Sir Doosky
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Sir Doosky aka The Doo (born Eric Ortega, January 24, 1978) is a American musician who's main works include guitar & songwriting for the Los Angeles band The Generators
. A member of the final line up of Schleprock before their disbandment & the birth of The Generators. He had also made many guest appearances with Pistol Grip
both live and on recording.
Sir Doosky got his start with Schelprock in early 1997 upon the departure of Rhythm guitarist Jeff Graham. After recording their first 3 songs "City Of Angels, Freedom & Yankee Boy", the band decided to change the band name to The Generators
. They signed a deal with LA punk rock label Triple X Records
and there started an adventure & career with the band that would last 13 years, 4 record deals, 7 full length albums & 2 EP's. His last performance with The Generators
was February 19, 2010 @ The House Of Blues, Hollywood along stage with The Damned
.
Throughout his musical career, Sir Doosky has only played Gibson
Guitars. Mainly a custom black beauty Les Paul
, but has also appeared with an ES-345 & White SG
Standard. He uses Marshall
, Fender
& Vox
amplification along with an array of vintage pedal effects.
The Generators
The Generators are a punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1997 by members of the defunct band Schleprock. They released seven full-length albums, and went on European and North American tours....
. A member of the final line up of Schleprock before their disbandment & the birth of The Generators. He had also made many guest appearances with Pistol Grip
Pistol Grip
Pistol Grip is a street punk band, formed in Walnut, California in 1997.-Discography:* Sounds of the Street Vol. 1 , Urgent Music* The Shots from the Kalico Rose , BYO Records...
both live and on recording.
Sir Doosky got his start with Schelprock in early 1997 upon the departure of Rhythm guitarist Jeff Graham. After recording their first 3 songs "City Of Angels, Freedom & Yankee Boy", the band decided to change the band name to The Generators
The Generators
The Generators are a punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1997 by members of the defunct band Schleprock. They released seven full-length albums, and went on European and North American tours....
. They signed a deal with LA punk rock label Triple X Records
Triple X Records
Triple X Records is a Los Angeles based record company. They are the label for bands such as Bo Diddley, The Vandals, Jane's Addiction, Social Distortion, Human Drama, Of Cabbages And Kings, Angry Samoans, Bad Manners, Stephen Pearcy, Dr...
and there started an adventure & career with the band that would last 13 years, 4 record deals, 7 full length albums & 2 EP's. His last performance with The Generators
The Generators
The Generators are a punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1997 by members of the defunct band Schleprock. They released seven full-length albums, and went on European and North American tours....
was February 19, 2010 @ The House Of Blues, Hollywood along stage with The Damned
The Damned
The Damned are an English gothic punk band formed in London in 1976. They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single , an album , to have a record on the UK music charts, and to tour the United States...
.
Throughout his musical career, Sir Doosky has only played Gibson
Gibson
Gibson may refer to:* Gibson Amphitheatre* Gibson Appliance* Gibson Girl* Gibson Guitar Corporation* Gibson * Gibson Generating Station-Places:In the United States:* Gibson, Arkansas* Gibson, Georgia* Gibson, Iowa* Gibson, Louisiana...
Guitars. Mainly a custom black beauty Les Paul
Les Paul
Lester William Polsfuss —known as Les Paul—was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations...
, but has also appeared with an ES-345 & White SG
SG
SG or sg may stand for:In computing and internet:* Sega Genesis, a game console* .sg, the top-level domain of Singapore* SuicideGirls, a softcore pornographic website* Security Group, a group in Active Directory used for security purposes....
Standard. He uses Marshall
Marshall
Marshall may refer to:* "Marshall", a British/Commonwealth spelling for the military rank of marshal* Marshall * Marshall Aerospace, an aerospace contractor based in Cambridge, England* Marshall Amplification, a brand of guitar amplifier...
, Fender
Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, commonly referred to as simply Fender, of Scottsdale, Arizona is a manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers, such as solid-body electric guitars, including the Stratocaster and the Telecaster...
