Bassist RANDY COVEN Passes
May 22, 2014, 10 years ago
No Treble is reporting bassist Randy Coven passed away on May 20th of undisclosed causes. He was 54.
According to his biography at Allmusic.com, in the '90s, Guitar Recordings (run by the magazine Guitar for the Practicing Musician), resulted in two solo efforts (1989's Funk Me Tender and 1990's Sammy Says Ouch!) and C.P.R., the latter of which was an album that saw Coven teamed with Alice Cooper/Megadeth guitarist (and another fellow Long Island native) Al Pitrelli, and drummer John Reilly, as well as a host of special guests - Zakk Wylde, Vito Bratta, and Steve Morse - among others. Coven also appeared on a host of compilations put out by Guitar Recordings around this time, and began penning his own monthly column for the magazine as well. The '90s saw Coven team with a pair of renowned guitarists, Leslie West (touring as part of a reunited Mountain, and also appearing on West's 1994 solo release, Dodgin' the Dirt) and Yngwie Malmsteen (1999's Alchemy and several supporting tours). The early 21st century saw the release of a 16-track compilation, The Best of Randy Coven, while Coven issued his first true solo album in a decade, 2002's Witch Way, as well as guest on the sophomore release by Norwegian prog metallists, Ark (2002's Burn the Sun). Additionally, Coven hopes to get a new project off the ground, M.C.M., a band comprised of Coven, guitarist Alex Masi, and drummer John Macaluso.
Randy Coven Band playing the song Great Necks:
"Nu School":
