35-401: World Upside Down is the fifth studio album (second since the reunion), by House of Lords , released on May 23, 2006. The album features founding member James Christian once again with an all-new line-up, as he is the only one of the original members left on the line-up. Still, founding member Gregg Giuffria , who was not reunited with the original line-up for the 2004 album The Power and
70-561: A great budget and turned in a beautifully crafted album with great songs, no fillers. I was totally happy with the record and hoped we could really take this album right to the top of the charts." Alongside Christian and Giuffria, line-up changes for Demons Down consisted of a new drummer Tommy Aldridge , a new bass player in Sean McNabb (ex Quiet Riot ), and a new guitar player in Dennis Chick (ex-V.V.S.I.). The album spawned two singles,
105-575: A list of guest musicians. Other notable contributions to the album came from Doug Aldrich , Rick Nielsen , Chris Impellitteri , Mandy Meyer , David Glen Eisley , Robin Zander , Mike Tramp , Steve Plunkett and Ron Keel . Deliberately more guitar-oriented than the debut, the album hit No. 120 on the charts and in the wake of the successful single "Can't Find My Way Home" (a Blind Faith cover). The single and video also did well on Album Rock radio peaking at No. 10. The second single "Remember My Name"
140-641: A local band called "d'Thumbs". One and a half years of lawsuits ensued, after which he was contractually free to record again. Aldridge spent 1978 to 1981 with the Pat Travers Band, recording five albums over that time. Upon parting ways with Travers in 1981, Aldridge moved to London, England and began working with Gary Moore , recording the Dirty Fingers album. American guitarist Randy Rhoads , who had recently arrived in England to record with Ozzy Osbourne ,
175-487: A short time in the line-up of Manic Eden . After legal delays over the rights to the band name, the group reformed in 2000, featuring an extended line-up of Christian, Giuffria, Cordola, Guy, Mary, and Wright, although Guy soon departed. Two years later The Power and the Myth was finished but it was 2004 before it was released by Frontiers Records . The album marked the return of Chuck Wright, Lanny Cordola and Ken Mary, but
210-457: A short-lived project called M.A.R.S. Close friends, Aldridge and Sarzo both joined Whitesnake in 1987 as the band prepared to tour in support of its multi-platinum selling Whitesnake album. Aldridge and Sarzo performed on the band's follow-up album, Slip of the Tongue , released in 1989. Announcing he was going to take a break from the music industry, Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale put
245-480: A springboard to make a name for himself in the industry, something he says he's not particularly proud of in hindsight. Not happy with the band's heavy use of hashish , Aldridge attempted to leave Black Oak Arkansas. As the band's management wasn't keen on giving him his contractual freedom, Aldridge was forced to sneak away in the middle of the night and subsequently "hide out in Chicago". During that period he played with
280-513: Is an American rock band based in Connecticut , with members in New Jersey and Florida . House of Lords was formed in 1987 by former Angel member and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria following his solo project Giuffria . After listening to demos – originally intended for Giuffria's third record – a record deal with Gene Simmons ' company Simmons Records was agreed upon, on two conditions: to change
315-451: Is credited in the liner notes and pictured on the inner sleeve of Osbourne's 1981 album Diary of a Madman , Lee Kerslake actually performed all the drum parts on the original release. Aldridge has stated that working with Rhoads in Osbourne's band was one of the "musical highlights" of his life. Rhoads stated of Aldridge in late 1981 that "he was always my favorite drummer", stating that he
350-653: Is noted for his work with numerous bands and artists since the 1970s, such as Black Oak Arkansas , Pat Travers Band , Ozzy Osbourne , Gary Moore , Whitesnake , Ted Nugent , Thin Lizzy , Vinnie Moore and Yngwie Malmsteen . Self-taught, Aldridge was initially inspired by the music of Cream , the Beatles , Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin . Drummers like Joe Morello , Ginger Baker , John Bonham and Mitch Mitchell were particularly influential as Aldridge developed his drumming style. Aldridge himself has become very influential and
385-455: Is regarded as a double bass drum pioneer in rock music. Raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Aldridge taught himself to play drums in the 1960s, building a kit piece by piece with money earned delivering newspapers and other odd jobs . He credits his unique style to learning without the benefit of a mentor or teacher. While his mother was supportive of his desire to play music, his father, apparently,
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#1732969644778420-423: Is the first not to feature Giuffria, who had left the project with keyboard work done by guests Derek Sherinian , Allan Okuye, Sven Martin and Ricky Phillips . Directly after The Power and the Myth was released, Christian released his second solo CD, Meet The Man. House of Lords contacted Jeff Kent to take over the writing of lyrics and melodies due to the band's lowest scores since its inception. After Jeff Kent
