Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Titans! 1983-1985, Formative


The Titans! -1983 (Sound influenced by Austin, Texas punk/new wave rock scene)

Members:
Ken Geraci- guitar, songwriter, vocals
Dan Geraci-bass, harmonies
Marc Geraci-drums
Kevin Farmer- lead vocals (Daniel Geraci's friend from Westwood high school)
Joel Ziener-rytham guitar
Tony Lovaglia-Keyboards, vocal

Events: 
  • Kevin Farmer and Joel Zeiner join the band
  • Tony Lovaglia joins the band during the summer (Vince Polombi’s friend from Binghamton, New York)
  • TheTitans! made our first club appearance at the Data Gallery 
Memorable Shows



The Titans! -1984 (Sound became more influenced by pop-metal groups)

Members:
Ken Geraci- guitar, songwriter, vocals
Daniel Geraci-bass, harmonies
Marc Geraci-drums
Steve Snyder-vocals
Leslie Bockoven-vocals 

Events: 
  • Kevin Farmer and Joel Ziener both quit the band on the same day
  • Leslie Bockhoven brought in (Ken Geraci worked with her at HEB, Austin, Texas)
  • Steve Snyder worked with Ken Geraci at Reale’s Pizza  
    • Ken was impressed with Steve’s singing along with Frank Sinatra records
Memorable Shows: 

  • Smitty’s Arcade on Lake Creek Parkway, Austin TX 
  • High school party in Leander, TX


The Titans! -1985 (Sound continued to be influenced by pop-metal groups)

Members:
Ken Geraci- guitar, songwriter, vocals
Daniel Geraci-bass, harmonies
Marc Geraci-drums
Steve Snyder-vocals
Glen Barnes-vocals
Ricky Trevino-keyboards

Events: 
  • Recorded first demo tape in a semi professional studio- “Think About our Love Again”
  • Added keyboardist Ricky Trevino (Ken Geraci worked with him at HEB)
  • Titans ran an ad in the Austin Chronicle and found vocalist Glen Barnes
Memorable Shows: 
 (all in Austin, TX)

  • Various high school parties
  • 4th of July Anderson Mill Picnic
  • Sunrise Subs 
Courtesy Marc Geraci. Visit Marc's Soundcloud page for a selection of original music.

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