Gyp Casino
Encyclopedia
Gyp Casino is a Swedish
rock
drummer
. He played in Warheads
(under his real name) and was the original drummer for Hanoi Rocks
. He was replaced by Razzle in 1982. Although he does not appear on the cover for Self Destruction Blues
, Casino does play on the record.
In 1995, Casino reunited with former Hanoi Rocks bandmate Andy McCoy
for a tour with his then band Shooting Gallery
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
. He played in Warheads
Warheads (band)
Warheads was a Swedish punk band, active 1979-1981. It is often regarded as one of the more influential groups within the Swedish punk rock, although the band did not release any albums. Several of the members continued in the 1980s in internationally known groups...
(under his real name) and was the original drummer for Hanoi Rocks
Hanoi Rocks
Hanoi Rocks was a Finnish rock band formed in 1979, whose most successful period came in the early 1980s. The band broke up in 1985 after the death of their drummer, Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley...
. He was replaced by Razzle in 1982. Although he does not appear on the cover for Self Destruction Blues
Self Destruction Blues
-Personnel:* Michael Monroe – vocals* Andy McCoy – guitars* Nasty Suicide – guitars* Sam Yaffa – bass* Gyp Casino – drums...
, Casino does play on the record.
In 1995, Casino reunited with former Hanoi Rocks bandmate Andy McCoy
Andy McCoy
Antti Hulkko , better known as Andy McCoy, is a Finnish musician. He is most famous for his role as the lead guitarist and main songwriter of Hanoi Rocks, but has also played with Iggy Pop....
for a tour with his then band Shooting Gallery
Shooting Gallery (band)
Shooting Gallery was a hard rock band featuring, among others, the former Hanoi Rocks guitarist Andy McCoy, Dave Tregunna and Paul Garisto from The Psychedelic Furs...
.
Hanoi Rocks
- Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi RocksBangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks- Personnel :* Michael Monroe – vocals, piano, saxophone, harmonica* Andy McCoy – guitars, backing vocals* Nasty Suicide – guitars, backing vocals* Sam Yaffa – bass* Gyp Casino – drums- External links :*...
(1981) - Oriental BeatOriental BeatOriental Beat is the second studio album by the Finnish glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, recorded in London and released in 1982. Oriental Beat also opened markets in England and Japan, where Hanoi eventually became very popular.-Background:...
(1982) - Self Destruction BluesSelf Destruction Blues-Personnel:* Michael Monroe – vocals* Andy McCoy – guitars* Nasty Suicide – guitars* Sam Yaffa – bass* Gyp Casino – drums...
(1982)