ZO2
Encyclopedia
ZO2 is a Brooklyn
-based rock
trio.
s since its inception. ZO2 was invited to open for Kiss
and Poison
on their 40-city national VH-1 sponsored "Rock the Nation" tour.
10-episode comedy series, Z Rock
, starring the band and inspired by their real life dichotomy
in which they "paid the rent" by playing for wealthy families' kids parties during the day while struggling to make it as a rock band at night, premiered in August 2008 to rave reviews and debuted as the network's highest rated original series. In format, the series is likened to Curb Your Enthusiasm
as the story lines are written but the dialogue is improvised
, and the band members are portraying highly exaggerated versions of themselves. The show features notable guest appearances from all arms in the world of entertainment
such as Joan Rivers
, John Popper
, Chris Jericho
, Dave Attel, Dave Navarro
, Dee Snyder, Daryl Hall
and Gilbert Gottfried
, to name a few. The Hollywood Reporter
hailed Z Rock as "effortlessly, genuinely hilarious." TV Guide
claims "Z Will Rock You!...In short, Z rocks!" Z Rock's second season premiered in June 2009.
plays guitar, and is essentially the front-man of the group. At one time, he sang many of the song parodies featured on Howard Stern
's radio program. His younger brother David Z
plays bass, and his past credentials include working as bassist for Joan Jett
, and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Drummer Joey Cassata had played for the Las Vegas company of the famous Blue Man Group
. All three share vocals.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
-based rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
trio.
History
ZO2 has released three albumAlbum
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s since its inception. ZO2 was invited to open for Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
and Poison
Poison (band)
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date, Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100,...
on their 40-city national VH-1 sponsored "Rock the Nation" tour.
Television series
ZO2's IFCIndependent Film Channel
The Independent Film Channel is an American cable TV network that airs independent film and related programming. IFC programming includes commercially interrupted feature-length films, original documentaries, shorts, animated series, original series, acquired series, and content exclusively for...
10-episode comedy series, Z Rock
Z Rock (TV series)
Z Rock is an American television series, which airs on the IFC in the United States.The show is a semi-scripted comedy and is based on the double life of a Brooklyn band, ZO2. By night, they are a hard rock band but to pay the bills, they are the Z Brothers by day, playing kiddie parties...
, starring the band and inspired by their real life dichotomy
Dichotomy
A dichotomy is any splitting of a whole into exactly two non-overlapping parts, meaning it is a procedure in which a whole is divided into two parts...
in which they "paid the rent" by playing for wealthy families' kids parties during the day while struggling to make it as a rock band at night, premiered in August 2008 to rave reviews and debuted as the network's highest rated original series. In format, the series is likened to Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American comedy television series produced and broadcast by HBO, which premiered on October 15, 2000. As of 2011, it has completed 80 episodes over eight seasons. The series was created by Seinfeld co-creator Larry David, who stars as a fictionalized version of himself...
as the story lines are written but the dialogue is improvised
Improvisation
Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting, of making and creating, in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one's immediate environment and inner feelings. This can result in the invention of new thought patterns, new practices, new structures or symbols, and/or...
, and the band members are portraying highly exaggerated versions of themselves. The show features notable guest appearances from all arms in the world of entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a movie. Active forms of amusement, such as sports, are more often considered to be recreation...
such as Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers is an American comedian, television personality and actress. She is known for her brash manner; her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent; and her numerous cosmetic surgeries...
, John Popper
John Popper
John Popper is an American musician and songwriter.He is most famous for his role as frontman of rock band Blues Traveler performing harmonica, guitar and vocals...
, Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho
Christopher Keith Irvine , better known by his ring name Chris Jericho, is an inactive Canadian-American professional wrestler, musician, songwriter, radio personality, television host, actor, author, and dancer...
, Dave Attel, Dave Navarro
Dave Navarro
David Michael "Dave" Navarro is an American guitarist who plays in the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction and cover band Camp Freddy. He has also played with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Panic Channel, and many others.- Early life :...
, Dee Snyder, Daryl Hall
Daryl Hall
Daryl Hall is an American rock, R&B and soul singer, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter and producer, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of Hall & Oates . Hall scored several Billboard chart hits in the 1970s and early 1980s, and is regarded as one of the best blue eyed soul singers...
and Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried is an American actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian, best known for his trademark comedic persona of speaking in a loud, grating tone of voice. He has played numerous roles in film and television, perhaps most notably voicing the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin , and...
, to name a few. The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Formerly a daily trade magazine, The Hollywood Reporter re-launched in late 2010 as a unique hybrid publication serving the entertainment industry and a consumer audience...
hailed Z Rock as "effortlessly, genuinely hilarious." TV Guide
TV Guide
TV Guide is a weekly American magazine with listings of TV shows.In addition to TV listings, the publication features television-related news, celebrity interviews, gossip and film reviews and crossword puzzles...
claims "Z Will Rock You!...In short, Z rocks!" Z Rock's second season premiered in June 2009.
Members
Paulie ZPaulie Z
Paulie Zablidowsky is the guitarist and vocalist for ZO2, a rock band. He is the brother of David Z.- Albums :With ZO2-External links:*...
plays guitar, and is essentially the front-man of the group. At one time, he sang many of the song parodies featured on Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
's radio program. His younger brother David Z
David Z
David Zablidowsky is the bassist for ZO2, a rock band. He also played bass for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Braindance and Chris Caffery.- Albums :With ZO2With Chris CafferyWith John Henry Sheridan-External links:*...
plays bass, and his past credentials include working as bassist for Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
, and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Drummer Joey Cassata had played for the Las Vegas company of the famous Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group is an organization founded by Chris Wink, Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton. The organization produces theatrical shows and concerts featuring popular music, comedy and multimedia; recorded music and scores for film and television; television appearances for shows such as The Tonight...
. All three share vocals.
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2004 | Splivey Cool Entertainment |
| Ain't It Beautiful Ain't It Beautiful Ain't It Beautiful is the second studio album by rock band ZO2. The album was released August 7, 2007.- Track listing :# "Isolate" – 4:36... |
2007 | Riker Hill Records |
| Casino Logic | 2009 | In Tune Music Group |