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Infobox musical artist| name = BulletBoys| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Los Angeles , California , U.S.| genre = Glam metal , Heavy metal music|heavy metal , hard rock | years_active = Start date|1987–present| label = Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros. , Wounded Bird Records|Wounded Bird , Swordholio, Perris, Crash Music, Cleopatra Records|Cleopatra , Deadline, Chavis| associated_acts = Ratt , King Kobra , Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures , Vince Neil|Vince Neil Band | website =| current_members = Marq Torien Mick Sweda Lonnie Vencent Jimmy D'Anda | past_members = See #Former members|List of Former members BulletBoys is an American hard rock group formed in Los Angeles , California , in 1987.cite web | last = Huey | first = Steve | title = BulletBoys Biography | work = Allmusic | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3800/biography|pure_url=yes The group's original lineup was composed of former Ratt guitarist/King Kobra lead vocalist Marq Torien (vocals), former King Kobra guitarist Mick Sweda , Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums, percussion). The group released two moderately successful albums and had a number of singles featured on MTV between 1988 and 1991. From the 90's onward, the group went through numerous lineup changes, with the exception of Torien who remained the only consistent member, which featured musicians such as Steven Adler cite web | last = | first = | title = Steven Adler Goes From Guns To Bullets While Ex-Guns Remain Active | work = MTV | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429800/19980707/guns_n_roses.jhtml (formerly of Guns N' Roses , later of Adler's Appetite ) and DJ Ashba (later of Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures , Sixx:A.M. and Guns N' Roses) among others. As of 2012, the original lineup has reunited.cite web | last = | first = | title = Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Jeff Young Gears Up For BULLETBOYS New Year's Eve Reunion Show With Special Music Without Boundaries Episode | publisher = Bravewords.com | date = December 28, 2011 | accessdate = January 3, 2012 | url = http://www.bravewords.com/news/175044
To date, BulletBoys have released seven studio albums, BulletBoys (album)|BulletBoys (1988); Freakshow (BulletBoys album)|Freakshow (1991); Za-Za (1993); Acid Monkey (1995); Sophie (album)|Sophie (2003); 10c Billionaire (2009), and Rocked and Ripped (2011) as well as the live album Behind the Orange Curtain (2007).
History
BulletBoys were formed in 1987 in Los Angeles , California by former King Kobra members Marq Torien (also formerly of Ratt ) on vocals, Mick Sweda on guitar, Lonnie Vencent on bass and Jimmy D'Anda on drums. The group were strongly influenced by AC/DC and Van Halen with Torien drawing comparisons to Van Halen singer DavidLee Roth . After signing a deal with Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros. , the group released their debut album BulletBoys (album)|BulletBoys in 1988 with the album peaking at number 34 on the Billboard 200 .cite web | last = | first = | title = BulletBoys Album Charts | work = Allmusic | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3800/charts-awards|pure_url=yes The group released two singles, "For the Love of Money" (which peaked at number 30 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|Mainstream Rock Chart cite web | last = | first = | title = BulletBoys Singles Charts | work = Allmusic | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3800/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes and number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 ) and "Smooth up in Ya" (which peaked at number 23 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100) with both receiving airplay on MTV . They released their second album, Freakshow (BulletBoys album)|Freakshow , in 1991 however the album only peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200. The single "Hang on St. Christopher" peaked at number 22 on the Mainstream Rock Chart. The group released their final album with Warner Bros., titled Za-Za , a name suggested by guitarist Anthony Gallo taken from The Godfather Part III character Joey Zasa ,Cite album-notes | title = Za-Za | albumlink = Za-Za | bandname = BulletBoys | year= 1993 | publisher = Warner Bros. Records | format = CD Booklet in 1993 however it failed to chart, as well as the album's singles, while both Sweda and D'Anda left the group the same year.cite web | last = | first = | title = Za-Za Review | work = Allmusic | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=album|id=r190973/review|pure_url=yes The group continued and released Acid Monkey in 1995 through Swordholio/Perris Records however they disbanded soon after.
