DANGER DANGER's Ted Poley Taps CHRIS CAFFERY Guitarist For New Solo Band
November 16, 2010, 14 years ago
DANGER DANGER vocalist Ted Poley announces the addition of guitarist/keyboardist Paul LaPlaca to his solo touring band. LaPlaca has previously worked with such acts as ZO2, ZANDELLE and CHRIS CAFFERY (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE). Poley's current roster also includes drummer Dennis Leeflang (LITA FORD, BUMBLEFOOT), guitarist Maz Mazza (40 FT. RINGO, DETROIT CHEETA) and bassist Doug Odell (ALL POINTZ WEST, ICE AGE). The new lineup is scheduled to make its live debut on December 3rd at Klubben Fryshuset in Sweden.
Paul's inclusion in Ted's touring band continues a busy year for the multi-talented musician, which most recently saw him serving as associate producer of the new album from SplitScreen Entertainment, Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks. For this unique project, LaPlaca produced five tracks in total, working with members of L.A. GUNS, QUIET RIOT, W.A.S.P. and TWISTED SISTER.
"It's just been a crazy year so far and every day is completely different." states the in-demand Paul LaPlaca. "Working on the Whole Lotta Love album was an incredible experience, with so many different styles and such outstanding musicians. After that I was able to squeeze in some tech duties for one of my all-time favorite bands, LIVING COLOUR. In between I worked a Disney fashion show and manned a camera for insanely talented drummer Jojo Mayer. I was even flown from New York to Tampa to shoot a product demo for Rocktron. Now instead of taking a break, I'm preparing for the European festival date with Ted Poley, a reunion show with members of OCTOBER THORNS and a live set of metalized Hanukkah favorites with NY's own GODS OF FIRE. I guess I can sleep when I'm DEAD!"Making LaPlaca's induction into Poley's band all the more appropriate is the fact that he'd previously produced a song called 'Ted Poley' for the 2008 tribute album Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent. A parody of the Kiss song 'Unholy' by Vincent and Gene Simmons, the song was performed by rock & roll comic C.C. Banana and even featured current Poley bandmate Dennis Leeflang on drums. The track has proven to be a favorite with Ted's fans and has been used to open his solo shows ever since.
Considering that Poley himself recently signed with A.R.M. Entertainment (management firm of such notable talent as Bret Michaels, L.A. Guns and DOKKEN), Paul anticipates keeping busy for foreseeable future.