The Last Vegas
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The Last Vegas are a hard rock
band from Chicago
whose style draws from glam
, punk
, and sleaze metal. Composed of Chad Cherry (lead vocals), John Wator (guitar), Adam Arling (guitar), Danny Smash (bass), and Nate Arling (drums), the band released the album Whatever Gets You Off
, in April 2009, on Eleven Seven Music
. The album was produced by Nikki Sixx
, Sixx:A.M.
guitarist DJ Ashba
, as well as Marti Frederiksen
.
band with influences from genres including glam rock
, heavy metal
, and punk rock
, citing influences such as Aerosmith
, Guns N' Roses
, Mötley Crüe
, Cheap Trick
, and Skid Row. They hail from Chicago, Illinois and have performed all over the world since 2003.
. A second full-length album, Seal the Deal
(2006), followed on the same label.
After leaving Get Hip, the Last Vegas released a five-track EP High Class Trash
(2007), spotlighting the song "Raw Dog", which was featured in the popular video game Guitar Hero II
(2006). The full-length, The Last Vegas
(2008), showcased the band growth with new singer Cherry and bassist Smash. In December 2008 the Last Vegas won Guitar Center
's On-Stage: Your Chance to Make Rock History contest opening for Mötley Crüe
. They also won $25,000 cash, $20,000 in new gear from Gibson Guitars, a management deal from 10th Street Entertainment and a recording deal from Eleven Seven Music
. They beat out 8,000 contestants for the coveted prize.
In 2008, The band was also picked as Spin
magazine's "Best New Discovery" at SXSW 2008.
The Last Vegas joined Mötley Crüe
on their US
winter Saints Of Los Angeles Tour
, along with Theory of a Deadman
and Hinder
. The band released its fourth full-length album and first major label album Whatever Gets You Off
, the album was released to mainly positive reviews, produced by Mötley Crüe
's Nikki Sixx
, Sixx:A.M.
's DJ Ashba
and frequent collaborator Marti Frederiksen
, although most of the material on the album consists of the band's self-released self-titled album
from 2008. The first single from the album was "I'm Bad".
With the release of the major label debut, the band toured with many bands, including Motley Crue, AC/DC, Buckcherry
, Papa Roach and landed headlining concerts in over 17 countries worldwide, currently touring to promote their latest album.
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...
band from Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
whose style draws from glam
Glam rock
Glam rock is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter...
, punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, and sleaze metal. Composed of Chad Cherry (lead vocals), John Wator (guitar), Adam Arling (guitar), Danny Smash (bass), and Nate Arling (drums), the band released the album Whatever Gets You Off
Whatever Gets You Off
-Personnel:*Chad Cherry – lead vocals*Adam Arling – guitar*Johnny Wator – guitar*Danny Smash – bass*Nate Arling – drums, percussion...
, in April 2009, on Eleven Seven Music
Eleven seven music
Eleven Seven Music is a record label founded by Allen Kovac, who is the CEO of 10th Street Entertainment.Eleven Seven has recently enjoyed success with the rejuvenated Buckcherry, whose label debut has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M...
. The album was produced by Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is an American musician, songwriter, author, fashion designer, radio host, and photographer, best known as the co-founder and bassist of the band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister band mate Lizzie Grey...
, Sixx:A.M.
Sixx:A.M.
Sixx:A.M. is a hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, and James Michael, and is the side project of Sixx, who is also the bass guitarist for Mötley Crüe. The group is best known for their songs "Life Is Beautiful" and "Lies of the Beautiful People". The...
guitarist DJ Ashba
DJ Ashba
Daren Jay "DJ" Ashba is an American musician, producer, songwriter and CEO of Ashba Media. He is the lead guitarist in Guns N' Roses and Sixx:A.M. He is also known for his work with hard rock bands BulletBoys and Beautiful Creatures...
, as well as Marti Frederiksen
Marti Frederiksen
Martin Harold Frederiksen is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. He writes and produces music primarily in rock, country, and pop...
.
Sound
The Last Vegas are a hard rockHard 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...
band with influences from genres including glam rock
Glam rock
Glam rock is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter...
, heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
, and punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, citing influences such as Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
, Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
, Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
, Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of members Robin Zander , Rick Nielsen , Tom Petersson , and Bun E...
, and Skid Row. They hail from Chicago, Illinois and have performed all over the world since 2003.
Music videos
- Hot Leather
- All the Way
- So Young, So Pretty, So What
- Ain't A Good Man
- Loose Lips
- I'm Bad
- Whatever Gets You off
- Apologize
- The Other Side
History
The Last Vegas made their recording debut with the full-length album Lick 'Em and Leave 'Em (2004) on the independent label Get Hip RecordsGet Hip Records
Get Hip Records is an independent Pittsburgh based music label and distributor formed by Gregg Kostelich in 1986. Kostelich used the label to release music by his own band, The Cynics, as well as other local, indie and retro garage rock bands.-Releases:...
. A second full-length album, Seal the Deal
Seal the Deal (album)
Seal the Deal is the second full-length album by the Chicago based hard rock band The Last Vegas, released on April 10, 2006.It was the band's second and last release on Get Hip Records before the split from the label...
(2006), followed on the same label.
After leaving Get Hip, the Last Vegas released a five-track EP High Class Trash
High Class Trash
High Class Trash is the first EP and third release overall by Chicago based hard rock band The Last Vegas, released on July 1, 2007.This EP was the band's first self-released release, as it was after the band split from their previous label Get Hip Records...
