ALCATRAZZ may not have sold millions of albums or sold out large arenas back in the 80s, but as time rolled on they achieved cult status. Partially due to their brand of U.S. meets U.K. Hard Rock, but also due to the legendary members that have passed through over the years. Swedish guitar showman Yngwie Malmsteen was an early member. He was replaced by Steve Vai if you can believe it. Fabled Rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG) appeared on all but two ALCATRAZZ releases.
ALCATRAZZ has seen its share of stops and starts over the decades, but core members Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea have been flying the flag for 40 years now. Guitar virtuoso Joe Stump joined the band around 2017 and became a major contributor in the songwriting and development of the band. Current vocalist Doogie White (RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SCHENKER) made his first appearance on their 2021 release V.
The sixth studio album by ALCATRAZZ, Take No Prisoners…
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