Angeles (band)

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 2020, Angeles has released thirteen albums.[1]

Angeles
Angeles (from left-to-right): Cal Shelton, Danny Basulto, Louis Collins, Dale Lytle,
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, United States
GenresGlam rock, hard rock
Years active1977–1991 1995-present
LabelsMystic (1983-1986)
Azra Records (1986-1989)
Bongo Boy Records
Dark Star Records (2019)
Websiteangelesband.com
MembersDale Lytle
Danny Basulto
Cal Shelton
Louis Collins
Past members
Dave Raudman
Tom Leslie
John Merritt
John Azar
Brian LeBoeuf
Clare Diane
Daphney Winters
Vince Thrill

History

Early history (1975–1983)

The roots of Angeles can be traced to 1975 when Dale Lytle and Dave Raudman started the band “Avante-Gard”, the band's name was changed to “English” in 1976, before finally settling with “Angeles” in mid-1977.[2] The initial line-up of Angeles was a five-piece: Dale Lytle on guitar, Dave Raudman on vocals, Terrell Hill on drums, Frank Galante on Bass, and Jen Nicia Alcivar on keyboard. On October 4th, 1980 Angeles headlined the Fall Rock Festival at Devonshire Downs; Ron Bushy, the original drummer of Iron Butterfly, joined the band onstage. [3] On August 1, 1981, Angeles and Mötley Crüe co-headlined two concerts at The Troubadour.[4]

First three albums (1984-1991)

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'."[5] In 1984, Angeles opened up for Bon Jovi at the Reseda Country Club. Their second album Give It Up was released on the infamous Azra Records in 1986.[6] In 1989, their third album Give It Up was released on Ace Records. The band broke up in 1991, after releasing three albums.

Reunion and recent activities (1994-present)

In 1994, Angeles reformed with new singer Bryan Potter, Rhythm Guitarist Pat Schea (Schee), Bass Guitarist Marty Nelson and Drummer Chuck Landon "Isquith" in 1996, Potter was replaced with lead vocalist Brian LeBoeuf, Bass duties went to AJ Zalampous (Dimitri Antoniades) and drum duties to former Angeles Drummer from earlier years John Merritt RIP. They then soon released their fourth album, No Limits, which was their first release in eight years.[7]

In 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.[8][9] A 15th-anniversary edition of No Limits was released on 2013, with entirely new vocals, removed rhythm guitar tracks, and a different tracklist.[10] On January 22, 2014, Denise Fallon Naccarato, the singer of Angeles, was killed in a motorcycle accident.[11] Less than two years later, Angeles' drummer of 25 years, John Merritt, was killed in an automobile accident as well.[12]

In 2016, Angeles signed with Rock Avenue Records USA, releasing Crazy and Killers of the Game to international audiences.[13] 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.[14][15] Angeles is currently signed to Bongo Boy Records.[16] On December 28, 2018, Rix Fox made his bass playing debut with the band at the Whisky A Go-Go; he parted with the band shortly after.[17]

Discography

Albums
  • We're no Angeles (1984)
  • Give it up (1986)
  • Delivering the Goods (1989)
  • No Limits (1997)[18]
  • Miracles (2007)
  • Seriously Fun (2014)
  • Wild Ride (2015)
  • Crazy (2016)
  • Killers of the Game (2017)
  • Test of Time (2018)
  • Time of Truth (2018)
  • Fire It Up (2019)
  • May 31st, 1978 (2020)
  • Hell On High Heels (2020)

Band members

Current members

  • Dale Lytle – guitar (1977–1991, 1994–present)
  • Danny Basulto – drums (2015–present)
  • Louis Collins - vocals (2020–present)
  • Cal Shelton - bass (2015–present)

Former members

  • Dave Raudman – lead vocals (1977–1991)
  • Bryan Potter - Lead Vocals & keyboard (1994-1996)
  • Brian LeBoeuf - lead vocals (1996-1998)
  • Mark Delpapa - lead vocals
  • Clare Diane - lead vocals
  • Daphney Winters - lead vocals
  • Fallon Naccarato - lead vocals
  • Vince Thrill – lead vocals
  • Daniel Ferreira - lead vocals
  • Gwendolyn Casella - lead vocals
  • Frank Galante - bass (1977–1979)
  • Tom Leslie – bass, backing vocals
  • Terell Hill - drums (1977-1979)
  • Tony Casella - drums (1977)
  • Paul DelBoccio - drums (1980-1983)
  • John Merritt – drums, backing vocals (died 2015)
  • John Azar – bass, backing vocals
  • A.J. Zalampous "Dimitri Antoniades" - bass (1996-1998)
  • Rik Fox – bass guitar (2018)
  • Pat Schea (Schee) - rhythm guitar (1994-1999) (2012-2014)
  • Jen Nicia Alcivar - keyboard (1977-1978)
  • Mark Harrington (1978)
  • Chuck "Landon" Isquith - Drums (1994-1996)
  • Marty Nelson - Bass Guitar (1994-1996)

Timeline

References
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  2. "THE LOST MUSIC OF 1970'S HOLLYWOOD". TunedLoud Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  3. "Fall Rock Festival". Animation_Liberation. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  4. "Angeles and Motley Crue headlining Troubadour". Retrieved 3 August 2018 – via Wikimedia Commons.
  5. "Hit Parader Album Review September 1985". Retrieved 3 August 2018 – via Wikimedia Commons.
  6. "Azra Records Discography". Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  7. "Angeles' 1997 release is first album in eight years". HeavyHarmonies. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  8. "Gary Richrath Comes Out Of Hiding For Charity". The Beachwood Reporter. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  9. "Angeles and Gary Richrath playing the Blues at Make a wish benefit show". Dale Lytle. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  10. "Angeles No Limits 1997 and 2013 versions". WikiMedia Commons. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  11. "Newbury Woman killed in 405 Freeway Accident". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  12. "John D. Merritt Obituary". Tri-County Times. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  13. "ANGELES: New Album 'Killers of the Game'". Power of Metal .dk. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  14. "Interview with Dale Lytle, Guitarist of Angeles (USA)!". Rock Arena. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  15. "'Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes': Video Recap Of Los Angeles Screenings". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  16. "California Rock Band ANGELES Signs With New Jersey Independent Record Label Bongo Boy Records". Mi2N. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  17. "Angeles December 2018 at the Whisky A Go-Go". Rock Legend News Magazine. February 2019. pp. 56–64. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  18. "Discography from 1984-2014". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
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