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BulletBoys is an American hard rock band that were formed by vocalist Marq Torien (born Mark Maytorena), guitarist Mick Sweda, and bassist Lonnie Vencent (born Lonnie Miller) in the late 1980s after they left King Kobra. They also featured new, young rock drummer Jimmy D'Anda.
BiographyBulletBoys was formed in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. The band’s first two albums (BulletBoys and Freakshow) were well received by critics and fans alike proven by the band selling over 1 million copies worldwide. Some critics compared the band to David Lee Roth-era Van Halen, as Torien's vocal and performances were similar to Diamond Dave. That argument was furthered by the fact that Ted Templeman produced both the Roth-era Van Halen albums and the BulletBoys. In addition, both bands were signed to Warner Bros. Records.
The BulletBoys split up in 1993. Marq Torien and Lonnie Vencent continued to use the BulletBoys name and recorded Acid Monkey, a heavily alternative rock inspired album that was a major departure from the band’s usual hard rock style.
Torien started a band in Ft. Myers, Florida in 2005 called Transistor.
All original members got together to record one album in 2000 titled Greatest Hits: Burning Cats And Amputees. Marq and Lonnie released a new album, Sophie in 2003 under the BulletBoys name. This album featured a guest co-vocal performance from former Skid Row lead singer Sebastian Bach on one song.
According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office, which is said to be the eighth largest law enforcement agency in the state of Florida in terms of population served, BulletBoy frontman Marq Torien (born Mark Maytorena) was arrested Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:38 p.m
. EST and charged with "non-support of children or spouse." The 48-year-old singer was booked and released Saturday, November 14, 2009.
Triviatrivia Jimmy D'Anda also played in the bands Zen Lunatic with John Corabi and Lynch Mob with George Lynch. Jimmy is now working with Jimmy Coup from Andrew W.K., and the singer Romero from Drug Under. He writes and records in his own home studio. Jimmy is fully endorsed with DW Drums, Aquarian Drum Heads and Vic Firth Sticks.
Marq Torien played guitar for fellow glam metal band Ratt for about 3 months in 1982, filling in for Warren DeMartini. It has been said that Marq was an Eddie Van Halen clone and sang in the style of Steve Perry (back in the day).
After Mick Sweda left the BulletBoys in 1993, he formed the band Brain Stem Babies (among others) and recorded numerous full length solo albums. Mick currently works in his studio, dubbed Redcake Digital.
Their song "Hard As A Rock" appears briefly in the movie Beerfest.
A BulletBoys poster can be seen in the attic bedroom of the four oldest teenage daughters on the ABC sitcom "Just the Ten of Us."
For the last ten years the band has seen a revolving door for musicians with Marq Torien being the only constant and original member.
Original Members- Marq Torien- Vocals
- Mick Sweda- Guitar
- Lonnie Vencent- Bass
- Jimmy D'Anda- Drums
DiscographySingles
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