"Star Circus, the connection between ELO and Def Leppard, was confined to moving forward only during crucial guitar solos."
In the heart of London, Star Circus, a quartet that blends the classic sounds of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and Def Leppard, has made a name for themselves. The band, fronted by Dave Winkler, has recently released their latest album, From The Wreckage, via Renaissance Records.
The album, a collaborative effort from the entire band, is a departure from their debut, which featured Winkler alone. In One Hit Wonder, listeners can find references to the band's unique experiences, including rules such as standing in a diamond formation and specific guitar solo walking directions.
Winkler, a fan of bands like Queen and Guns N' Roses, draws inspiration from a wide range of rock acts, including Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, and Def Leppard. His past includes playing in other people's bands, including tribute acts, where he impersonated figures like Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance and Ozzy Osbourne.
The band's latest single, One Hit Wonder, is inspired by band life and a controlling individual. The song was performed live at the band's biggest ever gig, where an unexpected event occurred.
During this concert, the band's original guitarist faced issues at a festival, leading to his removal from the event. In a moment of necessity, the band's keyboard player, who does not usually perform at their shows, stepped up to the plate. With only ninety minutes to learn the lead guitar parts, he deputized admirably, providing instructions between every song during the emergency performance.
More recently, the band welcomed a new member, Sophie Aurelia Young, who joined as the bassist. Despite the challenges, Star Circus continues to captivate audiences with their unique blend of classic rock and modern flair.
- Star Circus, known for their blend of classic rock and modern sounds, recently performed live at their biggest gig yet, where an unanticipated event occurred.
- The band, during the emergency performance, had their keyboard player take on the lead guitar parts, as their original guitarist faced issues at a festival.
- Although not typically performing at their shows, the band's keyboard player stepped up to the plate, managing to learn the lead guitar parts in just ninety minutes.
- The band's latest single, One Hit Wonder, was inspired by their unique experiences, including band life and a controlling individual.
- Dave Winkler, the frontman of Star Circus, draws inspiration from a diverse range of rock acts, including Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, and Def Leppard.
- In From The Wreckage, their latest album, Star Circus has departed from their debut, which featured Winkler alone, with a collaborative effort from the entire band.
- The album, released via Renaissance Records, contains references to the band's experiences, such as standing in a diamond formation and specific guitar solo walking directions, as found in the track One Hit Wonder.
