Classless Act is an American rock band from Los Angeles. The band is notable for opening for
Def Leppard
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and
Mötley Crüe
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on
The Stadium Tour in 2022.
Biography
Classless Act has existed in various different lineups since 2016, with the current incarnation coming together in 2019. The band was formed by drummer London Hudson, and guitarist Niko Tsangaris, both of whom have since left the group.
The band's debut single "Give It To Me" was released in 2021. Classless Act was announced as the opening act for
The Stadium Tour on July 9, 2021 replacing
Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts. Their debut album ''Welcome to the Show'' was released on June 24, 2022. The album was produced by
Bob Rock
Robert Jens Rock (born April 19, 1954) is a Canadian record producer, recording engineer and musician.
In 1976, Rock joined Little Mountain Sound Studios, starting out as a recording engineer and sound mixer. During his time there, he coll ...
, Keith Nelson, Joe Chiccarelli and Franco Gravante and was recorded at the home studio of
Tommy Lee
Thomas Lee (born Thomas Lee Bass; October 3, 1962) is an American musician who co-founded and plays drums for the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. He also founded rap metal band Methods of Mayhem and has pursued solo musical projects.
Early ...
and Sunset Sound.
Lee also recommended the band as the opener for the tour.
The album featured guest appearances by
Vince Neil
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,
Justin Hawkins
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, and
Keith Nelson.
Lead singer Derek Day performed the Mötley Crüe songs "
Live Wire" and "
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home may refer to:
Film
* ''Home, Sweet Home'' (1914 film), a film about the life of John Howard Payne
* ''Home Sweet Home'' (1917 film), a British silent film
* ''Home Sweet Home'' (1926 film), a silent film drama
* ''Home, Swe ...
" at the
Taylor Hawkins
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Tribute Concert at the
Kia Forum
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in
Inglewood, California
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on September 27, 2022, alongside Lee,
Nikki Sixx
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, and
Dave Grohl
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.
Members
Current members
* Derek Day (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard)
* Griffin Tucker (Lead Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Piano)
* Dane Pieper (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals)
* Franco Gravante (Bass, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano)
* Chuck McKissock (Drums, Bass, Vocals)
Discography
* ''Welcome to the Show'' (2022)
* ''Welcome to the Acoustic Show'' (EP) (2022)
Singles
References
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External links
Official website
Musical groups established in 2019