The Unstoppable Alicia
Perrone
the voice
The mysterious type, doesn't really let her hair down on stage until the
2nd half of the opening song. Her first public appearances found her
draped over a piano singing torch songs for fatherly figures. But,
influenced by the scandalous energies of Prince, Oingo Boingo, old disco
and Ann-Margret, she and the rest of Simon Stinger have become popular for
slick and dynamic kick-ass performances that can take you through the roof.
Many reviews have highlighted Alicia's natural command of an audience.
Copping the stage moves of cartoon icon Ann-Margrock, she says she wishes
she had grown up in Las Vegas during the wild heydays of showstoppers Sammy
Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. Go figure.
Victor James
the bassist
Victor co-founded Simon Stinger with Perrone, and the pair shared chief
songwriting duties for the current release. Victor's candid love affair
with the members of KISS continues well into adulthood. But he's never
forgotten his roots - supporting the Ricky Nelson tour with his band Tommy
Atkins at the age of 14. He has literally grown up on the road. His
influences are broad, ranging from Duran Duran and Culture Club to Bang
Tango. On stage, his undeniable rock-star demeanor nearly eclipses his
obvious talents as a bassist and supporting vocalist. A well-respected
engineer and producer, he not only engineered and produced Simon Stinger's
earlier efforts, but his services have become increasingly sought after by
other bay area bands.
Marcus Henderson
the guitarist
Hailing originally from the planet Venus, guitarist Marcus Henderson
actually appears to have been genetically concocted from a hybrid of
hi-tech gadgetry and low-fi spy films. With a pedigree of experience up
and down the west coast, he adds a powerful sound and melodic sense not
heard since the likes of Steve McQueen and Billy Zoom. Just where were
Marcus' hands on the night of December 31, 2001? Only Line 6 amps, MJ
Guitars, and Dean Markley know for sure.
Eric Oushani
the drummer
Like a foul-mouthed phoenix, drummer Eric has risen from the ashes of the
Bay Area's punk and hip-hop scenes. Having first gained notoriety with the
punk rock trio The Fabulous Flesh Weapons, Eric went on to contribute drum
tracks for recordings by artists as diverse as Boston's David Sykes and
Philbrite, and spent two years touring nationally with the Marginal
Prophets before joining Simon Stinger. He has played with such fury that
most foundations (and some small buildings) have been shaken to rubble. An
accomplished writer and arranger, the newest addition to the lineup is the
icing on Simon Stinger's pineapple upside-down cake.
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