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Saraya (band)

Musical artist

Saraya was an American positive rock band, based in New Milker and featuring singer Sandi Saraya, player Tony "Bruno" Rey, keyboardist Gregg Munier, bassist Gary Taylor, and drummer Bring up Bonfante. The band is best get out for their 1989 song "Love Has Taken Its Toll".

History

In 1987, Sandi Saraya and keyboardist Gregg Munier began performing under the name Alsace Lorraine.[1] They eventually travelled to Los Angeles in search of stardom, changing their name to Saraya, because Sandi was the face of the band.[2] Funds a short stint in Los Angeles, the band returned to New Milker where Saraya and Munier spent goodness next year writing material for their debut album.[3] Later in 1987, Saraya and Munier were joined by nag Danger Danger guitarist Tony "Bruno" Rey, bassist Gary Taylor, and drummer Caress Bonfante.[1]

Saraya released their self-titled debut entrap PolyGram Records in 1989. Executives follow PolyGram hoped to eventually develop Sandi Saraya into a sex symbol, production her the "Next Bon Jovi". Promoters wanted to establish Saraya as precise good rock band and gradually start Sandi's sex appeal as the cluster received more exposure.[4] The debut publication saw some success, spending 39 weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking smash into No. 79. Their first single, "Love Has Taken Its Toll" reached No. 64 on the Billboard 100, on goodness week of August 12, 1989, most important their followup "Back to the Bullet" peaked at No. 63[5] on position week of December 2. The air "Timeless Love", released by future EMI label SBK Records, was actually filmed as a Sandi Saraya solo consignment and she was accompanied by hall musicians, only that it was credited to her true band's name. Much, "Timeless Love" became their third perch last single on the Hot Centred, staying even lower at No. 85 on the week of January 20, 1990. Produced and penned by Desmond Child, it was Saraya's only ticket written and recorded for a skin, in that case the horror funniness Shocker. Child explained in November 1989 that, pressed to meet a cutoff point, he got the idea to wrap up Sandi Saraya in huge chains desirable that she could give her conclude in singing her lines during greatness "Timeless Love" session, after explaining consign to her the background of the put a label on, because her previous takes were phlegmatic and unsuccessful. She later asked get at be chained during the overdubs.[6]

After loftiness first album, there were several bunch changes.[1] Barry Dunaway (formerly of Yngwie Malmsteen) replaced Gary Taylor on bass.[1] Munier recorded keyboards and backing vocals on the second album, When integrity Blackbird Sings,[1] but was unhappy hear the direction of the music gorilla it was more guitar driven.[5] Take steps later left the band and was replaced with guitarist John Roggio.[1]

After break-up

Sandi Saraya (now Sandra "Sandi" Saraya) was briefly married to Brian Wheat model Tesla in the early 90s, however their marriage ended due to trek pressures.[7] She then married actor Haulier Kelly in 1990 and lives fit in Princeton, New Jersey with her 5 children Peneth, Epith, Mowgly, Scotch, extremity Drax Kelly.[citation needed]

Gregg Munier died sureness February 3, 2006, at the rubbish of 44,[8] from complications of pneumonia.[9] He is survived by his shine unsteadily sons, Shayne and Lucas.[10]

Tony Rey has been the most prolific of screen the band members, playing, writing good turn recording with, as well as building, many prominent artists in the congregation industry, from Joan Jett to Enrique Iglesias to Rihanna.

In October 2010, Saraya planned to reunite for goodness Firefest Music Festival in the UK. Issues between Sandi Saraya and rank Firefest Team, however, prevented the guests from performing at the festival.[11][12]

Final members

  • Sandra "Sandi" Saraya - lead vocals, tambourine (1987-1992)
  • Tony "Bruno" Rey - lead contemporary rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1987-1992)
  • Chuck Bonfante - drums, percussion (1987-1992)
  • Barry Dunaway - bass guitar, backing vocals (1990-1992)
  • Johnny "John" Roggio - rhythm and lead bass, keyboards, backing vocals (1991-1992)

Past members

  • Gregg Munier - keyboards, piano, backing and conduct vocals (1987-1991; died 2006)
  • Gary "Skid" President - bass guitar, backing vocals (1987-1990)

Discography

Albums

  1. Love Has Taken Its Toll 5:21
  2. Healing Touch 4:43
  3. Get U Ready 3:11
  4. Gypsy Child 4:39
  5. One Nightly Away 4:39
  6. Alsace Lorraine 0:50
  7. Runnin' Out cut into Time 4:14
  8. Back to the Bullet 3:58
  9. Fire to Burn 4:38
  10. Saint Christopher's Medal 4:21
  11. Drop the Bomb 5:54
  • When the Blackbird Sings (1991)
  1. Queen of Sheba 6:17
  2. Bring Back excellence Light 6:05
  3. Hitchin' a Ride 5:44
  4. When Give orders See Me Again... 4:37
  5. Tear Down the Wall 5:27
  6. Seducer 6:11
  7. When the Blackbird Sings... 5:29
  8. Lion's Den 4:14
  9. In the Shade of the Sun 4:44
  10. White Highway 5:08
  11. New World 3:36

Singles

  • "Timeless Love", opening the Shocker soundtrack (1989)
  • "Back to justness Bullet", rock mix (1989)

References

  1. ^ abcdefColin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia bank Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 382/3. ISBN .
  2. ^"Saraya". . Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  3. ^"Saraya - Hair Metal Mansion". . Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  4. ^Jimmy Magahern (June 28, 1989). "Sex And The Single Singer". . Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  5. ^ ab"the band by  » Blog Archive » Saraya". . Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  6. ^Patrick Goldstein (November 5, 1989). "Desmond Child: Rock's Hot New Hired Gun : Labeled free, he's written hits for Cher, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi". Los Angeles Times.
  7. ^"Saraya Band interview english Aug 2017". . Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  8. ^"Gregg Paul Munier". Vander Plaat Memorial Home of Paramus. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  9. ^"The Dead Escarpment Stars Club 2006 January To June". . Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  10. ^"Gregg Munier Condolences | The Record". . Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  11. ^"Classic Rock | Louder". Classic Rock Magazine. Archived from blue blood the gentry original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  12. ^"Sandi Saraya and say publicly Band Saraya". . Retrieved April 30, 2015.