John Corabi
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| Birth name | John Corabi |
| Born | April 26, 1959 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Heavy metal, Hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1988-Present |
| Label(s) | Elektra |
| Associated acts | Angel City Outlaws Angora Brides of Destruction E.S.P Mötley Crüe Ratt The Scream Twenty 4 Seven Union |
| Website | http://www.john-corabi.net/ |
John Corabi (born on April 26, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a heavy metal singer and guitarist who has worked with such bands as Angora, The Scream, Mötley Crüe, Union and ESP (both with former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick), Ratt (as a guitarist), Twenty 4 Seven (with his Ratt bandmate Bobby Blotzer), Zen Lunatic, Brides of Destruction, and Angel City Outlaws (with his Ratt bandmates Robbie Crane and Bobby Blotzer, and former Ratt guitarist Keri Kelli).
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[edit] Mötley Crüe
After Mötley Crüe parted ways with lead singer Vince Neil in 1992, Corabi was hired as his replacement. Bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee stated that the band would benefit from the addition of John's voice (deeper and more powerful than Neil's) and having another musician contribute to the songwriting. However, Corabi's voice did not have the same effect as his predecessor which alienated some fans and record labels. Corabi recorded the self-titled Mötley Crüe album in 1994 and the EP Quaternary. Though the music was heavier and more elaborate than the rest of the Motley Crue catalog, it did not sell as well as previous releases from the band and by 1997 he was replaced by the returning Vince Neil.
[edit] ESP (Eric Singer Project)
ESP also featured Karl Cochran and Eric Singer. Ace Frehley, who Karl Cochran had previously played with, guested with ESP.
[edit] TWENTY 4 SEVEN
Twenty 4 Seven, a collaboration with Corabi, drummer Bobby Blotzer (Ratt, Contraband), and guitarist Rob Marcello (Ironhorse, Obsession, Danger Danger) recorded 10 hard rock tracks entitled Destination Everywhere (US, 2002).
[edit] Brides of Destruction
Corabi was featured as second guitarist on Brides of Destruction Here Comes The Brides (US, 2004).
[edit] Other Projects
Corabi performed songs on the Karl Cochran solo album Voodooland - Give Me Air released in 2005.
2005 also saw the release of the first Union DVD, Do Your Own Thing Live, containing two full-length concerts.
Union performed in Tokyo, Japan in January, 2005 and toured Europe in November and December 2005.
Corabi toured Europe with ESP in May 2005 and the USA with RATT in summer of 2005.
In February 2006, Corabi returned to Japan with ESP for live appearances and meet-and-greets with fans. ESP also performed in Australia in April 2006 for shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
In late 2006, Corabi played the last show with RATT fronted by Jizzy Pearl in Guadalajara, Mexico before the band reunited with original vocalist Stephen Pearcy.
Corabi contributed vocals on a song for Liberty N' Justice (a Christian group that does all-star rock albums) called "Doubting Thomas." The track was released in 2007 on the "Independance Day" album.
Corabi is working on a solo album for release in 2007.
In the Summer of 2007, John toured with reunited RATT while on tour with Poison and Vains of Jenna.
In November 2007 John played 4 shows in Japan and 2 shows in Australia with Ratt while touring with Winger.
In December of 2007, John returned to Mexico City with ESP (Eric Singer Project) for one show and meet-and-greets with fans. The set included songs from Motorhead, Led Zeppelin, Kiss and other favorites.
Early in 2008, John Corabi attended the MOTLEY CRUISE, a 4-day cruise in the Caribbean (Miami, Key West and Cozumel, MX) including performers such as Vince Neil, Skid Row, Slaughter, Endeverafter, Lynam and Ratt. On this cruise, Corabi joined Vince Neil on stage to perform "Highway to Hell" by AC\DC. This performance was a unique event as fans witnessed the two Motley Crue vocalists share the same microphone.
[edit] Future Plans
Corabi plans to release a solo album in 2008, followed by a solo tour performing songs from bands he has worked with throughout his career.
[edit] Discography
- Let It Scream (1991)
- Mötley Crüe (1994)
- Quaternary EP (1994)
- Red, White & Crue (2005)
- Lost and Spaced (1998)
- ESP (1999)
- Live in Japan (2007)
- Union (1998)
- The Blue Room (1999)
- Live in the Galaxy (1999)
Twenty 4 Seven
- Destination Everywhere (2002)
- Here Comes the Brides (2004)
Voodooland
- Give Me Air (2004)
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