The Classic Rock All-Stars
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The Classic Rock All-Stars is a supergroup
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....

 composed of hitmaking artists in the 1960s and 1970s. Its lineup:
  • Pete Rivera: Original drummer and lead singer for Rare Earth
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  • Jerry Corbetta: Keyboardist for Sugarloaf
    Sugarloaf (band)
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     and Frankie Valli
    Frankie Valli
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  • Mike Pinera: Lead singer of Blues Image and guitarist for Iron Butterfly
    Iron Butterfly
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     and Alice Cooper
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  • Larry Prentiss, bassist for Johnny Rivers
    Johnny Rivers
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Spencer Davis of Spencer Davis Group was originally 2nd guitarist in the band, but left ot pursue other interests.
Dennis Noda, formerly of Cannibal and the Headhunters and the original bassist for the Classic Rock All-Stars, died in May 2009.

Group's official website: http://www.classicrockallstars.com/flash.html

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Classic-Rock-All-Stars/213569794833
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