Beggars & Thieves

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Beggars & Thieves were a band initially made up of lead vocalist Louie Merlino, guitarist Ron Mancuso, bassist Phil Soussan, and drummer Bobby Borg. However, Phil Soussan and Bobby Borg left after the band’s first album.

They released a video for the song "Beggars & Thieves" from their first album.

[edit] Musical Experience of Members

Louie Merlino and Ron Mancuso had previously been in the band Modern Design with Slaughter bassist Dana Strum. Now they are playing together again in the "SIN CITY ALLSTARS".

Louie Merlino sang backing vocals on Fiona's Fiona and Beyond The Pale. He also sang backing vocals on Alice Cooper's album "Trash" and worked with a lot of other musicians. You can find a list of his work on his homepage. Now he sings with the "SIN CITY ALLSTARS", a Cover-Band, also featuring Ron Mancuso and Brent Muscat, who was in Faster Pussycat before.

Phil Soussan has also played with Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Gilby Clarke, and others.

Bobby Borg has also played for Left For Dead, Opinion, and Warrant.

[edit] Discography

  • Beggars & Thieves (1990)
  • Look What You Create (1997)
  • The Grey Album (1999)

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