Blackjack (band)
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| Blackjack | |
|---|---|
| Origin | USA |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1979-1980 |
| Labels | Polydor |
| Associated acts | KISS, The Pat Travers Band |
| Members |
Michael Bolton Bruce Kulick Sandy Gennaro Jimmy Haslip |
Blackjack was an American rock band, active from 1979–1980, featuring Michael Bolton (who was performing under his real name, Michael Bolotin), Bruce Kulick, Sandy Gennaro and Jimmy Haslip.[1][2] The band was short-lived, released 2 albums in 1979 and 1980 and embarked on a small US nationwide tour.[3]
The Blackjack song "Stay" off their second album Worlds Apart was sampled by rapper Jay Z for the song "A Dream" off his 2002 album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse which reached #1 on the Billboard charts.
Band members
- Michael Bolton – lead vocals (1979–1980)
- Bruce Kulick – guitars (1979–1980)
- Jimmy Haslip – bass, backing vocals (1979–1980)
- Sandy Gennaro – drums, percussion (1979–1980)
Discography
- Blackjack (1979)
- Worlds Apart (1980)
References
- ↑ Barbosa, Susan (14 August 1979). "Blackjack thrills audience". The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida, USA: Lakeland Ledger Publishing Company). p. 17. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ↑ Gerber, Lisa (13 August 1979). "Frampton came alive to knock 'em dead at Lakeland Saturday". St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL, United States: Times Publishing Company). p. 37. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ↑ Hawes, Peter S. (6 August 1983). "Michael Bolton struggles for recognition, success". Schenectady Gazette (Schenectady, NY United States). Retrieved 16 September 2010.
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