Eddie Ojeda
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Eddie "Fingers" Ojeda is one of the two guitarists of the American heavy metal
band Twisted Sister
.
In early 1970s he recorded a couple of singles with a band called SPX. He joined Twisted Sister in 1975. He also recorded a solo album named Axes To Axes in 2005 featuring Dee Snider
, Ronnie James Dio
and Rudy Sarzo
among others. In a 2006 interview with rock & roll comic C.C. Banana
, Eddie revealed if Twisted Sister ever
retired that it would still be possible for the band to continue performing under their alternate name Bent Brother.
Eddie, along with other popular rock guitarists in the mid-80's, performed in the Hear 'n Aid
project, launched by Ronnie James Dio
, which had a similar goal as both Band Aid
and USA for Africa
.
In 2006 he is heard singing in Spanish on the Twisted Sister album "A Twisted Christmas" as well as playing drums on the album.
Eddie toured with Steve Steinman on the "Vampires Rock
" tour in late 2007.
In 2011, Eddie is on Facebook and Nathaniel "Nate" Moyer begins to ask him questions about the inquisition. Eddie doesn't respond about those questions and Nate asks him again, about the inquisition.
in the 1980s. Eddie's current version is by Wayne Guitars, a company founded by Charvel's former owner, Wayne Charvel. He also uses a red/white bullseye Kramer
USA 1984 Reissue.
There has been much debate on whether or not Zakk Wylde
stole Eddie's bullseye design for his guitars. According to an interview, Eddie never talked to Zakk about it. Zakk claims that the bullseye was actually a mistake by the paint shop, it was originally going to be a swirl.
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from Long Island. Musically, the band implements elements of traditional heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, along with a style that is similar to early glam metal bands...
.
In early 1970s he recorded a couple of singles with a band called SPX. He joined Twisted Sister in 1975. He also recorded a solo album named Axes To Axes in 2005 featuring Dee Snider
Dee Snider
Daniel "Dee" Snider is an American singer-songwriter, screenwriter, radio personality, and actor. Snider is most famous for his role as the frontman of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister...
, Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio
Ronald James Padavona , better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio, which means God in Italian. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser...
and Rudy Sarzo
Rudy Sarzo
Rudy Sarzo is a Cuban American hard rock/heavy metal bassist. Sarzo has played with many well known heavy metal acts including Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Manic Eden, Dio and Blue Öyster Cult.-Early life:...
among others. In a 2006 interview with rock & roll comic C.C. Banana
C.C. Banana
C.C. Banana is an improv comic who performs while wearing a large yellow banana costume. Originally inspired by maverick Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille, he has since taken on a life and career of his own. C.C...
, Eddie revealed if Twisted Sister ever
retired that it would still be possible for the band to continue performing under their alternate name Bent Brother.
Eddie, along with other popular rock guitarists in the mid-80's, performed in the Hear 'n Aid
Hear 'n Aid
Hear 'n Aid was a one-off project of the heavy metal/hard rock scene of the 1980s to raise money for famine relief in Africa. According to Ronnie James Dio's MySpace profile, the project raised $1 million within a year.- Background :...
project, launched by Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio
Ronald James Padavona , better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio, which means God in Italian. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser...
, which had a similar goal as both Band Aid
Band Aid (band)
Band Aid was a charity supergroup featuring British and Irish musicians and recording artists. It was founded in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia by releasing the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for the Christmas market that year. The single...
and USA for Africa
USA for Africa
USA for Africa was the name under which forty-seven predominantly U.S. artists, led by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, recorded the hit single "We Are the World" in 1985. The song was a US and UK Number One for the collective in April of that year...
.
In 2006 he is heard singing in Spanish on the Twisted Sister album "A Twisted Christmas" as well as playing drums on the album.
Eddie toured with Steve Steinman on the "Vampires Rock
Vampires Rock
Vampires Rock is a musical stage show which premiered in 2004.It is performed by the group headed by Steve Steinman, who had appeared on Stars in Their Eyes as Meat Loaf. The group has toured for several years with The Meat Loaf Story....
" tour in late 2007.
In 2011, Eddie is on Facebook and Nathaniel "Nate" Moyer begins to ask him questions about the inquisition. Eddie doesn't respond about those questions and Nate asks him again, about the inquisition.
The Bullseye Guitar
Eddie is best known for his custom black/red "bullseye" guitar. In an interview, he explained that the bullseye was part of the original design of the Twisted Sister logo. The first version of the guitar was manufactured by CharvelCharvel
Charvel is a brand of guitar originally founded in the 1970s by Wayne Charvel in Azusa, California and then later, Glendora, California. Charvel guitars became popular in the 1980s due to their association with famous rock guitarists such as Edward Van Halen , Richie Sambora , Warren DeMartini ,...
in the 1980s. Eddie's current version is by Wayne Guitars, a company founded by Charvel's former owner, Wayne Charvel. He also uses a red/white bullseye Kramer
Kramer Guitars
Kramer Guitars is an American manufacturer of electric guitars and basses. Kramer produced aluminum-necked electric guitars and basses in the 1970s and wooden-necked guitars catering to hard rock and heavy metal musicians in the 1980s; Kramer is currently a division of Gibson Guitar Corporation...
USA 1984 Reissue.
There has been much debate on whether or not Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde
Zachary Phillip Wylde , best known by the stage name Zakk Wylde, is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory,...
stole Eddie's bullseye design for his guitars. According to an interview, Eddie never talked to Zakk about it. Zakk claims that the bullseye was actually a mistake by the paint shop, it was originally going to be a swirl.
External links
- Eddie Ojeda official website
- Eddie Ojeda MySpace page
- http://www.CCBanana.com/sludge/3-windeddieojeda.htmEddie Ojeda Metal Sludge interview with C.C. BananaC.C. BananaC.C. Banana is an improv comic who performs while wearing a large yellow banana costume. Originally inspired by maverick Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille, he has since taken on a life and career of his own. C.C...
(July 30, 2006)] - Eddie Ojeda interview on Maximum Threshold (w/ Domonic Rini and Dan Wingfield) June 23, 2007