Bang Tango
| Bang Tango | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres |
Hard rock Glam metal Funk metal Heavy metal Funk rock |
| Years active |
1987–1995 1996-1998 1999 2002-present |
| Labels |
World of Hurt (1989) MCA (1989–1993) Music for Nations (1993–1995) Shrapnel (2003–2005) Perris (2005–present) |
| Website | http://www.bangtango.com/ |
| Members |
Joe Lesté Scott LaFlamme Lance Eric Timmy Russell |
| Past members | Former members |
Bang Tango is an American funk-infused hard rock and glam metal band. The band formed in 1987 in Los Angeles, California and were signed to MCA Records that same year.
Biography
The band's line-up has fluctuated since its inception, with the one mainstay of the group (until 2010) being frontman Joe Lesté. Psycho Café (the band's debut album) was released in 1989,[1] but, although MTV gave considerable exposure to the single "Someone Like You," the album wasn't able to crossover to mainstream success.[2]
Nevertheless, the group trekked on until 1995 when they split up.[3] Bang Tango then reformed in 1996 only to disband again in 1998. In 1999, the band reformed to mount a national tour, Lesté and original bassist Kyle Kyle (born Kyle Keiderling) joining forces with former bay area S.F. Altar Boys punk rock guitarist Mattie B. The tour was a success and a record was in the works but nothing was released. Lesté reformed the band yet again in 2002, albeit structured around a revolving door of lesser-known musicians. Many of those were also members of Lesté's more modern sounding alt-metal outfit Beautiful Creatures.[4]
Members
Current members
- Joe Lesté – vocals (1987-1995;1996-1998 1999;2002-present)
- Scott LaFlamme – guitar (2010-present)
- Lance Eric – bass (2005-present)
- Timmy Russell – drums (2005-2009;2013-present)
Former members
(This is a partial list. It does not include all of the members that have toured with the band, especially during the late 1980s.)
Drums
- Tigg Ketler (born Robert Ketler)(1987-1995; 2006 one gig only; 2010-present as Bang Tango Redux)
- Rob Jones (1996-1997)
- Michael Licata (1997-1998)
- Danny Parker (1998)
- Walter Earl (1999)
- Bobby "Tango" Gibb (2002-2003)
- Glenn Sobel (2003)
- Matt Starr (born Matt Franklin)(2003-2005)
- Jason Hugie (2005)
- Timmy Russell (2005-2009)
- Troy Patrick Farrell(2009)
- Trent Anderson (2009-2013)
Guitars
- Kyle Stevens (1987-1994; 2006 one gig only;2010-present as Bang Tango Redux)
- Mark Knight (1987-1995; 2006 one gig only;2010-present as Bang Tango Redux)
- Pete Risi (1994-1995)
- Mark Tremaglia (1996-1998 1999)
- Dan Aon (1996-1998)
- Mattie B. (1998 1999)
- Anthony Focx (2002-2004; 2008-2009;2009-2010)
- Michael Thomas (2002-2003;2005; 2007-2008)
- Ryan Seelbach (2007-2008)
- Dave Henzerling (2009)
- Mark Simpson (2005-2007)
- Alex Grossi (2003-2005;2008-2010)
Bass
- Kyle Kyle (born Kyle Keiderling)(1987-1995;1996-1998 1999;2006 one gig only;2010-present as Bang Tango Redux)
- Brian Saunders (2002-2003)
- Curtis Roach (born Chris Roach) (2003-2005)
- Mike Howells (2005)
- Jamie Zimlin (2005)
Vocals(Bang Tango Redux)
- Michael Demay ( Vocals/ Bang Tango Redux )(2010-present)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label | US Billboard Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Psycho Café | MCA | 58 |
| 1991 | Dancin' on Coals | 113 | |
| 1994 | Love After Death | Music for Nations | - |
| September 14, 2004 | Ready to Go | Shrapnel | - |
| May 9, 2006 | From the Hip | Perris | - |
| September 27, 2011 | Pistol Whipped In The Bible Belt [5] | [78 Productions] |
Live and compilation albums
| Year | Title | Label | US Billboard Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Live Injection (live) | World of Hurt | |
| 1992 | Ain't No Jive...Live! (live) | MCA | |
| November 10, 1998 | Live (live) | Cleopatra | |
| May 25, 1999 | Untied & Live (live) | Import | - |
| November 23, 1999 | Greatest Tricks (compilation) | Cleopatra | - |
| August 24, 2004 | The Ultimate Bang Tango: Rockers and Thieves (compilation) | Lemon | - |
References
- ↑ "Artist Bio". ReverbNation (in English). ReverbNation. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ↑ "Bang Tango". All music (in English). Rovi Corp. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ↑ "BANG TANGO". Sleaze Roxx (in English). Sleaze Roxx. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ↑ "Joe Leste: BEAUTIFUL CREATURES". A Tribute To BANG TANGO (in English). DressedUpVamp's Psycho Cafe. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ↑ "Bang Tango Lyrics". Bang Tango Lyrics (in English). eLyrics.net. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
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