Oni Logan
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Oni Logan is a hard rock
vocalist. He was born Leonardo Agustus Jimenez in Argentina
and raised in the United States
(NY, CT, & FL). He is perhaps best recognized as the original (and, once again, current) lead singer of the band, Lynch Mob
.
He first played in the band Diamond Rose in South Florida from 1985 to 1987. That band consisted of Dave Rhodes (Guitar), Mike D'Amico (Drums), Marc Wolpert (Bass) and Mark "Smitty" Smith (Guitar). The band was well known in South Florida, but Oni left the band and went to L.A. early in his career to become a member of the band Ferrari. Shortly after that, he became the original lead singer for the band, Lynch Mob
, featuring lead guitarist George Lynch
, who had recently left the band Dokken
.
In 1990, Lynch Mob
released their first album Wicked Sensation
, which featured Logan on lead vocals. However, shortly after finishing touring, Logan was removed from the band's lineup and replaced by new singer Robert Mason. Why Logan and the band parted ways is still unknown to the public, although according to the main Wiki entry for Lynch Mob, his "lifestyle" had adversely affected his performing abilities.
In the mid-90's, Logan formed the band Violets Demise with former Dio guitarist Rowan Robertson. The group recorded an album, but it was unfortunately never released. Recently, the un-released Violets Demise album began circulating on the internet and has become a popular bootleg. In 2001, album was self-released under the name Logan/Robertson, titled Revisited.
Logan took a hiatus from the music business, before resurfacing in local LA clubs with his band Head Set. After moving his family to Europe, he started a new musical direction. In 2005, Logan released his first solo album Stranger in a Foreign Land, which features a new, different musical sound for the vocalist. Logan wrote all the songs on his album as well.
Logan was one of many guest vocalists featured on Liberty N' Justice
's 2006 album Soundtrack of a Soul. Logan sings "Show Me the Way," the 7th track on the record.
Logan reunited for a tour with Lynch Mob in 2008, and appears on the band's 2009 Smoke and Mirrors album. The record is "the natural evolution of where 'Wicked Sensation' would have went with Oni had we done a second record." Logan was set to sing on the 2011 Lynch Mob tour, but backed out at the last minute and was replaced by Chas West.
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
vocalist. He was born Leonardo Agustus Jimenez in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
and raised in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(NY, CT, & FL). He is perhaps best recognized as the original (and, once again, current) lead singer of the band, Lynch Mob
Lynch Mob (band)
Lynch Mob is an American band featuring former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the band's only permanent member. The rest of the original band which featured Oni Logan, Anthony Esposito and Mick Brown have come and gone, and in some cases, come back.-1989 Formation:Lynch Mob was formed...
.
He first played in the band Diamond Rose in South Florida from 1985 to 1987. That band consisted of Dave Rhodes (Guitar), Mike D'Amico (Drums), Marc Wolpert (Bass) and Mark "Smitty" Smith (Guitar). The band was well known in South Florida, but Oni left the band and went to L.A. early in his career to become a member of the band Ferrari. Shortly after that, he became the original lead singer for the band, Lynch Mob
Lynch Mob (band)
Lynch Mob is an American band featuring former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the band's only permanent member. The rest of the original band which featured Oni Logan, Anthony Esposito and Mick Brown have come and gone, and in some cases, come back.-1989 Formation:Lynch Mob was formed...
, featuring lead guitarist George Lynch
George Lynch (musician)
George Lynch is a hard rock/heavy metal guitarist best known as a member of the band Dokken, his own bands Lynch Mob and Souls of We.-Pre Dokken:...
, who had recently left the band Dokken
Dokken
Dokken is an American heavy metal and hard rock band formed in 1978. They split up in 1989 but reformed four years later. The group accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide...
.
In 1990, Lynch Mob
Lynch Mob (band)
Lynch Mob is an American band featuring former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the band's only permanent member. The rest of the original band which featured Oni Logan, Anthony Esposito and Mick Brown have come and gone, and in some cases, come back.-1989 Formation:Lynch Mob was formed...
released their first album Wicked Sensation
Wicked Sensation
Wicked Sensation is the debut album by American rock band Lynch Mob. This was George Lynch's first release since leaving Dokken. Joining George was Dokken drummer "Wild" Mick Brown.- Track listing :-Personnel:* Oni Logan - vocals...
, which featured Logan on lead vocals. However, shortly after finishing touring, Logan was removed from the band's lineup and replaced by new singer Robert Mason. Why Logan and the band parted ways is still unknown to the public, although according to the main Wiki entry for Lynch Mob, his "lifestyle" had adversely affected his performing abilities.
In the mid-90's, Logan formed the band Violets Demise with former Dio guitarist Rowan Robertson. The group recorded an album, but it was unfortunately never released. Recently, the un-released Violets Demise album began circulating on the internet and has become a popular bootleg. In 2001, album was self-released under the name Logan/Robertson, titled Revisited.
Logan took a hiatus from the music business, before resurfacing in local LA clubs with his band Head Set. After moving his family to Europe, he started a new musical direction. In 2005, Logan released his first solo album Stranger in a Foreign Land, which features a new, different musical sound for the vocalist. Logan wrote all the songs on his album as well.
Logan was one of many guest vocalists featured on Liberty N' Justice
Liberty N' Justice
Liberty N' Justice is a Christian hard rock band started in 1991 by Justin Murr and Patrick Marchand. In 2002, Murr continued with the Liberty N' Justice name, contacting several well-known artists to join him in creating the new album Welcome to the Revolution...
's 2006 album Soundtrack of a Soul. Logan sings "Show Me the Way," the 7th track on the record.
Logan reunited for a tour with Lynch Mob in 2008, and appears on the band's 2009 Smoke and Mirrors album. The record is "the natural evolution of where 'Wicked Sensation' would have went with Oni had we done a second record." Logan was set to sing on the 2011 Lynch Mob tour, but backed out at the last minute and was replaced by Chas West.
External links
- Oni Logan's "old" Official Site http://www.onilogan.com
- Oni Logan's "new" Official Site http://www.onilogan.ch
- Liberty 'n' Justice interview http://www.libertynjustice.net/gettoknow_oni.php