Artist description John is a multi instrumental singer songwriter. After garnering "1999 Male Pop CD Of The Year" on Kweevaks.com, things have taken off for John. After a 23 date, 5 state acoustic tour this past spring, John is gaining more momentum and selling more CD's. With almost 2,000 units sold as an independent, John was signed to A2 Records! John is working hard, getting ready for a fall tour & getting ready for his next CD. Come out to a show if you can and...Keep The faith!

Music Style AOR Top 40 Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Triumph, Journey, Bon Jovi

Similar Artists Bon Jovi, Rik Emmett, Journey, Survivor

Artist History Picking up a guitar at age five was the first stop for John Taglieri, and he hasn't looked back since. This thirty-two year old, multi-instrumental, singer, songwriter has been playing and recording music professionally since the age of 15. He has released independant albums with past groups, toured on local, regional and national levels, and received airplay from many local radio stations. He has had numerous articles, and interviews both in print and on radio. Music is a way of life to him. With a degree in Audio Engineering from The Center for the Media Arts in New York City, and many recordings under his belt, he is well aware and very capable of what it takes to perform in the studio. With well over 1000 performing dates, he knows what it takes to put on a show. He has shared bills with some of the most famous players out there and has played some of the best venues in his home area. He has been a lead guitar player, lead vocalist/frontman, drummer, percussionist, bassist and keyboard player. His vocal talent has been used in every project he has ever been involved in, be it as a lead, or background vocalist. His ability to play many instruments has insured that he has kept busy at all times. He has also been involved in many recordings in his home area, working occasionally as a studio musician. 1999 was a year of extreme growth for John as a performer and artist. With sales of his CD growing by years end, labels started taking notice. 2000 kept this momentum going and by summer, John had been signed to A2 Records, sucessfully toured the East Coast, and become an Ovation Guitars Sponsored Artist. His album was released in Europe on 7/31/00 and in the US in late August. With a full tour being scheduled for Fall/Winter 2000/2001, there seems to be no stopping the momentum!

Group Members John Taglieri--Lead Vocals,Guitar

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards

Albums Leap Of Faith

Press Reviews "Pretty impressive!... For a guy who is putting out your first album, your production is good!" - Scott Shannon- Scott & Todd Morning Show- WPLJ Radio NY ************************************************** "A talented guy...I like his voice!...This is a great album!" - Todd Pettingill- Scott & Todd Morning Show- WPLJ Radio NY **************************************************** "I think this is a very solid album full of catchy songs. Definitely do yourselves a favour and check out John's music. He is in my opinion one of the best new artists from the USA." - Vince V. - AOR Central Website **************************************************** "I love his voice...This album is excellent!" - Naomi DiClemente - Scott & Todd Morning Show - WPLJ Radio NY ************************************************** "Having listened to the album many times now, I can surely say that it shines. It's just awesome and not only the songs, vocals, big hooks but also the production is great." - Ed Kruijskamp - Rock Report Magazine ************************************************** "Impressive...a striking rocker...more to offer than typical hard rock...he shows his huge amount of talent!!" - Birgitte Schwanke - Metal and Hard Rock Area Webzine ************************************************** "The album is not only impressive due to fine production value and good songs, but also because Taglieri played all the instruments and sang." - Don DiLorio - The North Jersey Herald ************************************************** "a solid effort...the musicianship is top notch and the production quality borders on incredible for a self produced effort" - Dan Harding - Heavy Harmonies Website ************************************************** "John Taglieri definitely has great talent; if you are a fan of "music" you will appreciate all this CD has to offer." - Lauren Faccidomo - NJ Rocks Web Site ************************************************** "The first two tracks (the title track and "Shangri-La") are the best of the album being both good rock/AOR with catchy chorus..."Leap of Faith" is a good debut album." - Roger Brosel - AORLand Web Site **************************************************** "...a diverse blend of catchy pop rock songs infused with the pure emotion of John's remarkabe voice." - Deann DiNardo - Steppin' Out Magazine ************************************************** "Taglieri sings and plays virtually every instrument on the disk, with his gifted voice bringing the songs to life." - Leslie Gold - Steppin' Out Magazine ************************************************** "As good a rock album as I have ever heard! His voice is fantastic and the songwriting is excellent!" - Hal Selzer - East Coast Rocker ************************************************** "Excellent...Fantastic...Impressive...A must hear...This could have easily been a major label release." -Gabor Klienbloesem - Editor, Strutter'zine Website - Strutter Magazine, Holland ************************************************** "Taglieri is a multi-talented singer and songwriter who is capable of producing music across many genres...This album is a pop rock gem...a must listen for fans of classic 80's rock!!" - Richard Lynch - Kweevak Tracks Web site ************************************************** "The 1999 ‘Male Pop Album Of The Year’!!!… Simply stated, this album is a pop rock gem that is gaining popularity and airplay all over the world…a must listen for fans of classic 80’s rock!!" - Richard Lynch - Kweevak Tracks Web Site ************************************************** "a nice debut album that I recommend to all...great AOR rock!" - Juha Harjula - Midwestern Skies Website ************************************************** "This is a great songwriter...knows how to rock...definitely and artist on the rise!" -Pete Stevens - Chicago Music Zine ************************************************** "This is a top-notch, first class CD that is definately a sign of good writing, producing and performing. Great stuff!" - Dennis Fitt - State of the Rock World Web Site ************************************************** "Of all the CD's that I receive from independant artists, you are definitely in the top 10%. This is a CD that I would go out and buy at the store simply as a consumer, and there can be no higher compliment!" - Rick Ivanoff - Dog Star Music ************************************************** "is a multi talented musician...this CD is excellent...much better than most of the releases from the European AOR labels!!" - Wally Wallstrom - Catchy Hooks Magazine ************************************************** "A highly polished rock standard! It's got everything a pop rock song demands." - Alex Barnell - BandDB MP3 Web site - Reviewing the single "Leap of Faith" *************************************************** "A very talented musician...a great songwriter...in a category that only few dare enter...each song is well crafted and hook filled!" - Marc Davison - Access Management Group **************************************************** "I just finished listening to the (Leap of Faith) CD...Awesome! The songs are great and your vocals and productions...outstanding!" - Julian Hernandez -Producer

Location East Rutherford, NJ - USA

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