Pride & Joy Music Classixx Serie: EQUUS & TOMMY DENANDER
Germany based label Pride & Joy Music will re-release the next two AOR/ Melodic Rock Classixx tomorrow: Equus - s/t & Tommy Denander - Cut In Ice.
Both releases are limited to 500 CD copies only and only available via shop.prideandjoy.de and direct wholesale.
Equus
Equus
Pride & Joy Music Classixx
17 May 2024
Pride & Joy Music Classixx Vol. 8
In 1980, 4 high school friends from London, Ontario Canada started a band called Equus. Like many other musicians before us, they hit the road with stars in their eyes, and hope in their hearts.
By 1985, they had produced an EP that started to get airplay in and around their hometown, and they followed it up with two more singles in 1986. The band also went through a few member changes, not unlike many of our heroes in the music industry. Along the way, they found ourselves sharing the stage with the likes of Gowan, Helix, and Blue Rodeo.
Several "reunion" shows occurred in 1992 and 2011 with the original core 4, while they all pursued musical endeavours in other projects.
Fast forward to 2024, and they find ourselves "back on the horse" as they say. Enhanced and remastered by Paul Piccari (Hit The Ground Runnin’) the new and expanded Equus album contains 5 fantastically sounding tracks from the original EP and expanded tracks that continue this musical journey with two coming from their 1986 single, “You Decide” and “She’s Gone”. Bonus tracks include a new recorded version of “Powerlife” and the unreleased tracks “If That What It Takes” and “Mother Earth”, that were recorded with some of the original lineup that captures the same passion energy and spiritual direction the band was exploring at that time. Saddle up, it’s going to be an interesting ride!
“Equus” is part of the Pride & Joy Music Classixx series (Vol.8) and limited to 500 copies only. Exclusively available via www.shop.prideandjoy.de
EQUUS - Peter Schaefer/ Cameron Grant/ Ken Lucier/ Dan Allen
Tommy Denander
Cut In Ice
Pride & Joy Music Classixx
17 May 2024
Pride & Joy Music Classixx Vol.7
Tommy Denander brings 40 year career full circle! When only 15 years old, he signed his first record contract with the Swedish hard rock band ATC with Polygram/ Vertigo who then released their only album entitled ”Cut In Ice” in April 1984.
One thing stood out in all reviews and articles and that was the ”wonder-kid” Tommy Denander. Despite the chance of maybe becoming a young rock star and guitar hero Denander followed his heart into the world of becoming a studio musician, song writer and producer.
40 years later that move proved to be a smart one with having worked on more than 3000 albums, big movies and touring the whole world with some legendary artists.
Tommy Denander has received more than 100 gold and platinum records and among the countless artists he has worked with names like Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, Deep Purple, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin, Jeff Beck, Anastacia, Ricky Martin, Richard Marx, Peter Cetera and Steve Perry to name are just a few.
So, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of how it all started Denander decided to re-record the whole ATC album together with new American singer Rob Blake and trusted drummer Neil Anami. It’s a perfect blend of keeping the old school hard rock of the original but with an up-to-date production.
The CD booklet also features the whole story of the band and lots of never before seen pictures.
Tommy Denander “Cut In Ice” will be available as a limited edition of 500 CD’s and Vol. 7 as part of the Pride & Joy Music Classixx series via www.shop.prideandjoy.de and wholesale via Pride & Joy Music!
Quelle: GerMusica PR