In 1998, the group reformed, with Torien and Vencent adding former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler and guitarist DJ Ashba briefly with a tour of the US planned with Faster Pussycat , Bang Tango and Enuff Z'nuff . In 1999, Ashba left the group to form Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures with Bang Tango singer Joe Lesté while Adler left also sometime after, going on to form Adler's Appetite in 2003.cite web | last = | first = | title = Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer Chooses Name For New Project | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = March 1, 2003 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=10152 A compilation album , titled Burning Cats and Amputees , was released in 2000, through Deadline Records.
In 2002, Vencent was rumoured to be involved tour of Europe with former Anthrax (band)|Anthrax members Joey Belladonna , Dan Spitz and former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland cite web | last = | first = | title = ANTHRAX Drummer Finds Black Metal Inspiration | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = March 5, 2002 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=1909 while former drummer Jimmy D'Anda formed the group ZenLunatic with John Corabi (formerly of The Scream (band)|The Scream and Mötley Crüe ) and tevo Bruno (formerly of Revel 8).cite web | last = | first = | title = Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Teams Up With BULLETBOYS Drummer In ZEN LUNATIC | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = July 11, 2002 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=4704 D'Anda went on to tour with George Lynch as part of Lynch Mob and opening up for Dio around the states during 2001.Citation needed|date=September 2010. In 2009 D'Anda played drums for former Warrant singer Jani Lane doing shows in California, New Mexico and Nevada.Citation needed|date=September 2010 In September 2010, Jimmy was a selected drummer to perform at the Groove Remains the Same, Tribute to JohnBonham show where he played with other great drummers such as: Chad Smith , Vinny Appice , Kenny Aronoff , Stephen Perkins , Fred Coury , Abe Laboriel Jr. and of course Jason Bonham . The entire Bonham family was in attendance. http://www.moderndrummer.com/events_full/700001617/BONZO%20Tribute%20Show:%20The%20Groove%20Remains%20The%20Same Read about it in Modern Drummer.
The BulletBoys cover of The O'Jay's R& B song from 1973 entitled " For the Love of Money " appears briefly in the 2003 TV movie ''"Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'" .cite web | last = | first = | title = For The Love of Money | work = Songfacts.com | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php? id=3830
Remaining members Torien and Vencent, released the group's fifth album (their first in 7 years), titled Sophie (album)|Sophie , in 2003 which featured a guest appearance by former Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach .cite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS: New Album To Include Guest Appearance By SEBASTIAN BACH | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = October 12, 2003 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=15885 A tour was to follow, with L.A. Guns , however this was soon cancelled after an incident with the group's bus driver.cite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS Cancel Tour | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = November 14, 2003 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=16713 Guitarist Keri Kelli , who was filling for Tracii Guns in L.A. Guns, performed with BulletBoys before leaving at the insistence of L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley (drummer)|Steve Riley . Jason Hook was briefly a member of BulletBoys during this time.cite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS Singer: We Were Drawing A Lot More People Than Headliners L.A. GUNS | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = January 26, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=18547 In 2004, Torien toured with Stephen Pearcy (formerly of Ratt), Joey Belladonna (formerly of Anthrax), Ron Keel ( Keel (band)|Keel , Iron Horse ) and Jason McMaster ( Dangerous Toys , Watchtower (band)|Watchtower ) as part of the "Bastards of Metal" tour.cite web | last = | first = | title = Former RATT, ANTHRAX Singers To Embark On 'Bastards Of Metal' Tour | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = September 10, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=26719
In January 2006, the group were announced as support, along with Bang Tango , to Stephen Pearcy on his tour,cite web | last = | first = | title = STEPHEN PEARCY, BULLETBOYS, BANG TANGO To Team Up For U.S. Tour | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = January 14, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=46820 however they soon pulled outcite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS Drop Off STEPHEN PEARCY's METAL IN AMERICA Tour | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = January 24, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=47341 while they performed at the Raven's Heart benefit concert, which featured members of Guns N' Roses , Queens of the Stone Age and Dio (band)|Dio among others performing also.cite web | last = | first = | title = GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = January 16, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=46889 Torien also announced that BulletBoys were to reunite and record a new album stating:
