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About Me

THE MISSION:Rock Stars Of America is dedicated to bringing back Rock as we remember from the classic radio days with an original modern sound. We believe in the right to ROCK !! and be ~mellow~ ___________________________________________________________T HE BIOGRAPHY OF THE ROCK STARS OF AMERICAThe story begins when childhood friends Bart Griggs and Rob Coren, who grew up in the same Long Island neighborhood, began a musical bond that has lasted many years. Rob was known as a talented musician excelling and winning awards throughout his youth as a percussionist. Bart, a self-taught guitarist, began writing songs inspired by his exposure to musical legends and bands that were to shape and influence his ideas. Armed with years of practice and live band experience Bart and Rob were ready to release a collection of songs.Seeking to add musicians to the project Bart and Rob met Marc Kronenberg, a keyboardist, who enhanced their sound and later assisted in the mixing of the project. Soon after, Marc introduced Bart and Rob to Richard Charschan a lead guitarist who possessed both skill and creativity. Richard's experience as a record company A & R representative (EMI-AMERICA and Manhattan Records) helped bring focus to the arrangements for their first album.By fate, Bart and Rob crossed paths with famed producer Jim Bonnefond (Kool & the Gang, Savage Garden, Jimmy Cliff, Steve Gadd and many others). Together the "Rock Stars of America" began to record their first CD entitled "Rock Star Headquarters." Jim believed they had a sound that was inventive, yet reminiscent of the melodic hooks and harmonies of classic rock. Assisting Jim early on was Engineer Dan Grigsby (Keith Richards and Paula Abdul among others) who helped set the tone of the band in the studio.Sterling Sound's Mastering Legend Ted Jensen (Green Day, The Eagles, The Police, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens, Pete Townshend, Norah Jones and countless others) was brought in to put the finishing touches on the album. RSoA hopes to restore pure, honest rock originality back to the music scene.For comments, mailing list and other information: [email protected]

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Member Since: 4/3/2006
Band Website: cdbaby.com/cd/rockstarsofamerica
Band Members: Bart Griggs - Lead Vocals, Rhythm and Lead Guitar.Rob Coren - Bass and Background Vocals.Richard Charschan - Lead and Rhythm Guitar.Marc Kronenberg - Keyboards.Phil Weiss - Drums
Influences: Anything that rocks with a sense of melody.
Sounds Like: Good ol' honest music, the likes that have been missing for years.
Record Label: miceormen records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Album Review from Tara J of "Deviant Art"

http://taraljueckstock.deviantart.com/art/Rockstars-of-Ameri ca-REVIEW-73391007 Long Island, New York has brought us a new treat to the ears, in the sounds of Classic Rock gone modern day.&...
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:46:00 PST

New Song Added...I Did You No Wrong

Check out this hot cut off our new CD!!! Enjoy!
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:16:00 PST

Review from Rock Eyez Webzine...

http://rockeyez.com/reviews/cd/rockstarsofamerica/rev-rockst arsofamerica-headquarters.htmlRaw sounds of tapping sticks and traditional riffs set in a rustic setting give birth to ROCK STARS OF AMERICA...
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:39:00 PST

Review of our new CD in Good Times Magazine

http://www.goodtimesmag.com/demolition.html Rock Stars Of America Rock Star HeadquartersMiceormen Records Rock Stars Of America? From even a cursory of glance at these aging area musicians, a more ap...
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:57:00 PST

We are currently on the list of the top 20 selling bands on long island.

We are currently on the list of the top 20 selling bands on long island. http://www.goodtimesmag.com/archive/970/recordreviews.html.. .
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:09:00 PST

Interview done by © Sissy with " Rock Stars of America "

..> Interview done by © Sissy with " Rock Stars of America " Note: Please visit Sissy at http://www.myspace.com/sissys_pageInterview done by © Sissy with " Rock Stars of America " August 1...
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:54:00 PST

We are on iTunes now

We have our songs on iTunes now as well as CD baby! http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum? playListId=259583144 Thanks!...
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:46:00 PST

Check out more songs at our CD baby site.

http://cdbaby.com/cd/rockstarsofamerica Our new CD is on sale at CD Baby! Check out the two minute samples of each tune....
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:34:00 PST

New song added!

Hope you like! RIVER SONG (Written by Bart Griggs & Robert Coren) The fever is high The river is deep and cold as the ocean As far as I see, it doesn't end there The river is deep and wide, it go...
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:41:00 PST

Comments and Viruses

In the effort to eliminate the spammers with their virus infected links, we need to approve the comments. This helps you by not getting hacked by these annoying cretins. We hope that everyone has been...
Posted by Rock Stars of America on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:27:00 PST