Mad/Love

San Francisco's Mad/Love packs a heavy melodic sound.
In 2004, Stu (drums & vox) and Larry (lead guitar) began writing songs for an album that they could be proud of. Stu and Larry have known each another since preschool. By the time they were 6 or 7, they had formed a band called S.F.R. (San Francisco Rockers) and were composing and recording tunes on small tape recorders. Throughout the years, Stu and Larry have written, recorded and performed together in numerous Bay Area-based projects. They continue to strive to fill the hearts of others with the same emotion that they felt when they were first turned on to the sound of music.
Stu's father was a drummer for John Lee Hooker, so growing up around musicians fueled him at an early age. Stu got his start in the limelight during the mid 80's Bay Area metal explosion playing The Stone, The Omni and other venues.
Larry comes from a family of musical performers and composers. After being forced to learn piano, Larry eventually convinced his parents to let him take guitar lessons because "it was smaller". Rumor has it that Larry's real motivation was to meet girls and emulate Ace Frehley.
Ryan (bass) joined the Mad/Love project in the Spring of 2005. He is from the East Bay and brings the funk element of fingered and slap bass to the table. Ryan has been in a variety of bands ranging from funk fusion to metal and prog. He is heavily influenced by such artists as Les Claypool (Primus). Steve Harris (Maiden), and Mark White (Spin Doctors). As Mad/Love marches forward, Ryan has become involved in the writing process, and is contributing new material which will be featured on our second album.
Although Stu, Larry, and Ryan have had other projects, Mad/Love is the true culmination of their experiences, musical backgrounds, and abilities.
Mad/Love is currently tearing-up the club circuit playing several shows in the Bay Area and beyond. They are also in the process of recording an album, scheduled for an early 2006 release.
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