Artist description Female fronted rock and roll fury!

Music Style High energy rock and roll

Musical Influences 70's glam, 50's rock and roll, metal, garage

Similar Artists KISS, AC DC, Supersuckers

Artist History Formed in Philadelphia during the spring of '97, out of the ashes of guitarist/vocalist/chief songwriter Wendy "Sparkle Plenty" Gadzuk and drummer Downtown Dave Chamillard's previous band, Dr. Bob's Nightmare, The 440s were "Hot to Go" from day one. Borrowing from the best of old blues, '50s rock 'n roll, '60s garage rock, '70s glam and punk, and '80s metal, the band adds a dose of their signature explosive energy to come up with a sound all their own. Fronted by a powerful yet melodic female vocalist, with a dual lead guitar-attack, a throbbing rhythm section, an emphasis on strong songwriting and an unrequited love for rock 'n roll, The 440s will take you on a wild ride that you won't soon forget! The original line-up featured Wendy on guitar and vocals, Dave on drums, Michelle Tiberi on guitar, and Ben Brower (Stuntmen) on bass. In August of '97, a few shows and a few guitarists later, Superstar Steve Wolff stepped up to the plate as Sparkle Plenty's partner in six-string crime, and eardrums have been ringing ever since. Immediately following Steve's induction, The 440s headed for the studio and recorded 4 songs. Hell Yeah/Dionysus Records pressed this as a self-titled 7", with a sleeve design that was a takeoff on an old Avengers record. In true DIY fashion, the band hit the road with only a 7" to promote and some t-shirts to sell, and began to spread the rock gospel across the U.S.A. After returning from their cross-country tour in the fall of '98, the band set their sights on recording their first full length CD. Four bass players later, Hollywood Jay Skwarlo joined The 440s and the line-up was solidified. The band headed into the studio and Dionysus released the results - "Scrubbing Satan's Cadillac" - in 1999. Since that time, The 440s have been spreading their brand of high-octane, gearhead sleaze mayhem up and down the East Coast and across the country. They've shared the stage with some of their idols, and their pretty faces have graced the pages of numerous rock rags. They released another full-length CD, "Hot to Go," on Steel Cage Records in 2000, not to mention numerous 7"s and compilations in both the U.S. and Europe. Their relentless touring schedule and high-energy live show has steadily gained them new fans and converts across the country. 2001 found the band shifting gears slightly; Dave and Wendy left Hostile City in the dust and headed West to set up shop in Tucson. Once there, they joined forces with guitarist G.G. Titan, a man who's talent, stature, and love of food & old cars made him a 440 from the get-go. The band visited Jeff Dahl's Devil Tree studio in August and recorded 6 songs. Steel Cage Records released this in November, 2001, as a split CD with like-minded rockers The Chickenhawks, entitled "Sumthin' Sleazy." The band will be back in the studio in 2002 with new 4-stringer Eric Degenerate, to record their third full length CD. Keep an eye out for The 440s coming to a town near you... leaving a trail of broken hearts, ringing eardrums and clean plates in their wake!!

Group Members Sparkle Plenty: lead guitar & vocals GG Titan: lead guitar & vocals Downtown Dave: drums & vocals Eric Degenerate: bass & vocals&

Albums Scrubbing Satan's Cadillac, Hot to Go

Press Reviews I loved this Philly band's first album and I like this new one even better. It sounds more like they do live, which is to say, hi-fucking-energy! And greasy as shit! Hell, greasy is an understatement, this CD contains so much petroleum product it technica lly qualifies as vinyl! The majority of the material is heads-down-and-in-your-face. I can spy such influences as AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Dead Boys, Ramones and probably most prominently, Motorhead. All good sources to tap into. The 440s also have the taste a nd the foresight to include an occasional sweaty blues and some they ain't afraid to let the tempo drop down a notch or two, which breaks things up and adds dimension just when it's needed. Personal faves would be "Up In Smoke" and the voluptuous "Stilett o Stomp." They also do a wild blaze thru of JJ's "Bad Reputation," which is over covered but this is one of the best takes ever. You can expect a thick, raunchy car wreck of guitars swimming over a dense growl of bass & drums. On the fast stuff it'll smac k ya up against the wall. On the slower numbers it just pins you to the floor like a 300 lb lover and humps the holy hell outta ya. Good sound, huh? If that ain't rock n roll, I dunno what is. Blistering, dueling lead guitars are traded between Sparkle Pl enty and Steve Wolff. Both have classic slashing, flailing styles ala Sonic Smith or Mick Green. Quite wisely and mercifuly, neither lead guitar ever dips down ito wankery. Miss Sparkle has such a cool voice. She sings the majority of the leads and on a f ew of the lines I swore I could hear Cherry Vanilla. (One of the most underrated singers in all of punk & glam!!) The girl can growl like a big ol' tiger cat! And she is sooo sssexy! All tattoos and fishnets. The boys are some sharp dressed, greaser looki n' hepcats. They look like they could rebuild your transmission just as easy as they could kick your ass. And actually they could. But trust me, they're all some of the nicest folks you could ever meet. But I wouldn't piss 'em off. One last interesting no te, the 440s band house in the city of Bro-Luv is a former funeral home, complete with embalming room And if that ain't rock n roll... -Jeff Dahl KNAC.COMThe 440s Hot to Go Lets hear it for tattooed girls that can out sing and out play most guys that fr ont a rock band! That's what you get when you obtain a copy of The 440's "Hot to Go". Sparkle Plenty fronts this Rock N Roll / Punk band. Full of hateful and true to life lyrics and stomp'n guitar riffs, Sparkle is the lace that holds this bands groove to gether. And with the help of characters like Hollywood Jay, Superstar Steve Wolff, and Downtown Dave, the groove is tight! Some of my favorite songs on this disc are "Ill be Happy (when you fuck off!)" and "Stiletto Stomp" because they both depict true li fe stories of relationships and the need to tell someone you hate exactly how you feel! So if you're into bands like Texas Terri or the Lunachicks then it is highly recommended you check out The 440's! - Scott Harding RockpileThe 440s Hot to Go ***** This sophomore effort from the 440s blows the band's debut record out of the water. Apparently changing labels from Hell Yeah to Steel Cage was just the ticket for this hard-ass rock'n roll combo. The production work is ideal, capturing every ounce of sweat and power from four top-notch musicians. Sparkle Plenty's vocals are perfectly placed in the mix, and her driving lead guitar lines ring out beautifully. The same can be said for the guitar work of Superstar Steve Wolff. "Hot To Go" is nearly as electric as a live 440s performance, which makes it one hell of a cool record. -Mark Ginsburg n˙

Additional Info Feel Alright 7

Location Tucson, AZ - USA

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