Alex Grossi (born November 22, 1976) is an American guitarist , best known as the guitarist of heavy metal band Quiet Riot and the hard rock supergroup Hookers & Blow with Dizzy Reed .
27-989: Grossi is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alex Grossi (born 1976), American guitarist Camillo Grossi (1876–1941), Italian general Carlo Grossi (born c. 1634; died 1688), Italian composer and singer Cayetano Domingo Grossi (1854–1900), first serial killer in Argentinian history Eduardo Vio Grossi (1944–2022), Chilean lawyer and judge Elia Grossi (born 1974), Italian former professional tennis player Enzo Grossi (1908–1960), Officer in Italian Navy during World War II Esther Pillar Grossi (born 1936), Brazilian educator and federal deputy in Rio Grande do Sul Fabio Grossi (dancer) (born 1977), Italian dancer and ballet teacher Fabio Grossi (athlete) (born 1967), retired Italian sprinter who specialized in
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81-556: A successful campaign against a proposed nuclear waste dump located near the East Windsor town line. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 28.7 square miles (74.3 km ), of which 28.1 square miles (72.7 km ) is land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km ), or 2.12%, is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 24,412 people, 8,905 households, and 6,767 families residing in
108-645: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Alex Grossi Alexander Nicholas Grossi was born Alexander Nicholas Lesbines on November 22, 1976, and grew up in South Windsor, Connecticut . At age 17 he got a job teaching guitar lessons at Riccardo's Music Center in East Hartford . While living in Connecticut, he was lead guitarist for the band Wake Up Jack. Upon finishing high school, he moved to Boston where he joined up with Angry Salad . The band
135-501: Is the center of the town's historic district. The Wood Memorial Library & Museum and Ellsworth School are located on the street. Minister Timothy Edwards, the namesake of the town's middle school, is buried in a cemetery located on this street. In 1698, Edwards became the first minister for the settlers on the east side of the river, and his church was built on Main Street (in present-day South Windsor). His son, theologian Jonathan Edwards ,
162-526: The Connecticut River for grazing and farming purposes. By 1700, a number of families had made their homes in the area. In 1768, the residents of the area were allowed to incorporate as the separate town of East Windsor , though the area was informally referred to as East Windsor before this time. At the time, the town included all of what is now the present-day towns of East Windsor, South Windsor, and Ellington . Known for its agriculture and ship building,
189-561: The 400 metres Franco Grossi (born 1939), Italian discus thrower Gabriele Grossi (born 1972), Italian professional football player Giordana Grossi , cognitive neuroscientist and psychologist Giovanni Francesco Grossi (1653–1697), Italian singer of bel canto Guy Grossi (born 1965), Australian Chef and media personality Jorge Rodríguez Grossi (born 1947), Chilean politician José Nicomedes Grossi (1915–2009), Brazilian bishop Lodovico Grossi da Viadana (c. 1560–1627), Italian composer, teacher, and Franciscan friar of
216-485: The Illinois House of Representatives Pietro Grossi (1917–2002), Italian composer of computer music, visual artist and hacker Rafael Grossi (born 1961), Argentine diplomat Tommaso Grossi (1791–1853), Lombard poet and novelist Tony Grossi (born 1958), American radio/TV personality Jillian Grossi (born 2001), American/ Italian Hair stylist Others [ edit ] plural for Venetian grosso ,
243-496: The Order of Minor Observants Lorenzo Grossi (born 1998), Italian professional footballer Marzia Grossi (born 1970), Italian former professional tennis player Oreste Grossi (1912–2008), Italian rower Orietta Grossi (born 1959), Italian basketball player Paolo Grossi (born 1985), Italian professional football player Paolo Grossi (judge) (1933–2022), Italian judge Patrick Grossi (born 1942), Republican member of
270-670: The Walt Disney/Touchstone picture The Proposal and the VH1 series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew . He has also done several TV appearances including a 2003 documentary on the Rhode Island nightclub fire for the Lifetime network. In addition to touring with Dizzy Reed in Hookers & Blow he also appears on Dizzy Reed's debut solo album, Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy , a record that has been in
297-456: The [PRS ROAD SHOW], put on by Paul Reed Smith guitars. In 2010 Adler's Appetite released "Alive", a new single. The song was released in conjunction with Adler's New York Times Bestseller tell-all biography "My Appetite for Detstruction: Sex, Drugs and Guns N' Roses" and debuted on The Howard Stern Show in July. The band also did a 50 city US tour in support of the release. On September 13, 2010, it
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#1732855869664324-405: The average family size was 3.16. In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. The median income for a household in the town
351-599: The band's name as something for people to "Pay attention to." The group does not write music, and tours for fun with different lineups of all-star musicians. Grossi has also written, toured and recorded with such artists as Bang Tango , Steven Adler of Guns N' Roses , Adler's Appetite , Jani Lane of Warrant , Beautiful Creatures , Love/Hate , Skid Row , Dizzy Reed of Guns N' Roses (in Hookers & Blow), Orange County hardcore band Ignite and Elektra Records singer/songwriter Aimee Allen . In 2009 Grossi took part in