cquote|'In 2006 there will be a BulletBoys reunion and I wanted to let you know that on your show. The powers that be are working on it right now, so you will be seeing the BulletBoys out there. But, I wanted to let everyone out there know that we will be coming back out and that we are coming back out for our fans as well as for rock 'n' roll. But I don't really feel that I should be out there touring if I don't have anything new to offer to the musical community like a new fresh record. So that will be happening. A new BulletBoys record will be coming out this year. It's time to go at it and it's time to get it back together again...'cite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS Vocalist Announces Reunion Tour And New Album | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = January 22, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=47199 Drummer Jimmy D'Anda stated that none of the original members were involved in the reunion album soon after,cite web | last = | first = | title = Former BULLETBOYS Drummer Sets Record Straight About 'Reunion' Tour | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = January 23, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=47240 while Torien stated that only D'Anda was "resistant to the idea" with the other former members (Sweda and Vencent) willing to return.cite web | last = | first = | title = Former BULLETBOYS 'Semi-Reunion' In The Works | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = July 26, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=55639 However a reunion failed to materialise. BulletBoys went on to tour with the Tracii Guns led L.A. Gunscite web | last = | first = | title = L.A. GUNS, BULLETBOYS: U.S. Tour Dates Announced | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = September 27, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=59303 and announced plans for a live album as well as an album of new material in 2007.cite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS Frontman: Live Album, 'Major' U.S. Tour, 'the Surrreal Life' Appearance In The Works | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = December 19, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=64077 The group released the live album, titled Behind the Orange Curtain , on April 3, 2007 through Crash Musiccite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS: 'Behind The Orange Curtain' Track Listing, Audio Sample Available | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = January 8, 2007 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=64955 while they were one of the confirmed acts for Rocklahoma in July of the same year.cite web | last = | first = | title = ROCKLAHOMA Lineup Announced: POISON, RATT, VINCE NEIL, WARRANT Confirmed | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = March 27, 2007 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=69443 Also in 2006, the song "Hard As A Rock" appeared briefly in the movie Beerfest .cite web | last = | first = | title = BulletBoys | work = Internet Movie Database | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3160984/
In 2009, they released their sixth album, titled 10c Billionaire , on Chavis Records. The material was originally written in 2006 with plans, by Torien, for a new project using the same name,cite web | last = Suehs | first = Bob | title = ROCK N ROLL EXPERIENCE - BulletBoys Interview 2009& #33; | work = Angelfire | accessdate = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.angelfire.com/rock/e4/bulletboys.html however they eventually released it under the BulletBoys moniker. In October, original bassist Lonnie Vincent returned to the group while guitarist Tony Marcus ( XYZ (American band)|XYZ , Arcade (band)|Arcade , Vicious Delite ) was also added to the lineupcite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS Rejoined By Bassist LONNIE VENCENT | work = Blabbermouth.net | date = October 27, 2009 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=129353 with a tour of the US announced soon after.cite web | last = | first = | title = BULLETBOYS: New Tour Dates Announced | work = Blabbermouth.net | October 28, 2009 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=129426
In January 2010, the group were confirmed to play the Stockholm Rock Out Festival on April 30 of the same year.cite web | last = | first = | title = VINCE NEIL Confirmed For Sweden's STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT Festival | work = Blabbermouth.net | January 31, 2010 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=134341 In March, the song "Smooth Up In Ya" appeared briefly in the movie Hot Tub Time Machine . In April, the group were confirmed to play another Festival, Rock N America, that took place July 23–25.cite web | last = | first = | title = SCORPIONS, TWISTED SISTER, RATT To Headline Oklahoma's ROCK N AMERICA Festival | work = Blabbermouth.net | date= April 1, 2010 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=137796
A new rehearsal of Bulletboys took place in July 2010, in Los Angeles with Mick Sweda, Jimmy D'Anda, Lonnie Vencent and vocalist AndrewFreeman (musician)|Andrew Freeman .cite web | last = | first = | title = Bulletboys Updates - from BOTH Camps | work = http://www.metalsludge.tv | date = June 30, 2010 | url = http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/index.php? option=com_content& task=view& id=2094& Itemid=42
On August 29, 2011; Former drummer Johnny Giosa died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 42. http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/08/29/bulletboys-drummer-johnny-giosa-dies-in-car-accident/? ref=mostpopular
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