Artist description Joey Randazzo, a masterful fusion of rock, soul, and a little funk. But it wasn’t always this way. This is the story of how it all began. Over the years, Joey Randazzo has forged their sound with influences of Afghan Whigs, Radiohead, and Smashing Pumpkins. Joey Randazzo is currently on the go to keep the original rock music alive and to support their ever-growing fan base population. To get the Joey Randazzo experience, be sure to catch them live and in person at your favorite venue.

Music Style Alternative Original Driving Rock

Musical Influences Afghan Whigs, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkings

Similar Artists Afghan Whigs

Artist History It all began in the spring of 1994; Frederick had just bought a Les Paul and wanted to create a rock band. He approached Fronk, who he knew sang in the high school choir. Still only in the tenth grade they found it difficult to find a rhythm section. Guzzo had been playing bass for the band Goat’s Milk for a couple of months and was looking for something a bit more professional. Guzzo was soon picked up by the two, as well as the drummer Miles. They called themselves FuzeBox and where heading off to become a punk, funk, style Stone Temple Pilots. And just why have you never heard of them? Well, Frederick was stolen by other high school band, plus the FuzeBox name was stolen by a bar in Albany. Shortly there after came college which lead to the demise of FuzeBox. Fast forward to 1999. Fronk started mastering his guitar and wanted to create a band. After much practice, determination, and drinking, Joey Randazzo was born in the spring of 1999. Most of the remaining members of FuzeBox remained including Fronk, Frederick, and Guzzo, as the drummer position became a revolving door. Ultimately in the summer of 2002, the band tracked down Bowman who auditioned for the band in the fall of 2001. He would end up being the drummer one who brought the most to the band thus, he was just what the band was looking for. Frederick found that juggling his career and finding time for the band had finally caught up with him and in the winter of 2002 he decided to leave the band. Shortly there after Fronk and Guzzo went on a micro-tour of the open mics in the Albany and Saratoga areas looking for a lead guitar player. At one of the shows, they met up with Guzzo’s long time college buddy Riel who played lead guitar for anther band. Riel, or Riels as they like to call him, is one of those folks who plays guitar almost 24-7. He has been a great asset for the band. Quickly he learned the material and has comfortably settled into the lead guitar position.

Group Members Matt Bowman, Mike Fronk, Mike Guzzo, Jeremy Riel

Instruments Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vox

Location Schenectady, New York - USA

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