Singer/songwriter Joseph Borrelli has been singing, writing and recording in various bands since the early ‘70’s. Joe was signed to his first recording contract with East Coast Records as lead singer/guitar player for "Uproar" which toured the country with the single "Driftin’ Away." Driftin’ Away received major radio play across the country and stayed on Billboard’s "hot 100" charts for quite a while.His second record contract came from British Label, Bam Caruso Records with the British-influenced pop sound of "the Patriots." The Patriots album, "Pharaoh’s Land" was well-reviewed and played across the country on college radio stations as well as in the U.K., France, Italy and Australia getting a 3 star review by Philly’s own Ken Tucker. Joe was co-writer/singer of the Patriots with Carl Cutts.Both Uproar and the Patriots performed live on radio shows across the nation including WYSP Philadelphia, WNOE New Orleans, WVIA Home Grown with George Graham and performed in concert with several major recording artists including the Greg Allman Band, The Romantics, Johnny Winter,The Samples, Lonestar, Spanic Boys, The Bodines, Patty Loveless,New Riders of the Purple Sage...1973-1977 Danny & The Juniors - Rock N Roll - Pennsylvania/Jersey. Members; Danny Rapp, Lead Vocals, Joe Borrelli-Bass Guitar/vocals, Joe Albanese-guitars/vocals, Anthony Riccobono-Drums/vocals, Bill Heverly-Guitars/vocals.
“Let’s Go to the Hop†& “Rock N Roll is Here to Stay†- 1 Hit on Billboard Charts. Philadelphia Magazine Feature Article in same issue with Springsteen -1974. VENUES: Toured East Coast and Canada for 4 months.1977-1980, Uproar / Rock Band- Pennsylvannia / New Jersey. MEMBERS; Joe Borrelli-Lead Vocals/Guitar, Jon Cline-Lead Guitar, Kenny Schroth-Drums/Vocals, Tommy Zito-Vocals/Keyboards, Lenny Martucci-Bass Guitar/Vocals. VENUES; CBGB..s, Great Gildersleeves, The Main Point, The Other side, Grendels Lair, The Bottom Line, Bill Daniels Rock Palace, Gables-Margate, Etc....1980-1984, The Patriots-Pop rock-Pennsylvannia. MEMBERS; Carl Cutts-Vocals/Rythm Guitar, Joe Borrelli-Vocals/Bass Guitar, Jon Cline-Lead Guitar, Joe Cline, drums. VENUES; 23 east Caberet, Ambler Caberet, Tap room, Kirby Centre W/ Gregg Allman Band, Etc..2006-Present, 56MEN / Rock. MEMBERS; Joe Borrelli-Lead Vocal/Guitar, Jon Cline-Lead Guitar/Vocals, Ian Mellanby-Bass Guitar/Vocals, Joe Desserau-Drums/vocals. VENUES; The Auction House, Tin Angel, Northern Liberties Music Festival, Etc..Discography:
MySpace Icons56MEN- CD due out summer 2008- Probability Records, Steven Butler Producer.Doug Bischoff Band - "Real Life Hero" - Album. J Bird Records, Inc. - 1998
Distributed by NaVarre Corporation, MN.The Patriots- " Pharaoah’s Land "-Bam Caruso Records-1981. Manufactured and Distributed by Cartel/Revolver England. Distributed in the USA by Rockpool.Uproar-"Driftin Away"-East Coast Records-1978. Billboard recommended top single pick.Uproar-"Love will Never"-East Coast Records-1976. Billboard recommended top single pick.Johnny Brabson Band– "Crying" - Roslyn Records - 1975 - Single.
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