& Vox
Vox
Vox is Latin for Voice. It may refer to:* Vocals, a common abbreviation, especially in pro audio-Music:* "Vox" , a song by Sarah McLachlan* Vox Records, an American record label* Vox Records , a German record label...
amplification along with an array of vintage pedal effects.
Discography with The Generators
- Welcome to the EndWelcome To The EndThe debut release from this Los Angeles outfit. Consisted ex members of the defunct Warner Bros. artist, Schleprock.-Track listing:#"Suspect" #"Yankee Boy" #"Plastic Roses" #"Real Reason"...
(19971997 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy...
), Triple X RecordsTriple X RecordsTriple X Records is a Los Angeles based record company. They are the label for bands such as Bo Diddley, The Vandals, Jane's Addiction, Social Distortion, Human Drama, Of Cabbages And Kings, Angry Samoans, Bad Manners, Stephen Pearcy, Dr...
, US - Ninety-Nine (19991999 in music-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
), Outcast Records/ Triple X Records, Europe - Burning AmbitionBurning AmbitionBurning Ambition is the second album by The Generators. It was released on February 1, 2000 on People Like You Records in Europe & Japan...
(20002000 in musicSee also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
), Urgent Music Ltd. US / People Like You, Europe & Japan - "Dead at 16 7", TKO Records
- TyrannyTyranny (The Generators)Tyranny, released in 2001, is the third album by alternative/punk rock band, The Generators.-Track listing:#"Down In The City #"Murder #"Keep On Running #"Hijacked...
(20012001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
), TKO Records US / People Like You, Europe & Japan - State of the NationState of the Nation (EP)The State Of The Nation EP is the 2nd EP by The Generators. It was released on February, 2002, on Dead Beat Records on vinyl & TKO Records on CD.-Track listing:All songs by Snow/Dagger except where noted...# "Go Away"...
(20022002 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
), TKO Records/ Dead Beat, US - "Sounds of the Street Vol. 2: Split CD w/ Vicious Rumors"
- "From Rust to Ruin, TKO Records (compilation: greatest hits album)
- "Riverboat Gamblers split 7""
- Excess, Betrayal...And Our Dearly DepartedExcess, Betrayal...And Our Dearly DepartedThe critically acclaimed Excess, Betrayal...And Our Dearly Departed is the fourth album by The Generators. It was released on April 6, 2003, on People Like You Records in Europe and Japan, and in the USA in December 2004 by Fiend Music. Excess. Betrayal was a musical turning point for the band,...
(2003) - The Winter of Discontent (2006)
- The Great Divide (2007)
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaBetween the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (The Generators album)Volume 7, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is the seventh full length album by The Generators. Released in 2009 by People Like You/Concrete Jungle in Europe and Japan. Recorded throughout March and May 2009 at The Mouse House in Altadena, Ca. by Rich Mouser...
(2009)
Filmography with The Generators
- Where The Bad Boys Rock 2004 (Live DVD) (20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
), People Like You Records - Where The Bad Boys Rock 2005 (Live DVD) (20052004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
), People Like You Records - "Down In The City music video. From the album 'TyrannyTyranny (The Generators)Tyranny, released in 2001, is the third album by alternative/punk rock band, The Generators.-Track listing:#"Down In The City #"Murder #"Keep On Running #"Hijacked...
- "30 Seconds music video. From the album Excess, Betrayal...And Our Dearly DepartedExcess, Betrayal...And Our Dearly DepartedThe critically acclaimed Excess, Betrayal...And Our Dearly Departed is the fourth album by The Generators. It was released on April 6, 2003, on People Like You Records in Europe and Japan, and in the USA in December 2004 by Fiend Music. Excess. Betrayal was a musical turning point for the band,...
(2003) - "Point Of No Return music video. From the album The Great Divide (2007)
External links
- Official website
- Sailor's Grave Records site
- People Like You Records site
- TKO Records Records site
- [ Allmusic biography]