Artist description 70's Glam and punk influenced power pop

Music Style glam/power pop

Musical Influences New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, T Rex, David Bowie, Ramones,Guided By Voices,Iggy Pop

Artist History The Artist Formally Known as Vince has been performing and recording for the last ten years with a number of bands and as a solo artist in Chicago. Drawing inspiration from ‘70s era glam rock to Cheap Trick, the resulting mix is a style of rock revival with a Midwestern twist. To The Artist Formally Known As Vince, the actual making of an album is just as exciting as the writing of the songs. Fascinated by the limits to which one can push recording, TAFKA Vince released his first album, “The Oh Wow Experience,” a combination of acoustic solo and band performances. Giving true meaning to the phrase D.I.Y., TAFKA Vince played all of the instruments on the record. His latest effort, “At Last,” continues in that spirit. Entirely self-produced, and self-released, it was also recorded at home on a four-track! And who needs a backing band when you can have them all? The album includes special guest appearances by a bulk of underground Chicago bands including: Busker Soundcheck, Ruth Buzzy, Diplomat 6, Spelunkers, and Wiplot – plus members of Caviar, Ike Reilly, Bitchy, Woolworthy, Box O Car, the Cells, Van Go, Nation Wide, the Thingies, and Bondo. “At Last” comes as an enhanced CD ROM featuring a video made by Eccentric Orbit Films for the song “Their Daughter.” Not content to rest on his laurels, TAFKA Vince also writes and performs music for a variety of theatrical productions. He has scored the soundtracks to several independent films, including “A Father’s Wish” and Eccentric Orbit Films’ masterpiece, “Fucked in the Face.” The Artist Formally Known As Vince is currently at work on a new soundtrack for an upcoming Eccentric Orbit Films release.

Group Members The Artist Formally Known As Vince-Lead vocals, guitar Al Rodis-guitar, vocals Jeanne Mc Clure-bass, vocals Jim Nagrant-drums, vocals

Albums At Last(coming spring 2002), The Oh wow Experience

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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