Angeles (band)

Angeles
Origin Los Angeles, United States
Genres Glam rock, hard rock
Years active 1977–1991 1997-present
Labels Mystic
Rock Avenue Records USA
Bongo Boy Records
Website
Members Dale Lytle
Cal Shelton
Danny Basulto
Danny Ferreira
Past members Dave Raudman
Tom Leslie
John Merritt
John Azar
Brian LeBoeuf
Clare Diane
Daphney Winters
Vince Thrill

Angeles is an American rock band from Los Angeles, United States, formed in 1977 by Dale Lytle. They were signed to Mystic Records, who released their debut album in 1984. As of 2018, Angeles have released ten albums.[1]

History

Early history and first three albums (1977–1991)

Angeles first formed in 1977 as a three-piece: Dale Lytle on guitar, Terell Hill on drums, and Jen Nicia Alcivar on keyboard. On August 1, 1981, Angeles and Motley Crue co-headlined two concerts at The Troubadour.[2] After signing to Mystic Records in 1984, they released their debut album "We're no Angels"; Hit Parader described the album as "a tight powerful collection of metal anthems" that "manages to elicit plenty of excitement on tracks such as 'Nasty Girls' and 'No Sugar Tonight'.[3] In 1984, Angeles was joined on stage by twenty-two year old Jon Bon Jovi to assist with vocal duties for "Blade of Steel"; later in the year Angeles opened up for Bon Jovi at the Reseda Country Club. By 1988, Angeles had shared the stage with Guns 'N Roses, Metallica, and Motley Crue. The band broke up in 1991, after releasing three albums.

Reunion and recent activities (1997-present)

In 1997, Angeles reformed with new singer Brian LeBoeuf. Their fourth album, No Limits, was their first release in ten years.[4]

On January 2013, while playing a Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit concert, Angeles was joined onstage by Gary Richrath who was best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989.[5][6]

In 2016, Angeles signed with Rock Avenue Records USA, releasing "Crazy" and "Killers of the Game" to international audiences.[7] Angeles was featured in the 2016 Documentary "Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes" which covers the era from 1981 to 1986 when local hard rock and metal bands rose to prominence in Los Angeles.[8][9] Angeles is currently signed to Bongo Boy Records.[10]

Discography

  • We're no Angeles (1984)
  • Give it up (1986)
  • Delivering the Goods (1989)
  • No Limits (1999)[11]
  • Miracles (2007)
  • Seriously Fun (2014)
  • Wild Ride (2015)
  • Crazy (2016)
  • Killers of the Game (2017)
  • Test of Time (2018)

Band members

Current members

  • Dale Lytle – guitar (1977–1991, 1997–present)
  • Cal Shelton – bass guitar(2015–present)
  • Danny Basulto – drums (2015–present)
  • Danny Ferreira - vocals (2018–present)

Former members

  • Dave Raudman – lead vocals (1977–1991)
  • Frank Galante - bass (1977–1979)
  • Tom Leslie – bass, backing vocals
  • Tony Casella - drums (1977)
  • Terell Hill - drums (1977-1979)
  • John Merritt – drums, backing vocals (died 2015)
  • John Azar – bass, backing vocals
  • A.J. Zalampous - bass
  • Brian LeBoeuf - lead vocals
  • Clare Diane - lead vocals
  • Daphney Winters - lead vocals
  • Vince Thrill – lead vocals
  • Pat Shea - rhythm guitar
  • Jen Nicia Alcivar - keyboard
  • Bryan Potter - keyboard


Timeline

References

  1. ↑ "'Angeles (3) Complete Discography'". Discogs. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "'Angeles and Motley Crue headlining Troubadour". Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "'Hit Parader Album Review September 1985"". Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "'Angeles' 1999 release is first album in ten years"". HeavyHarmonies. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "'Gary Richrath Comes Out Of Hiding For Charity'". The Beachwood Reporter. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "'Angeles and Gary Richrath playing the Blues at Make a wish benefit show'". Dale Lytle. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "'ANGELES: New Album "Killers of the Game"". Power of Metal .dk. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Interview with Dale Lytle, Guitarist of Angeles (USA)!". Rock Arena. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "'Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes': Video Recap Of Los Angeles Screenings". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "'California Rock Band ANGELES Signs With New Jersey Independent Record Label Bongo Boy Records". Mi2N. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "Discography from 1984-2014". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved 20 July 2018.


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