Danny Vaughn
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Danny Vaughn is an American singer. Vaughn has performed with Waysted
, Tyketto
and Vaughn
and now performs and releases under his own name. He is also a lead singer in the Ultimate Eagles.
The line up of Vaughn's backing band consists of guitarist Tony Marshall
(ex-Contagious), Pat Heath (ex-Brave New World), Steve McKenna
(ex-Ten
) and Lee Morris
(ex-Paradise Lost
). This line up recorded and released the The Traveller album in February 2007. Vaughn and Marshall started the promotion of the album by doing a two man acoustic tour opening up for Journey
's UK tour in March. The whole band toured throughout the UK in May and June 2007.
Though not formally reunited Tyketto have played mini-tours in both 2004 and 2007. In April, 2008 the band played in Brazil with a further performance planned for Firefest V in Nottingham in October, 2008.
Though primarily known for his work with the above bands, Vaughn has also released albums with Flesh & Blood (Blues for Daze) and From the Inside (From the Inside). A new From the Inside album entitled "Visions" was released in July 2008.
In 2003 Vaughn played the part of Lancelot
on Gary Hughes
's rock opera
Once and Future King Part I
.
July 2009 saw Vaughn release a new live album entitled "The Road Les Travelled". Recorded in Newcastle, England in December 2008 the album features Vaughn & band run through an unplugged set of songs from throughout the singer's career. The album was released via UK rock website HardRockHouse.com and is available exclusively through the site.
Danny Vaughn has brought out a new album on June 14, 2010 called "Reprise". It is a collection of Vaughn's best known songs including "Soldiers and Sailors on Riverside", (live) and a few surprises like "House of Cards", which was only released on a single before. Besides this, there are old and new photographs and a new interview of Vaughn. Vaughn has done a deal with Hard Rock House who are selling the album online for him.
On March 21, 2009, Danny Vaughn asked his girlfriend Melissa White to marry him. Their wedding was on September 4 of the same year. Photographs of the wedding can be seen on Melissa Vaughn's myspace.
Don't Come Easy - Tyketto (1991)
Strength in Numbers - Tyketto (1994)
Take Out and Served Up Live - Tyketto (1996)
Blues for Daze - Flesh & Blood (1997)
Soldiers & Sailors on Riverside - Vaughn (2000)
Fearless - Vaughn (2001)
Standing Alone - Danny Vaughn (2002)
Forever Live - Vaughn (2002)
From The Inside - From The Inside (2004)
Traveller - Danny Vaughn (2007)
The Last Sunset: Farewell - Tyketto (2007)
Visions - From The Inside (2008)
Back In The Fast Lane - The Illegal Eagles (2008)
The Road Less Travelled - Danny Vaughn (2009)
Reprise - Danny Vaughn (2010)
Waysted
Waysted are a heavy metal band formed by UFO bassist Pete Way and Scottish rocker Fin Muir in 1983. Recruiting Frank Noon , Ronnie Kayfield and Paul Raymond, Waysted signed to Chrysalis Records and released Vices in 1983....
, Tyketto
Tyketto
Tyketto is a New York City based hard rock band. The group was put together in 1987 by former Waysted vocalist Danny Vaughn ; Brooke St. James , Jimi Kennedy , and Michael Clayton completed the lineup....
and Vaughn
Vaughn (band)
Vaughn were a hard rock band formed by – and named after – vocalist Danny Vaughn, formerly of Tyketto and Waysted. The other initial band members were Michael Clayton and Jamie Scott , both from Tyketto, and P.J. Zitarosa and Kyle Cummings , although the band subsequently went through a number of...
and now performs and releases under his own name. He is also a lead singer in the Ultimate Eagles.
The line up of Vaughn's backing band consists of guitarist Tony Marshall
Tony Marshall
Tony Marshall is a British television actor.He is probably best known for his appearance in the BBC drama series Life on Mars and the final episode of its spinoff Ashes to Ashes as the bartender and confidant, Nelson and Rodney's friend Chris in Only Fools and Horses...