(2007), spotlighting the song "Raw Dog", which was featured in the popular video game Guitar Hero II
Guitar Hero II
Guitar Hero II is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by RedOctane. It is the second installment in the Guitar Hero series and is the sequel to Guitar Hero...
(2006). The full-length, The Last Vegas
The Last Vegas (album)
The Last Vegas is the third full-length album by the Chicago based hard rock band with the same name.6 of the 13 songs on the album were later re-recorded for the band's major label debut Whatever Gets You Off released in 2009 on Eleven Seven Music....
(2008), showcased the band growth with new singer Cherry and bassist Smash. In December 2008 the Last Vegas won Guitar Center
Guitar Center
Guitar Center is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in the world with 223 locations throughout the United States. Its headquarters is in Westlake Village, California....
's On-Stage: Your Chance to Make Rock History contest opening for Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
. They also won $25,000 cash, $20,000 in new gear from Gibson Guitars, a management deal from 10th Street Entertainment and a recording deal from Eleven Seven Music
Eleven seven music
Eleven Seven Music is a record label founded by Allen Kovac, who is the CEO of 10th Street Entertainment.Eleven Seven has recently enjoyed success with the rejuvenated Buckcherry, whose label debut has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M...
. They beat out 8,000 contestants for the coveted prize.
In 2008, The band was also picked as Spin
Spin (magazine)
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
magazine's "Best New Discovery" at SXSW 2008.
The Last Vegas joined Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
on their US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
winter Saints Of Los Angeles Tour
Saints Of Los Angeles Tour
The Saints of Los Angeles Tour was a 2009 tour by the American hard rock band Mötley Crüe. The support acts for the tour were Hinder, Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas...
, along with Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman is a Canadian rock band from Delta, British Columbia, formed in 2001. The band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as Island Records. The band also includes traits of other music styles, such as country and acoustic, as well as their post-grunge and alternative...
and Hinder
Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
. The band released its fourth full-length album and first major label album Whatever Gets You Off
Whatever Gets You Off
-Personnel:*Chad Cherry – lead vocals*Adam Arling – guitar*Johnny Wator – guitar*Danny Smash – bass*Nate Arling – drums, percussion...
, the album was released to mainly positive reviews, produced by Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
's Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is an American musician, songwriter, author, fashion designer, radio host, and photographer, best known as the co-founder and bassist of the band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister band mate Lizzie Grey...
, Sixx:A.M.
Sixx:A.M.
Sixx:A.M. is a hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, and James Michael, and is the side project of Sixx, who is also the bass guitarist for Mötley Crüe. The group is best known for their songs "Life Is Beautiful" and "Lies of the Beautiful People". The...
's DJ Ashba
DJ Ashba
Daren Jay "DJ" Ashba is an American musician, producer, songwriter and CEO of Ashba Media. He is the lead guitarist in Guns N' Roses and Sixx:A.M. He is also known for his work with hard rock bands BulletBoys and Beautiful Creatures...
and frequent collaborator Marti Frederiksen
Marti Frederiksen
Martin Harold Frederiksen is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. He writes and produces music primarily in rock, country, and pop...
, although most of the material on the album consists of the band's self-released self-titled album
The Last Vegas (album)
The Last Vegas is the third full-length album by the Chicago based hard rock band with the same name.6 of the 13 songs on the album were later re-recorded for the band's major label debut Whatever Gets You Off released in 2009 on Eleven Seven Music....
from 2008. The first single from the album was "I'm Bad".
With the release of the major label debut, the band toured with many bands, including Motley Crue, AC/DC, Buckcherry
Buckcherry
Buckcherry is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1995. The band released two albums, Buckcherry and Time Bomb , before partially dissolving in the summer of 2002. In 2005, lead vocalist Josh Todd and lead guitarist Keith Nelson reformed Buckcherry and released a new album...
, Papa Roach and landed headlining concerts in over 17 countries worldwide, currently touring to promote their latest album.
Discography
- 2009 - Whatever Gets You OffWhatever Gets You Off-Personnel:*Chad Cherry – lead vocals*Adam Arling – guitar*Johnny Wator – guitar*Danny Smash – bass*Nate Arling – drums, percussion...
- 2008 - The Last VegasThe Last Vegas (album)The Last Vegas is the third full-length album by the Chicago based hard rock band with the same name.6 of the 13 songs on the album were later re-recorded for the band's major label debut Whatever Gets You Off released in 2009 on Eleven Seven Music....
- 2007 - High Class TrashHigh Class TrashHigh Class Trash is the first EP and third release overall by Chicago based hard rock band The Last Vegas, released on July 1, 2007.This EP was the band's first self-released release, as it was after the band split from their previous label Get Hip Records...
EP - 2005 - Seal the DealSeal the Deal (album)Seal the Deal is the second full-length album by the Chicago based hard rock band The Last Vegas, released on April 10, 2006.It was the band's second and last release on Get Hip Records before the split from the label...
- 2004 - Lick 'Em and Leave Em
- 2004 - You Want to Know How to Love Me/S & M
-
- - Split/with Bible of the Devil (Scarey Records - Italy)
External links
- Official Website
- Rolling Stone
- Chad Cherry Interview on Sleaze Roxx
- The Second SupperThe Second SupperThe Second Supper is a web site and newspaper published in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The newspaper is published weekly from its headquarters in Downtown La Crosse....
interview with Chad Cherry - The Last Vegas Forum
- Fans site on The Last Vegas