Singer Robin McAuley has reunited with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) for their first full together in almost 20 years.
The full band lineup for the trek is as follows:
* Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) – Guitar
* Robin McAuley (SURVIVOR) – Lead Vocals
* Elliot Rubinson (Dean Guitars) – Bass
* Wayne Findlay – Keyboards, Guitar
* Pete Holmes (BLACK ‘N BLUE) – Drums
Fan-filmed video footage of the band’s March 9 performance at the Gramercy Theater in New York City can be seen below.
Schenker‘s new album, “Temple Of Rock”, was released in Europe on September 23 and in North America on October 11 on CD and LP through Schenker‘s own Inakoustik label via MVD Entertainment Group. The album was released in Japan on September 7. Source: Blabbermouth.net
A special incarnation of DIO DISCIPLES took part in the “Living Legends Jam” on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch video footage of the performance below (courtesy of Bay Area Backstage).
DIO DISCIPLES‘ lineup for this show was as follows:
* Robert Sarzo (HURRICANE) – Guitar
* Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE) – Bass
* Scott Warren (DIO) – Keyboards
* Robin McAuley (SURVIVOR, MSG) – Vocals
* Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, UFO, RHINO BUCKET) – Drums
DIO DISCIPLES pays tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio‘s widow/manager, Wendy, who posted that “there will never be another Ronnie, but we want to keep his music alive and hope you will support the band and become one of the DIO DISCIPLES.”
DIO DISCIPLES‘ regular lineup features former DIO members Wright, Craig Goldy (guitar), Warren and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim “Ripper” Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN).
Sarzo was unable to take part in DIO DISCIPLES‘ European tour and was temporarily replaced by James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION).
This year’s NAMM marked the 110th anniversary of the legendary trade show and was the meeting place for musical instrument retailers to view and purchase the latest musical innovations being shown by more than 1,400 manufacturers.
Vocalist ROBIN McAULEY will reunite with legendary guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER (SCORPIONS, UFO) for their first full tour together in almost 20 years. He discussed the upcoming road trip with VintageRock.com at NAMM 2012 in Anahein, CA this weekend. Check out the clip below:
The full band lineup for the trek will be as follows:
– Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO) – guitar
– Robin McAuley (SURVIVOR) – lead vocals
– Elliot Rubinson (Dean Guitars) – bass
– Wayne Findlay – keyboards, guitar
– Pete Holmes (BLACK ‘N BLUE) – drums
The dates are as follows:
February
15 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
16 – Santa Rosa, CA – The Last Day Saloon
17 – Portland, OR – Dantes (w/ Anvil)
18 – Tacoma, WA – Backstage Live
19 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
20 – Victoria, BC – 9 One 9 Nightclub
21 – Vancouver, BC – Venue Nightclub
23 – Orangevale, CA – The Boardwalk
24 – Corona, CA – Marquee 15
25 – West Hollywood, CA – House Of Blues
26 – San Diego, CA – 4 Th And B Concert Theatre
March
1 – Libertyville, IL – Austins
3 – Detroit, MI – Harpos
4 – Etobicoke, ON – The Rock Pile
5 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
7 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
8 – Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live
9 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
10 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
11 – Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
16 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
17 – Dallas, TX – Trees
21 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red
22 – Las Vegas, NV – Vamp’d
23 – Agoura Hills, CA – The Canyon Club
24 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
Source: Bravewords
PS: Blackdiamond of Metal Shock Finland has recently conducted an interview with Legendary Guitarist, Michael Schenker, for listening to this interview follow this location.
Singer Robin McAuley will reunite with legendary guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER (SCORPIONS, UFO) for their first full tour together in almost 20 years.
The full band lineup for the trek will be as follows:
– Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO) – guitar
– Robin McAuley (SURVIVOR) – lead vocals
– Elliot Rubinson (Dean Guitars) – bass
– Wayne Findlay – keyboards, guitar
– Pete Holmes (BLACK ‘N BLUE) – drums
The dates are as follows:
February
15 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
16 – Santa Rosa, CA – The Last Day Saloon
17 – Portland, OR – Dantes (w/ Anvil)
18 – Tacoma, WA – Backstage Live
19 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
20 – Victoria, BC – 9 One 9 Nightclub
21 – Vancouver, BC – Venue Nightclub
23 – Orangevale, CA – The Boardwalk
24 – Corona, CA – Marquee 15
25 – West Hollywood, CA – House Of Blues
26 – San Diego, CA – 4 Th And B Concert Theatre
March
1 – Libertyville, IL – Austins
3 – Detroit, MI – Harpos
4 – Etobicoke, ON – The Rock Pile
5 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
7 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
8 – Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live
9 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
10 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
11 – Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
16 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
17 – Dallas, TX – Trees
21 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red
22 – Las Vegas, NV – Vamp’d
23 – Agoura Hills, CA – The Canyon Club
24 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
Source: Bravewords.com
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