Michael Cartellone
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Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
(1999–present), and the former drummer of Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees (band)
Damn Yankees was an American hard rock supergroup.-History:The band was formed in 1989, consisting of Tommy Shaw of Styx, Jack Blades of Night Ranger, Ted Nugent of The Amboy Dukes and a successful solo career, and Michael Cartellone...
(1989–1996, 1998) and Accept (1996). He is also an accomplished painter, having done so for many years. Before joining Damn Yankees, Tommy Shaw
Tommy Shaw
Tommy Roland Shaw is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the rock band Styx. In between his stints with Styx, he has played with the supergroup Damn Yankees and Shaw Blades, and has released several solo albums....
, both of Styx
Styx (band)
Styx is an American rock band that became famous for its albums from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Chicago band is known for melding the style of prog-rock with the power of hard rock guitar, strong ballads, and elements of American musical theater....
and Damn Yankees, recalled Michael painting children's furniture such as cribs etc. To this day, when not busy in the music business, he still makes room for painting. His "Road Series" of paintings are quite popular. His artwork can be found at http://www.walnutst.com/cart/artist.php?category=41 Walnut Street Gallery and at http://www.rockstargallery.net/view_products.php?cat_id=33&sc_id=343 Rock Star Gallery. Mr. Cartellone also appeared on the 2009 release by former Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...
singer, Chuck Mosley, titled 'Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food.' Mr.Cartellone also found huge inspiration in Charles Chaplin, whose quick rhythmic nuances and subterfuge, as evidenced in the famed dance of the rolls, led to a Chaplinesque adaptation called Wooten Paradiddles (WP) now widely adapted among many major heavy metal drummers.
Michael is also planning to debut his current painting "Ronnie Van Zant" at a special Wentworth/Casino event in Pittsburgh PA in 2010. Michael is currently on tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd promoting their newest album/cd release God and Guns.