Blackeyed Susan (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | "Dizzy" Dean Davidson |
| Defunct | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Number of employees | 9 (Early 1990s) |
Blackeyed Susan was a rock ensemble originating from Philadelphia, active during the early 1990s, specifically from 1990 until 1992. The group was initiated by vocalist and guitarist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson following his departure from Britny Fox.
History
In 1990, former Britny Fox lead singer Dean Davidson established Blackeyed Susan. He brought on board Rick Criniti, previously the keyboardist for Cinderella (band), who transitioned to guitar duties for this project. The band's roster was rounded out by bassist Erik Levy, guitarist Tony Santoro, and drummer Chris Branco. Unlike the glam metal approach of Davidson’s earlier band, Blackeyed Susan embraced a sound that leaned more heavily on blues rock influences.
Their first album, Electric Rattlebone, was launched under Mercury Records in 1991 but did not achieve commercial success. This lack of sales led Mercury to pull their support during the subsequent tour. During this period, Jimmy Marchiano replaced Rick Crintini on guitar. In 1992, the band began producing a second album entitled Just a Taste, which ultimately was never officially released and only circulated as a demo recording.
Members
- Dean Davidson – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Erik Levy – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Walter Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Tony Santoro – guitar, backing vocals
- Rick Crintini – guitar, backing vocals, folk instruments
- Chris Branco – drums, percussion
- Dave Barlow – keyboards, backing vocals, folk instruments
- Jimmy Marchiano – guitar, backing vocals
- Jeff Cease – guitar
- Joey Marchiano – drums
Discography
- Electric Rattlebone (1991, Mercury Records)
- Just a Taste (1992, self-distributed)