Then came the Round 'n' Round, from 1994 to '99. Five guys. Still Joe, Marco and Mike in the line up.
But at the end of the past century something changed: the three r&r musketeers were sick of other not-so-determined musicians, and decided that three is enough, when you just know hot to rock and how to roll.
So the power trio was born! Joe at guitars and lead vocals, Marco at bass and vocals, Mike at drums, percussions and backing vocals.
They were now ready to start a new age of kick-ass easy-ridin' rock music. KickStart were now ready to go.
They release a demo in 2000 and the album "Fuel" in 2003. The same year their song "Pump" is included in Rock Hard Magazine's compilation "Loud Sounds".
They rock a lot of venues, specially in northern Italy: Transilvania, Rainbow, Rolling Stone, Fabrik, Indian's Saloon, Zoe, Woodstock and many more. Even the audience of some fests like Glam Attakk and Rock Your Bones has been delighted by their powerful sound. The most frequent comment: "They're only three guys, but sound like fifteen!".
Some great musicians have shared their stages with KickStart: Quireboys, Paul Di' Anno, Dogs D'Amour, Dare, Death SS, Fire Trails, and so on.
KickStart have been reviewed and interviewed by magazines (Rock Hard, Metal Hammer, Guitar Club etc.), webzines (Slam!, Sleazegrinder, No Respect, etc.), and radios (Rock FM, Radio Lupo Solitario, etc.). They also played live for some tv shows (Rock TV, Antenna 3).
They have now released a new single: "I AM FREE", recorded at Forzani Studio, in Milan.
Meanwhile, they keep on kickin' asses in their powerful gigs, and are writing new songs for their next album.
Stay tuned for more rock&roll!
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STILL AND LIVE PHOTOGRAPHSThe making of "I AM FREE""I AM FREE" live @ Rock House (Milan)