,053, making it the 24th-most populous city in the United States. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Most of these venues are located in downtown Las Vegas or on the Las Vegas Strip, which is outside city limits in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. The Las Vegas Valley serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center in Nevada. Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911. At the close of the 20th cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys
''The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys'' is an American comic book limited series written by Gerard Way and Shaun Simon, illustrated by Becky Cloonan and published by Dark Horse Comics. The series serves as a sequel to the My Chemical Romance album '' Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys'', focusing on the followers of a group of vigilantes trying to continue their fight against a tyrannical megacorporation in a post-apocalyptic future. Synopsis Following the aftermath of the first battle waged during ''Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys'', the group's followers have kept to the desert while Better Living Industries continues to "strip citizens of their individuality". Only The Girl, the sole survivor of the original Killjoys, can help stir up the fight or join the masses in their mindlessness. Development Gerard first announced the project, that would be co-written with Shaun Simon, at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con and in 2012 New York Comic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthems (Kerry Ellis Album)
''Anthems'' is the debut studio album by actress and singer Kerry Ellis which was released on 13 September 2010 by Decca Records. Produced by rock musician Brian May, the album comprises eleven tracks that tap into all the different areas that Ellis had been part of in her professional career between the years 2000 and 2010. Photography for the album's artwork was completed by Paul Rider with design and art direction by Tourist. The album peaked at number fifteen on the UK Albums Chart and remained on the chart for two weeks. It also produced two singles, " I'm Not that Girl" (with a B-side of "Dangerland") and "Anthem", but both failed to chart on the UK singles chart. Despite its limited success on the UK chart, it was received positively by critics and spawned Anthems: The Tour which paired Ellis and May on a tour around Great Britain in the summer of 2011. Background and development Rock musician Brian May "talent-spotted" Ellis when she understudied Martine McCutcheon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Rats
The Good Rats are an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Their music mixes elements of rock with blues and pop. They are best known on their native Long Island, although they had some success nationally and internationally. History Formed in 1964, the original group consisted of five students from St. John's University in Queens, New York: Ted Haenlein, Frank Stapleton (Frank never plugged in his bass as he did not play it, but it looked good on stage), Eric Crane, Denny Ryan and Peppi Marchello. The group was originally called the U-Men and played most of their gigs in the Rockaways (Peyton Place & McNultys) and Long Island (The Attic, Tiger's Tail etc.) In 1966, Stapleton's brother, John, arranged for the group to play at a club in Queens, New York (The John Doe Room) where a record company executive heard them and eventually signed the band, but suggested a name change was in order. The band continued to play top 40 covers while working on their own original mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nine Days
Nine Days (stylized as ''ninedays'') is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. It was formed in the hamlet of St. James, Suffolk County, New York in 1994 by John Hampson and Brian Desveaux, and released three independent albums in the 1990s before their mainstream debut album, '' The Madding Crowd'', released in 2000. The band scored a hit in the United States from the album ''The Madding Crowd'', with the single " Absolutely (Story of a Girl)". History Prior to creating the group, John Hampson and Brian Desveaux played in a heavy metal band, and were also members of a cover band with drummer Vincent Tattanelli called Wonderama. In 1993, the duo took time off from those bands and began writing more poppy songs, with a focus on strong songwriting: "If the song didn't work on acoustic guitar, then it wasn't a good song," said Desveaux. The band's influences were Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young. They joined with bassist Nick Dimichino and recorded eight son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio formed in 2004. , the band's lineup consists of lead vocalist Eric Nally, pianist Sky White, trumpeter and backing vocalist Alex Nauth, bassist Existential Youth, guitarist Devin Williams and drummer Teddy Aitkins. The band released their debut album ''The Flamingo Trigger'' independently in 2005 before signing with Ferret Music, under which they released their second album '' Introducing Foxy Shazam'' in 2008. The following year, the band recorded its first major label record with producer John Feldmann. Foxy Shazam signed with Sire Records and released its self-titled major-label debut in 2010. The band's fourth studio album, '' The Church of Rock and Roll'', was released in January 2012. ''Gonzo'', the band's fifth album, was released April 2, 2014. They announced in October 2014 they were disbanding for an unknown length of time. The band scheduled a reunion concert at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio on January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time For Miracles
"Time for Miracles" is a song recorded by American singer Adam Lambert, released on October 16, 2009. Although it was Lambert's first release since finishing as runner-up in the eighth season of ''American Idol'', it was not his official debut single. Written by Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider, the song is featured in the end credits of the 2009 disaster film ''2012'' and is included on the film's soundtrack. A full version of the song was released on October 17, 2009, via YouTube and on October 20, 2009, via digital download. Reception Before "Time for Miracles" was released to the public, it had already garnered positive reviews. Brian May of Queen was able to listen to the full track and praised the song as "truly sensational" and complimented Lambert's vocals, stating, "Adam's voice reaches out with sensitivity, depth, maturity, and awesome range and power that will make jaws drop all around the world." Having heard only the preview of the track, ''Entertainment Weekly' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Your Entertainment (album)
''For Your Entertainment'' is the debut studio album by American singer Adam Lambert, released on November 23, 2009, by RCA Records. He started recording the album in May 2009, shortly after the end of the eighth season of ''American Idol'', where he finished in second place. During the recording sessions, Lambert enlisted various pop and rock producers, such as Rob Cavallo, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Kristian Lundin, Shellback, Greg Wells, Linda Perry, Jeff Bhasker, Ryan Tedder and Howard Benson. A pop record, ''For Your Entertainment'' consists of six songs co-written by Lambert, while also having contributions from fellow artists Pink, Lady Gaga, Orianthi and Justin Hawkins. Following its release, album received primary positive reviews from music critics, with ''The Washington Post'' calling it "an instant classic". Commercially, ''For Your Entertainment'' peaked inside the top ten in seven countries, including Australia, Canada and the United States, where it reached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Lambert
Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his dynamic vocal performances that combine his theatrical training with modern and classic genres. Lambert rose to fame in 2009 after finishing as runner-up on the American Idol season 8, eighth season of ''American Idol''. Later that year, he released his debut album ''For Your Entertainment (album), For Your Entertainment'', which debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. The album spawned several singles, including "Whataya Want from Me," for which he received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In 2012, Lambert released his second studio album ''Trespassing (album), Trespassing''. The album premiered at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, making him the first openly gay artist to top the album charts. In 2015, Lambert released his third album ''The Original High'', which debuted at number three on the U.S. ''Bill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
''Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra'' is the first live album by Australian electronic duo Flight Facilities with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The album was recorded live at the Annual Southern Airlines concert at the Melbourne Festival in 2015. The album was released in December 2015. The album did not enter the ARIA Albums Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Digital Albums chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2016, the album won the ARIA Award for Best Classical Album. The award prompted controversy from The Australian's Matthew Westwood, The Sydney Morning Herald's Bernard Zuel and Tone Deaf's Greg Moskovitch and amongst the Australian classical community, questioning how an electronic duo were nominated in this category. Toby Chadd, manager of ABC Classics, told ''The Australian'': "The album consists of Flight Facilities' original electronic music with the accompaniment of an orchestra. It feels like something is potentially wrong with the ARIA system to al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
