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Band Timeline

2012

Formation of The Dead Daisies

The Dead Daisies, an Australian-American rock supergroup, were formed in Sydney in 2012 by Jon Stevens, an established singer-songwriter with ties to INXS and Noiseworks, and guitarist David Lowy, previously with the band Mink. This collaboration arose after being reintroduced by David Edwards, a figure in the music industry known for managing INXS. The band was envisioned as a flexible lineup that included veteran rock musicians, setting the tone for their dynamic and revolving membership.
2013

Debut Album Release and Initial Touring

The band quickly made their mark with their self-titled debut album, recorded in just two weeks at Wishbone Studios in Los Angeles and produced by John Fields. Released in August 2013 in North America and later in the UK, the album showcased their classic rock influence. Notably, the single 'Lock N' Load,' co-written and featuring Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, gained significant attention on major platforms including Rolling Stone and BBC Radio 2. The band supported the album with extensive touring, opening for legendary acts like ZZ Top and Aerosmith, and participating in the Uproar Festival with Jane's Addiction and Alice in Chains.
2013-2015

Lineup Changes and Continued Activity

Between 2013 and 2015, The Dead Daisies experienced significant lineup changes, with key musicians such as Charley Drayton and Darryl Jones joining for UK tours. They headlined in the UK for the first time in late 2013 and broadened their live presence internationally, with performances including Tel Aviv, Israel. Their song 'Lock N' Load' was internationally recognized, even played at Wembley Stadium during an NFL game in London. The band received favorable coverage in major rock magazines and had their single voted among the best songs of 2013 by Classic Rock readers. In 2014, The Dead Daisies returned to Australia for their first headline tour there, continuing to build their profile.
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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

David Lowy

2013

Electric guitar

Tommy Clufetos

2024

Drums (drum set)

John Corabi

2014

Lead vocals

Michael Devin

2024

Electric bass guitar

Doug Aldrich

2016

Electric guitar

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Jon Stevens

2012
2014

Lead vocals

Frank Ferrer

2013
2013

Drums (drum set)

Dizzy Reed

2013
2016

Keyboard

Deen Castronovo

2017
N/A

Drums (drum set)

Marco Mendoza

2013
N/A

Electric bass guitar

Charley Drayton

2013
2014

Drums (drum set)

Brian Tichy

2015
2017

Drums (drum set)

Richard Fortus

2013
2016

Electric guitar

Clayton Doley

2013
2013

Keyboard

Alex Carapetis

2013
2013

Drums (drum set)

Alan Mansfield

2013
2013

Keyboard

Brian Tichy

2013
2013

Drums (drum set)

Story of The Dead Daisies

The Dead Daisies, a hard rock "supergroup" formed in Sydney, Australia in 2012, boasts a revolving door of all-star musicians with pedigrees that read like a who's who of rock royalty. Members have played with legendary acts such as Whitesnake, Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, and Mötley Crüe, among others. Despite its shifting lineup, the band has consistently been spearheaded by guitarist David Lowy.

Initially founded by Jon Stevens (Noiseworks, INXS) and David Lowy (Mink), the pair were reconnected by former INXS manager David Edwards. Their eponymous debut album, recorded in just two weeks at Los Angeles' Wishbone Studios with producer John Fields, dropped in August 2013 via Caroline/Universal in North America, and later in the UK. The album's lead single, "Lock N' Load," features a guitar solo by none other than Guns N' Roses' Slash, who also co-wrote the track. This Rolling Stone Daily Download and BBC Radio 2 staple launched the band into the international spotlight, setting the stage for a career defined by both its impressive roster and its consistently powerful sound.

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