(ex-Contagious), Pat Heath (ex-Brave New World), Steve McKenna
Steve McKenna
Steve McKenna is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played both defense and left wing. He was a veteran of eight seasons in the NHL.-Playing career:...
(ex-Ten
Ten (band)
Ten is a British hard rock/melodic rock band which was formed in 1995 by vocalist/songwriter Gary Hughes and guitarist Vinny Burns.-Formation :...
) and Lee Morris
Lee Morris
Lee Morris may refer to:* Lee Morris , professional American football player* Lee Morris , professional footballer* Lee Morris , former drummer with the groups Marshall Law and Paradise Lost...
(ex-Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost (band)
Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band that formed in 1988 in Halifax, England.-History:Their first three full-length albums are examples of the death/doom style, although the latter two incorporated some melodic and gothic elements...
). This line up recorded and released the The Traveller album in February 2007. Vaughn and Marshall started the promotion of the album by doing a two man acoustic tour opening up for Journey
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...
's UK tour in March. The whole band toured throughout the UK in May and June 2007.
Though not formally reunited Tyketto have played mini-tours in both 2004 and 2007. In April, 2008 the band played in Brazil with a further performance planned for Firefest V in Nottingham in October, 2008.
Though primarily known for his work with the above bands, Vaughn has also released albums with Flesh & Blood (Blues for Daze) and From the Inside (From the Inside). A new From the Inside album entitled "Visions" was released in July 2008.
In 2003 Vaughn played the part of Lancelot
Lancelot
Sir Lancelot du Lac is one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend. He is the most trusted of King Arthur's knights and plays a part in many of Arthur's victories...
on Gary Hughes
Gary Hughes
Gary Hughes is an English hard rock singer, songwriter and musician. Apart from his work as a solo artist, Gary Hughes is the front man and main songwriter of Hard Rock/Melodic Rock band Ten...
's rock opera
Rock opera
A rock opera is a work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections in the manner of opera. A rock opera differs from a conventional rock album, which usually includes songs that are not unified by a common theme or narrative. More recent developments include...
Once and Future King Part I
Once and Future King Part I
-Track listing:All songs written by Gary Hughes.# "Excalibur" – 6:22# "Dragon Island Cathedral" – 6:03# "At the End of Day" – 4:30# "The Reason Why" – 4:36# "Shapeshifter" – 4:45# "King for a Day" – 4:47# "Avalon" – 4:00# "Sinner" – 5:01# "In Flames" – 5:03...
.
July 2009 saw Vaughn release a new live album entitled "The Road Les Travelled". Recorded in Newcastle, England in December 2008 the album features Vaughn & band run through an unplugged set of songs from throughout the singer's career. The album was released via UK rock website HardRockHouse.com and is available exclusively through the site.
Danny Vaughn has brought out a new album on June 14, 2010 called "Reprise". It is a collection of Vaughn's best known songs including "Soldiers and Sailors on Riverside", (live) and a few surprises like "House of Cards", which was only released on a single before. Besides this, there are old and new photographs and a new interview of Vaughn. Vaughn has done a deal with Hard Rock House who are selling the album online for him.
On March 21, 2009, Danny Vaughn asked his girlfriend Melissa White to marry him. Their wedding was on September 4 of the same year. Photographs of the wedding can be seen on Melissa Vaughn's myspace.
Discography
Save Your Prayers - Waysted (1986)Don't Come Easy - Tyketto (1991)
Strength in Numbers - Tyketto (1994)
Take Out and Served Up Live - Tyketto (1996)
Blues for Daze - Flesh & Blood (1997)
Soldiers & Sailors on Riverside - Vaughn (2000)
Fearless - Vaughn (2001)
Standing Alone - Danny Vaughn (2002)
Forever Live - Vaughn (2002)
From The Inside - From The Inside (2004)
Traveller - Danny Vaughn (2007)
The Last Sunset: Farewell - Tyketto (2007)
Visions - From The Inside (2008)
Back In The Fast Lane - The Illegal Eagles (2008)
The Road Less Travelled - Danny Vaughn (2009)
Reprise - Danny Vaughn (2010)