Year : 2019
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Melodic Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 110 mb
Bio:
King of Hearts originally came together in 1990 featuring the Eagles Timothy B Schmidt (vocals), Night Ranger percussionist, Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals), the one and only George Hawkins (bass, lead and backing vocals, guitar virtuoso Bruce Gaitsch and lead and backing vocalist Tommy Funderburk.MelodicRock Records is thrilled to announce the first signing in the next phase of the label's history, the brand-new self-titled album from King of Hearts, a masterpiece of mature AOR with performances only studio veterans of this caliber could deliver. The band recently released the first single, "Don't Wait," a poignant reminder to reach out to those we love today for tomorrow might be too late. Featuring a band comprised of a who's who of writers and players and one of the most recorded voices in music: Lead vocalist TOMMY FUNDERBURK, founding member and lead guitarist BRUCE GAITSCH, keyboardist CJ VANSTON, Grammy winning bassist JOHN PATITUCCI, and drummer KEITH CARLOCK (Steely Dan, Toto, John Mayer). The sound of the record is "modern classic rock", according to singer Tommy Funderburk. "If you mix the sound of the Eagles, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby with Toto and Def Leppard with a splash of Keith Emerson and Coldplay, what would that sound like? It sounds awesome! We started referring to it as Modern Classic Rock because of all the different elements and textures to the music we were creating."
Album:
MelodicRock Records will bring the brand-new self-titled King Of Hearts album to fans of exquisitely produced and performed melodic rock."We were so excited about this new music and can't wait to share it with everyone", says King Of Hearts founding member Tommy Funderburk. The band's lead vocalist has good reason to be elated. King Of Hearts has recorded their fabulous new album at Addiction Sound Studios in Nashville and Tree House Studios in L.A. with a band comprised of a who's who of writers and players and one of the most recorded voices in music. "The sound of the record is modern classic rock", Funderburk explains. "If you mix the sound of The Eagles, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby with Toto and Def Leppard with a splash of Keith Emerson and Coldplay, what would that sound like? It sounds awesome! We started referring to it as modern classic rock because of all the different elements and textures to the music we were creating."According to producer, engineer & keyboardist CJ Vanston, King Of Hearts might be the most famous band you've never heard. But, while you might not know them by name, you've heard them on thousands of hit recordings for some of the world's most successful artists.In addition to recording with Toto, John Mayer, James Taylor, Diana Ross, Larry Carlton and many more, drummer Keith Carlock has for the past 15 years been the driving force in the studio and on the road for Steely Dan. Sting calls Keith one of the greatest drummers in the world.Multi Grammy winner bassist John Patitucci has played on countless albums and toured with artists such as B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis and Sting. In 1986, John was voted by his peers as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences MVP on Acoustic Bass and most recently won his third Grammy as member of the legendary Wayne Shorter Quartet.Composer, producer, arranger & keyboardist CJ Vanston has worked with artists such as Prince, Toto, Def Leppard, Celine Dion, Justin Timberlake, Bob Seger and countless others. In addition to scoring the Christopher Guest's films Waiting For Guffman, Best In Show, Almost Heroes and For Your Consideration, CJ has performed as musical director and keyboardist for Joe Cocker, Tina Turner, Tears For Fears and the legendary Spinal Tap along with recently produced Toto's highly acclaimed album "XIV".Founding member and lead guitarist Bruce Gaitsch has written with and for numerous platinum artists including Chicago, the number one songs “La Isla Bonita” (Madonna) and “It Don't Mean Nothin'" and "Right Here Waiting" (Richard Marx) and recorded with artists such as Roger Waters, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Chicago, Richard Marx, Celine Dion and many more.Tommy Funderburk established his recording career as lead vocalist in the critically acclaimed group Airplay with David Foster that featured the original recording of the classic number one song "After The Love Is Gone". Tommy's vocals are featured on hundreds of recordings with artists as diverse as Boston, Jimmy Page, Celine Dion, Whitesnake, Rod Stewart, David Foster, Toto, Bon Jovi, Heart, Spinal Tap, Elton John, Cheap Trick, Pat Benatar, Yes, Bad Company, REO Speedwagon, Mötley Crüe, Spinal Tap and many others.Some of today's most respected studio musicians and legendary artists have added their talents to the album including Timothy B Schmit (Eagles), Peter Cetera (Chicago), Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Chris Rodriguez (Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Vince Gill), and Janey Clewer (Sarah Brightman, Julio Iglesias, George Benson).
Line Up:
Tommy Funderburk – vocals
Bruce Gaitsch – guitars
John Patitucci (Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock) – bass
Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Toto) – drums
CJ Vanston (Toto, Spinal Tap) – keyboards
guests:
Timothy B Schmit (Eagles)
Peter Cetera (ex-Chicago)
Phil Collen (Def Leppard)
Chris Rodriguez (Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald)
Janey Clewer (Sarah Brightman, George Benson)
Tracklist:
01. Don't Wait
02. California
03. I Need You
04. I Don't Want Your Love
05. Givin' Up Easy
06. Say It Now
07. Rose Maria
08. A Simple Song
09. I Met a Girl
10. What If They Lied
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