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Blackeyed Susan (band)

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For the Australian band, see The Blackeyed Susans.

Blackeyed Susan
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresHard rock, blues rock
Years active1990–1992
LabelsMercury
Past members
  • Dean Davidson
  • Erik Levy
  • Walter Williams
  • Rick Crintini
  • Chris Branco
  • Jimmy Marchiano
  • Jeff Cease
  • Joey Marchiano

Blackeyed Susan was an American rock band from Philadelphia active between 1990 and 1992.[1] The band was formed by singer and guitarist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson after he left Britny Fox.[2]

History

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Blackeyed Susan was formed in 1990 by ex-Britny Fox frontman Dean Davidson.[3] Davidson brought in former Cinderella keyboardist Rick Criniti to play guitar.[4] Bassist Erik Levy and drummer Chris Branco rounded out the line-up.[3] Compared to Britny Fox, Blackeyed Susan showed a more blues rock influenced sound than the bawdy glam metal of the former.[3]

The band released their first album, Electric Rattlebone, on Mercury Records in 1991.[5] The album was a commercial failure, and Mercury pulled their support for the band while they were on tour. During the supporting tour, Rick Crintini was replaced by Jimmy Marchiano.[6] Blackeyed Susan began working on a followup to Electric Rattlebone called Just a Taste in 1992, but the album ultimately became a demo.[7]

Members

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  • Dean Davidson – vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Erik Levy – bass, backing vocals
  • Walter Williams – bass, backing vocals
  • Rick Crintini – guitar, vocals, folk instruments
  • Chris Branco – drums, percussion
  • Dave Barlow – keyboards, backing vocals, folk instruments
  • Jimmy Marchiano – guitar, vocals
  • Jeff Cease – guitar
  • Joey Marchiano – drums

Discography

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  • Electric Rattlebone (1991, Mercury)[3]
  • Just a Taste (1992, self-released)[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Blackeyed Susan - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". Spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  2. ^ "Black Eyed Susan | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  3. ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 65. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
  4. ^ Olivier. "Blackeyed Susan – Electric Rattlebone – Sleaze Roxx". Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  5. ^ Rockitt, Rob (2008-12-05). "Black Eyed Susan – Electric Rattlebone (Release Year – 1991)". Hard Rock Hideout. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  6. ^ Popson, Tom. "BLACKEYED SUSAN: HARD AT WORK ON STRAIGHT-AHEAD ROCK". Chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  7. ^ "Blackeyed Susan (Dizzy Dean Davidson) Unreleased Second Album 'Just a Taste' Demos". Hairbandheaven.rocks. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  8. ^ "Blackeyed Susan". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2019-05-29.