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Alcatrazz

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Alcatrazz was a heavy metal band formed in 1983 in Los Angeles by Graham Bonnett.

Its members included Graham Bonnett (vocals), Yngwie Malmsteen (guitar), Danny Johnson (guitar), Gary Shea (bass), Jimmy Waldo (keyboards) and Jan Uvena (drums). After recording the first two albums Malmsteen quit in 1985 to be replaced by Steve Vai who also left after recording the album Disturbing The Peace. The band continued as a five-piece and recorded the album Dangerous Games before finally breaking up in 1987.

Their most famous song is God Blessed Video which can be found on the fictional radio station, V-Rock, on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

Discography

  • No Parole From Rock'n'Roll - 1984
  • Live Sentence - 1984 live album
  • Disturbing the Peace - 1985
  • Dangerous Games - 1986
  • The Best of Alcatrazz - 1988


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