Cult Legends Return to Disturb the Peace Once Again
Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo, and Gary Shea founded Alcatrazz in 1983. That same year they released their first album No Parole From Rock ‘n’ Roll with a then unknown guitarist Yngwie Malsteen. In 1985 Alcatrazz released their second album Disturbing the Peace with then unknown guitarist Steve Vai replacing Malmsteen. Alcatrazz released one more album, Dangerous Game, in 1986 before calling it quits. Members moved onto various other projects in the decades that followed.
After 34 years apart, Bonnet, Waldo, and Shea have reunited for Alcatrazz’s forth full length album Born Innocent [review], released July 31, 2020. This time they recruited well-know guitar legend Joe Stump and Mark Benquecha on drums. A number of artists from Graham Bonnet’s past also come along for the ride including Steve Vai, Chris Impelliteri, Nozomu Wakai, Dario Mollo, and the late Bob Kulick. Metal Express Radio interviewed keyboardist and co-founder Jimmy Waldo.
Highlights include:
- Discussion of Alcatrazz’s latest album Born Innocent
- What got Joe Stump the guitarist position in the band
- Was this the first attempt at getting the band back together
- What prevented the band from getting to the next level
- Discussion Alcatrazz’s legacy
- Waldo’s work on Quiet Riot’s album with Paul Shortino …and more!
Alcatrazz is:
Graham Bonnet – Vocals
Jimmy Waldo – Keyboards
Gary Shea – Bass
Joe Stump – Guitar
Mark BenQuechea – Drums
Band Links:
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