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With the addition of dynamic singer Damon Taylor Frick, American Superdrive is a spectacular new rock band from Los Angeles. Frick, barely 30 years old, was not even born when American Superdrive's biggest influences were in their prime.
This band is not a 1980s cliche throwback. American Superdrive sounds much more like a huge 1970s rock act like Journey, Boston or Styx – a refreshing change that ignores what's left of what Rock has become. With the ultra dynamic Frick leading the way, American Superdrive has played just a few California shows – including a packed Whisky performance recently in L.A. supporting Donnie Vie from Enuff Z’Nuff. Frick is actually filling some big shoes. The original American Superdrive vocalist, Robbie Wyckoff, is a major leaguer who toured stadiums with Roger Waters for three years on the massive “The Wall” tour and is now the singer for Pablo Cruise. American Superdrive drummer Fred Buehrer and lead guitarist Ray deVally both first started with Wyckoff back in the 1990s in a top Los Angeles band called Lyric, a popular headliner on the Sunset Strip known for its fantastic songs and packed live shows.
American Superdrive features amazing new songs above all else. Lead singer Damon Taylor Frick is a bona fide star. The guy is amazing! The fact that he’s an incredibly effervescent frontman is the icing on the cake. We have some great songs and a great new singer.
Damon Taylor Frick is like David Lee Roth, Bret Michaels and Steven Tyler all rolled into one Frick possesses a rock-star image plus arena-level stage presence after headlining for 10 years in the Midwest for top cover bands. “I’d like to think that I give off an ‘old soul’ kind of vibe after growing up in Indiana where my exposure to a lot of current pop culture was minimal,” Frick said. “So being raised on radio, I think the classics of the 70s and 80s were a perfect parallel to my childhood.” Like Axl Rose, also from Indiana, Frick has a wild streak, making him the perfect Rock frontman. “Let's just say I've had some destructive behavior in the past,” Frick said. “But I finally decided to move to L.A. I'm ready now more than ever.
Ray deVally and his guitar riffs feature hooks big enough to catch a shark, and what makes DeValley special is his knack for playing the spaces in addition to the notes. He is the kind of guitar player that Tom Scholz and Neal Schon would probably love. Rhythm guitarist Dave Cheek rounds out the guitar section.
Bassist Gene Austin – is a dynamic musician who was formerly signed with Columbia in a group called Spiral Starecase. In addition, Austin has toured with other headliners such as Al Hirt, Darcus Speed and Freddie Bell and has appeared on national television as part of the featured musical lineup in the Miss USA, Miss America and Miss Black America pageants.
Some of American Superdrive’s most radio-ready songs are “Her Heart's in Sonora,” “Just Can't Wait” and “Chanel and Cigarettes.” “We have about 20 songs, and we are looking to play some bigger gigs,”
by Gerry Gittleson, Editor Metal Sludge Magazine gerryg123@gmail.com
DAMON TAYLOR FRICK
LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR
Is a Trip! Clean and simple on both Lead Vocals and Guitar.
He recently left his home in Indiana for some California grass and a quest for the next chapter. Growing up in the Midwest and in the worship bands of the Bible Belt the spirit of pure music played a huge part in his love for music. All the incredible musicians Damon has worked with have had a marvelous effect on him and instilled a commitment to making good music in his heart and soul. In his own words, "I bet I can entertain the hell out of you"
FRED BUEHRER
DRUMS/VOCALS
Growing up in Northern Michigan, Fred got the music bug early on by listening to his Sister's Rock and Folk record collection. Fred was born a drummer - his Mom's told him he kept time to her records when he was in utero! He was instantly drawn to the sound of the Beatles and it was through them that he developed a great appreciation for melody, approachable lyrics and a driving back beat. As a founder of ASD he is the principal songwriter for the band and is the rock solid heartbeat and a backing vocalist. He has shared stages with members of John Hyatt, Alice Cooper, Kid Rock, Roger Waters, Brian Setzer and many more.
DAVE CHEEK
GUITAR/VOCALS
A native Angelino, Dave started out as a guitarist for some early Punk bands and steadily rose through the ranks from garage to hard Glam. During the crazy seventies and eighties on the Sunset Strip he split his time between the famous Garage/Punk and Glam Rock scenes. All that time in the trenches has earned him a place as a six string slinger and back-up vocalist.
RAY deVALLY
LEAD GUITAR
Ray deVally has been attracting attention as a Lead Guitar player on the Sunset Strip for many years. Ray is the consummate tasty soloist that can lay down a sweet melody to compliment a lyrical passage or fire off a blistering fire ball attack on his trusty axe that will melt your face off all the way into the back row. He is a founding member of ASD and never fails to deliver whether onstage or in the studio. The guy to go to when you want the Super Driving sound of electric guitar.
GENE AUSTIN
BASS/VOCALS
Having appeared onstage from his early childhood as a member of the singing Austin Bros. he went on to be a multi-instrumentalist and bass player for the Spiral Starecase (Columbia) - Darcus Speed (Warner Bros) - Al Hirt (RCA-Victor) - Freddie Bell (Mercury) among many others. Gene is a veteran of the national touring circuit and the Las Vegas residency circuit and has appeared on the musical concert stage from stadiums to nightclubs, main showrooms to featured lounges. He has played for the Miss America, Miss Universe and Miss Black America pageants on live television and has written and co-written songs for several filmed entertainment projects.
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