Member Since: 5/23/2007
Band Website: badanimalsband.com
Band Members:
Deana Cook - Lead Vocals
Deana hails from Long Island, New York and tops off this project as the perfect Ann Wilson. She has fronted several hard rock projects, and has performed in a variety of different cover bands that have a wide range of music. Her powerful vocals has claimed her as one of the hardest rockin chicks around.
Gina Stile - Guitar and Vocals
Gina, an amazing guitar player from New York steps up to be the Nancy Wilson for this tribute to Heart. She has played with the Poison Dollies, Envy and most recently with Vixen. Her vast experience has lead her to be one of the best female guitarists that you will ever see. Gina gives Bad Animals a heavier spin that will rock you into the ground!
Mark "The Animal" Mendoza - Bass
We truly feel sorry for any bass guitar that makes it into the hands of the Animal. He is the inspiration for the name of this tribute. Mark is an extraordinary bassist who has played with the Dictators, but most infamous for his pounding action with Twisted Sister. While he's not touring with TS the Animal gives Bad Animals his pounding action.
Cecile Kabaraci - Keyboards and Vocals
Cecile has been performing with Long Island rock bands for years. She is a professional piano teacher as well as a composer and lyricist. She has contibuted her talent to many charity events, most notably, recording and performing with T.A.P (The Tom Allen Project) at many festivals. As a season professional, Cecile gives Bad Animals that "final touch of polish" by playing the signature keyboard lines that make Bad Animals authentic and genuine.
John Laspina - Drums
John's drum quest began at the age of 9, when his aunt who worked for Columbia records gave him a bunch of albums from artists such as Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Boston and others as a Christmas gift. John has studied with several Jazz players and done studio and live work for many local acts through the years including Joker's Child, Reckless Fortune, Tony D'Mattia, SonicBlonde, and Rubix Kube. In addition to drums John also plays guitar.
John Macaluso - Backup Drums
John is an exceptional drummer from New York that has played with Yngwie Malmsteen, TNT, and more amazing rock acts than we can list. He is mesmerizing to watch, and gives Bad Animals their heaviest sound. John teaches, tours and has released his solo CD called Union Radio in 2007.
Influences: All material is a faithful reproduction of the band HEART. All material is exclusively owned by HEART.
Sounds Like: Ahh....hmm....HEART?!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None