Artist description Turbo! plays basic heavy rock, 1 guitar doubling rhythm and lead, 1 bass keeping up the rhythm, drums, and vocals.

Music Style Modeled after '80s pop and hair metal

Musical Influences There's so many, I'm gonna miss some: Poison, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Judas Priest (the Turbo album), WASP, Bon Jovi, Icon, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, The Scorpions, Ratt, Billy Idol, Hawkwind...

Similar Artists I was once told we sound like Zeppelin, but I don't agree with that, that's up to Whitesnake to do!

Artist History One night, at a party, Mad Dog burst out that North Reading needed an '80s pop metal band, a group of misfits that would be the loudest band the town had ever heard. Johnny Dangerously immediately offered his talents for lead vocals, and that night Turbo was born. MD had been trying to put together such a band now for two years! For some strange reason, several other people jumped at the idea. Mad Dog would play bass and Ty Vasapoli and Reggie Pawle would play co-lead guitars. A drummer was soon found, and a first rehearsal scheduled. Mad Dog wouldn't be able to make this rehearsal due to his national tuba tour, however. Strangely enough, 4 guitarists showed up for what was to be this band. Afterwards, Ty left as it was too much of a commitment to his other band at the time. Mad Dog, disgusted that so many people thought they were Turbo's guitarist, disbanded the group when he returned, claiming guitar duties soley for himself. A bassist, Jen I'Talia, was hired on, as was Jumbo Stixx as the permament drumsman. They played their first show together on July 3, 2001, debuting at a punk rock benefit concert for a skate park as the 6th band (out of 7) on the bill. Not bad for the band's first show! They were almost headliners, until the last band did finally show up. But, something strange happened at this punk convention: the kids were actually getting into the heavy music! Where will it go from here? Only time will tell...

Group Members The Mad Dog (Lead Guitar), Johnny Dangerously (Lead Vocals), Jen I'Talia (Lead Bass), Jumbo Stixx (Lead Drums)

Instruments Electric guitar, electric bass, electric vocals, and percussion

Albums None, just playing shows for now

Press Reviews "I don't listen to your type of music, but you guys are REALLY talented." -Matt from Oblivious (also on MP3.com)

Location North Reading, MA - USA

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