455-884: The Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo (MI), Italy on April 12, 2015, jameschristian.com stated 'a European tour in September, with a very special surprise show to be announced soon. More details soon!' As part of the Indestructible Tour 2015, House of Lords performed in Japan at Loudpark 2015 on October 10, 2015. The Indestructible tours started in Helsinki , Finland on September 25 and concluded on October 19 in Pratteln , Switzerland . A U.S. date on October 23 followed. In January 2017 it
490-399: The Myth , is featured on the album as a guest keyboardist. However this has been disputed by Jeff Kent, who claimed on his website that he played all the keyboards on the album after Giuffria got cold feet about playing. Collaborator and producer Jeff Kent played bass and keyboards on the album, as the band was without a bassist at the time. House of Lords (band) House of Lords
525-560: The South Texas Rockfest festivals. On September 18, 2009, the band's seventh studio album Cartesian Dreams was released. Although bass was recorded by Matt McKenna , Chris McCarvill had rejoined the band following the recording and played bass on the supporting tour for the album in September–November 2009. Jeff Kent produced the album along with Christian, although this time around he did not contribute any songwriting to
560-707: The album's vocal melodies and lyrics. Bassist Chris McCarvill left the band just before the CTMK release due to prior touring commitments with Dokken . He was replaced by Matt McKenna who recorded bass for the band's next album Cartesian Dreams and performed on all the Come to My Kingdom tour dates. The group embarked on a world tour of 39 cities throughout Europe, Brazil, and the United States, commencing between March–July 2008, including main stage performances at Hard in Rio, Rocklahoma and
595-716: The album. On July 26, 2011, it was announced that the band would release their eighth studio album Big Money on September 23, 2011, in Europe and September 27 in North America. The album was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom , including bassist Chris McCarvill , and was promoted with a European tour in October 2011, the band's first tour since 2009. James Christian released his third solo album, Lay It All On Me in 2013. In 2014 House of Lords released their ninth studio album, Precious Metal . The album
630-550: The band on indefinite hiatus after the tour, and Aldridge moved on. Following his stint in Whitesnake, Aldridge played in the band Manic Eden , with his former Whitesnake bandmates Adrian Vandenberg and Sarzo. The line-up also included former Little Caesar vocalist Ron Young. During the 1990s Aldridge recorded and toured with various acts including Motörhead , House of Lords , Yngwie Malmsteen , John Sykes , and Ted Nugent . Aldridge has been an in-demand drum clinician since
665-480: The band toured with Cheap Trick , Ozzy Osbourne and the Scorpions in 1989. The album featured one minor hit, "I Wanna Be Loved" (Hot 100 No. 58). The Stan Bush penned "Love Don't Lie" was the second single but despite MTV airplay, failed to chart. After touring, original guitarist Lanny Cordola left in 1990, replaced by ex Shark Island 's Michael Guy. Their next effort was 1990s Sahara , and featured
700-443: The band's name (to House of Lords) and to recruit a new lead singer (firing David Glen Eisley in the process). James Christian replaced Eisley. Christian was suggested by ex-Giuffria and Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright , after having worked together in L.A. Rocks. House of Lords' eponymous debut was released in 1988, featuring a heavier sound than Giuffria’s and less prominent keyboards. The album received critical acclaim, and
735-417: The early 1980s, and much of his work involves drum clinics and festivals each year. From 2002 Aldridge toured with Whitesnake alongside David Coverdale (vocals), Doug Aldrich (guitar), Reb Beach (guitar), Marco Mendoza / Uriah Duffy (bass) and Timothy Drury (keyboards). Aldridge left Whitesnake in 2007 to pursue alternate musical endeavours. From 1997 to 2001 and again from 2007 to 2009, Aldridge
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#1732969644778770-511: The keyboard parts on the 2005 Frontier Record release. A live album Live in the UK was released in January 2007. In 2008, the band released their sixth studio album Come to My Kingdom . The album featured the same line-up as World Upside Down , and was produced by frontman James Christian and frequent collaborator Jeff Kent (who played bass prior to McCarvill's joining), who also co-wrote most all of
805-512: The third time for the band's upcoming "Year of the Snake" tour. He has since recorded the albums Flesh & Blood and The Purple Album with the group and remains their drummer as of August 2023. Aldridge plays Yamaha drums , a company he has been with since 1982. He has favored the Absolute Maple Nouveau series drums from Yamaha. Yamaha has made an Aldridge Signature Snare drum that
