Giuffria
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Gregg Giuffria |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Giuffria was a rock ensemble originating from Washington, D.C., established in 1981 by Gregg Giuffria after his departure from the group Angel.
1982–1983: Formation and early period
Following the dissolution of Angel, Gregg Giuffria launched a side project in 1982 that became known as Giuffria. The initial core members included Gregg Giuffria on keyboards, David Glen Eisley as lead vocalist, guitarist Craig Goldy, bassist Chuck Wright, and drummer Alan Krigger. Eisley had recently led the Los Angeles–based band Sorcery, while Goldy had a short stint with the hard rock/glam metal outfit Rough Cutt. Wright contributed bass to two tracks on Quiet Riot's Metal Health album but had not yet officially joined the band.
1984–1985: Release of Giuffria
In 1984, the band secured a deal with MCA Records under the management of Irving Azoff. Their self-titled debut album, Giuffria, climbed to No. 26 on the charts and yielded two successful singles: "Call to the Heart" (which reached No. 15 on the Hot 100) and "Lonely in Love" (peaking at No. 57 on the Hot 100).
During Deep Purple's 1984 US reunion tour, Giuffria served as the opening act, garnering favorable reviews despite limitations imposed by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, such as shortened set times and performance constraints. Additionally, they supported Foreigner on their "Agent Provocateur" Tour, enhancing their visibility.
In June 1985, the band toured Japan and released a live video titled Giuffria Japan Tour '85. They also contributed two songs, "Never Too Late" and "Say It Ain't True," to the soundtrack of Gotcha!. A third track named "What's Your Name?", credited to Camelflage, featured Gregg Giuffria and David Glen Eisley, with Giuffria producing several pieces for the project.
1986–1987: Silk + Steel era
The 1986 album Silk + Steel marked a period of personnel changes for Giuffria: guitarist Goldy departed to join Dio and was replaced by Lanny Cordola; bassist Wright rejoined Quiet Riot, succeeded first by Rick Bozzo and then David Sikes. The lead single, a cover of Mink DeVille’s "I Must be Dreaming," reached No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the album itself peaked at No. 60 on the Billboard 200. The subsequent single, "Love You Forever," despite promotional efforts including an appearance on American Bandstand, failed to chart.
By 1987, Giuffria had ended its association with MCA Records. Gregg Giuffria partnered with Gene Simmons to assemble a new lineup featuring vocalist James Christian, returning bassist Chuck Wright, and drummer Ken Mary replacing Alan Krigger. Some demo recordings appeared later on David Glen Eisley's album The Lost Tapes, while three tracks—"Pleasure Palace", "Jealous Heart", and "Slip Of The Tongue"—were recorded for the debut album of House of Lords, released through Simmons/RCA Records.
2015: Reunion at Rock City
In 2015, original members Eisley, Goldy, and Krigger reunited for a singular show at Rock City in Nottingham, England.
2025–present: Release of The Unreleased Remastered Demos
On June 10, 2025, Gregg Giuffria along with FnA Records issued The Unreleased Remastered Demos, a CD compiling nine remastered demo tracks from what would have been Giuffria’s third album originally titled Pleasure Palace, complemented by an additional bonus track.
Band members
- David Glen Eisley – lead vocals, harmonica (1983–1987, 2015), guitar (2015)
- Gregg Giuffria – keyboards, synthesizers, keytar, piano, backing vocals (1983–1987)
- Alan Krigger – drums, percussion (1983–1987, 2015)
- Craig Goldy – guitars, backing vocals (1983–1985, 2015)
- Chuck Wright – bass guitar, backing vocals (1983–1985, 1987)
- Lanny Cordola – guitars (1985–1987)
- Rick Bozzo – bass guitar (1985–1986)
- David Sikes – bass guitar (1986–1987)
- Ken Mary – drums and percussion (1987)
- Adam Emmons – keyboards (2015)
- Dario Seixas – bass guitar (2015)
Studio albums
- Giuffria (released 1984)
- Silk + Steel (released 1986)
Compilation albums
- The Unreleased Remastered Demos (2025 release)
Singles
| Title | Year | Highest Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot 100 |
US Rock | |||
| "Call to the Heart" | 1984 | 15 | 3 | Giuffria |
| "Do Me Right" (promo) | 1985 | — | 41 | |
| "Lonely in Love" | 1985 | 57 | 43 | |
| "I Must Be Dreaming" | 1986 | 52 | 28 | Silk + Steel |
| "Love You Forever" | 1986 | — | — | |
Soundtrack contributions
| Song Title | Year | Featured Soundtrack |
|---|---|---|
| "Say It Ain't True" | 1985 | Gotcha! |
Bibliography
- Hale, Mark. Headbangers. Popular Culture, Ink, 1993. First edition, second printing. pp. 162–163.
- Turman, Katherine. "Giuffria: an ex-Angel's band on a rapid ascent." Los Angeles Times, January 30, 1985.
External links
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- American glam metal musical groups
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- MCA Records artists
- Musical groups established in 1982
- Musical groups disestablished in 1987
- Musical groups reestablished in 2015
- Musical groups disestablished in 2015
- Rock music groups from Washington, D.C.