378-558: The choice to go to a magnet school, Two Rivers Magnet Middle School in East Hartford. They then finish up their schooling at South Windsor High School . Over 140 students in the 2004, 2005, and 2006 classes have been admitted to the University of Connecticut in Storrs . South Windsor is governed by a council-manager form of government. The town manager is appointed by the town council and
405-450: The leader of the council is designated as the mayor, with a deputy mayor also chosen from amongst the council. The town council holds its elections every two years, on odd-numbered years. Each party nominates only up to six candidates for the nine town council positions (which are all at-large), and each voter may only vote for up to six candidates from the pool of all candidates nominated by all parties. The top nine vote-getters win seats on
432-539: The making for over ten years. Most recently, Alex has appeared on the latest release from Hip-Hop icons Public Enemy appearing alongside George Clinton and Cypress Hill on the track "What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down"?. South Windsor, Connecticut South Windsor is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut , United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region . The population
459-408: The population. There were 8,905 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and
486-494: The public school systems in South Windsor begin at the elementary school level (Kindergarten through Grade 5) at one of four elementary schools: Pleasant Valley, Orchard Hill, Philip R. Smith, and Eli Terry, with Wapping now used by the local recreation department, instead of previously running as a school. After graduating from elementary school, students then move on to Timothy Edwards Middle School, for grades 6–8. They also have
513-651: The songs "Free" and "Strange Daze" for the 2006 Rehab and joined in for the album's 2007 tour, which included feature slots at the 2007 Sweden Rock Festival as well as the first annual Rocklahoma Festival. Grossi remained in the band until vocalist Kevin DuBrow 's death. Quiet Riot disbanded in January 2008, but has since been revived by Frankie Banali and has been touring again since 2010. Along with Dizzy Reed of Guns N' Roses , Grossi formed Hookers & Blow in 2003, shortly after Grossi's move to L.A. Dizzy Reed suggested
540-566: The town of East Windsor, including South Windsor, supplied more than 200 volunteers during the American Revolution . In 1786, Ellington became an independent town, and South Windsor was incorporated as a separate town in 1845. Tobacco has been a major crop grown in South Windsor since its founding. (Old) Main Street, located near the Connecticut River and running north to south from the border of East Windsor to that of East Hartford,
567-425: The town. The population density was 873.1 inhabitants per square mile (337.1/km ). There were 9,071 housing units at an average density of 324.4 per square mile (125.3/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 85.95% White , 2% African American , 0.18% Native American , 3.71% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.66% from other races , and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of
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#1732855869664594-450: Was $ 73,990, and the median income for a family was $ 82,807. Males had a median income of $ 55,703 versus $ 38,665 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 30,966. About 1.5% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Top employers in South Windsor according to the town's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Children attending
621-459: Was 26,918 at the 2020 census . In 1659, Thomas Burnham (1617–1688) purchased the tract of land now covered by the towns of South Windsor and East Hartford from Tantinomo, chief sachem of the Podunk Indians . Burnham lived on the land and later willed it to his nine children. Beginning in the middle of the 17th century, a few settlers from Windsor began using land on the east bank of
648-524: Was announced that Hotel Diablo had signed a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records and Entertainment One for the release of the band's full-length debut "The Return To Psycho, California", which was released worldwide on September 25, 2012. Grossi has had music placed in multiple T.V. shows and motion pictures including the Quincy Jones produced film The Smokers , the FX hit series Sons of Anarchy as well as
675-524: Was announced that Quiet Riot would be reforming with the line up which would include Grossi, Frankie Banali and Chuck Wright . In 2011 Grossi formed Hotel Diablo . The band entered the studio with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke producing. They released the first track "Set it Off" via iTunes and band played its first show at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood on September 2, 2011. In July 2012 it
702-401: Was born in South Windsor (at the time still part of Windsor). Ulysses S. Grant stayed at a home on the street. The town has become less and less agricultural and rural since 1950. This former farming community has been transformed into a suburban town with industrial and commercial districts. The town's population more than tripled between 1950 and 2000. In the early 1990s, residents mobilized
729-638: Was soon signed to Atlantic Records and toured extensively until 2001, when the AOL/Time-Warner merger cost them their deal. The band was bought out of their second record and went their separate ways. In 2002 Grossi re-located to Los Angeles and quickly became one the hardest working guitarists in town, eventually landing him the guitar spot in Quiet Riot when the band re-formed in 2004. Grossi toured with Quiet Riot in 2005 and 2006 throughout America, Europe, South America and Asia and contributed songwriting on
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