840-500: The title track and the ballad "What's Forever For". The arrival of Grunge would impact on the airplay and overall success of Demons Down . The band broke up in 1993 despite recording demos to shop for a new label. After the band broke up, guitarist Dennis Chick joined Freak of Nature , the band formed by Mike Tramp after the break-up of White Lion . Chick played on both of their studio albums, released in 1993 and 1994. James Christian recorded and released Rude Awakening , and spent
875-561: Was "knocked out" by the drummer after seeing him perform with Black Oak Arkansas on television in the 1970s. Aldridge appeared on Osbourne's Bark at the Moon album in 1983 as well as a pair of live albums ( Speak of the Devil and Tribute ) before leaving the band in 1984. Soon after, Aldridge, along with bassist and former Ozzy Osbourne-bandmate Rudy Sarzo , joined forces with guitar/keyboard player Tony MacAlpine and vocalist Rob Rock to form
910-432: Was a big fan of Moore's guitar playing, and one day he and Bob Daisley arrived to watch Moore's band rehearse. Aldridge and Rhoads became friends immediately. Aldridge had known Osbourne for several years, as Black Oak Arkansas had toured with Osbourne's previous band Black Sabbath extensively in the 1970s, and Aldridge's new friendship with Rhoads would lead him to join Osbourne's band a few months later. Although Aldridge
945-717: Was a bigger hit hitting No. 72 on the Hot 100 and a Top 5 regular on DIAL MTV. Soon after, bassist Chuck Wright and drummer Ken Mary left the band. Promoting Sahara, House of Lords toured with Nelson , did a short tour with 38 Special , and a final show with Warrant and Tesla at the Universal Amphitheater in Hollywood . Christian cites this as one of his favorite shows with House of Lords. For 1992's release Demons Down , House of Lords had left BMG. Christian says of Demon's Down : "This album turned out fabulous. We had
980-455: Was announced that House of Lords eleventh studio album Saint Of The Lost Souls would be released on March 24. According to a Frontiers press release the album was recorded with essentially the same line-up as previous albums, the only change being Chris Tristram replacing Chris McCarvill on bass guitar. Current Former Tommy Aldridge Tommy Aldridge (born August 15, 1950) is an American heavy metal and hard rock drummer. He
1015-440: Was announced that Sykes had left Thin Lizzy and all shows for the rest of 2009 were canceled or postponed. Gorham stated that he would announce the band's future plans shortly. In May 2010, Thin Lizzy did not include Aldridge in the new line-up due to him still recovering from his injury. Original Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey returned to the band. On January 25, 2013, it was announced that Aldridge had rejoined Whitesnake for
1050-546: Was chosen because we all felt that we have been through a lot in our long careers and what better way to say, 'Hey, I'm still here' than by giving the CD a bold title. He adds: ' Indestructible' features eleven brand new songs... ...The album is heavier in the beginning, but we love songs that are both melodic and heavy, and the idea was to fill the best of both on one CD without sounding like two different bands. I think we have accomplished that. In addition to announcing an appearance at
1085-562: Was finished, the band scored 96% on the 2006 CD World Upside Down with 10 of Kent's lyrical and melodic compositions, and 97% of the 2008 CD Come to My Kingdom with 13 of Kent's lyrical and melodic compositions. After a further reunion in 2005 for the Firefest festival in the UK, House of Lords released a new album, World Upside Down , adding songwriter Jeff Kent/melody & lyric writer and keyboardist, guitarist Jimi Bell, bassist Chris McCarvill , and drummer B.J. Zampa. Kent also played all
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1120-554: Was not. In the early 1970s, Aldridge began playing original music with Alley Keith in the Florida Panhandle . Inspired by drummers such as Louis Bellson and Sam Woodyard , he started using a double-bass drum setup and became an early pioneer of the hard rock double kick drum style of drumming. After playing for a short time with the southern rock band David and the Giants in 1972, Aldridge auditioned for Black Oak Arkansas and
1155-464: Was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom . In April 2015 it was announced that House of Lords tenth studio album Indestructible would be released in the EU on June 5 and 9 in North America. The album was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom , this line-up celebrates ten years of togetherness. According to Christian: The name Indestructible
1190-413: Was surprised to get the job. He made his recording debut in 1972 with Black Oak Arkansas' If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home? album. He subsequently recorded several albums with the band between 1972 and 1976 and toured extensively. Aldridge has said that he wasn't particularly fond of Black Oak Arkansas' music and his intention when joining the band was to use the opportunity as
1225-434: Was touring with the (former Whitesnake and Tygers of Pan Tang guitarist) John Sykes -fronted version of Thin Lizzy alongside Scott Gorham , Darren Wharton and Marco Mendoza . Thin Lizzy, along with The Answer , were scheduled to support AC/DC at stadium shows in England, Ireland and Scotland at the end of June 2009 but these appearances were canceled after Aldridge broke his collarbone in an accident. On June 30, it
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