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W.A.S.P drummer Steve Riley died on October 24, 2023

steve riley

Steve Riley: A Drumming Legend Steve Riley (January 22, 1956 – October 24, 2023) was an American rock drummer, best known for his work with Keel, W.A.S.P., and L.A. Guns. Drummers often find themselves in the background, setting the rhythm and providing the backbone of a band’s sound. Yet, there are certain drummers who manage to break through the shadows and leave an indelible mark on the world of music. Steve Riley was one such drummer. With a career spanning several decades, Steve Riley wasnot only a prominent figure in the world of rock and heavy metal but has also…
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KISS, Meat Loaf and WASP guitarist Bob Kulick died on May 29, 2020

Bob Kulick

Robert J. (Bob) Kulick (January 16, 1950 – May 29, 2020) was an American guitarist and record producer, best known for his studio work with KISS and shock-rock heavy metal band W.A.S.P. Robert J. (Bob) Kulick was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was the older brother of another former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick. In late 1972 Bob Kulick took a chance and auditioned for the lead guitar spot in a new band called KISS. KISS founding members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss were very impressed by Bob’s performance, but the glitzier showman Ace Frehley, who auditioned…
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