Formed 1981, U.S.A.
Albums:
1984
Giuffria
1986
Silk + Steel
History:
Giuffria was a melodic and majestic mid 80s heavy metal band, and founder Gregg Giuffria
often referred to their music as "cinema rock." They had some minor commercial success before
constant line-up changes killed all momentum.
Former Angel keyboardist Gregg Giuffria was going to stage
his comeback under the Angel banner, however former members of the band convinced
him to use a different moniker. Giuffria named the new band after himself and recruited
David Glen Eisley (vocals), Craig Goldy (ex-Rough Cutt, guitar), Rick Bozzo (bass)
and Alan Krigger (drums). Bozzo would be replaced by Quiet Riot's
Chuck Wright before recoding of the debut commenced. The self-titled debut album was an almost technically
perfect recording, spawning the Top 20 hit "Call To Your Heart" and turning the band members into stars in America
while touring behind the newly reformed Deep Purple.
After the tour Goldy and Wright both left the band - Goldy
would join Diver before moving on to Dio. Lanny Cordola was brought
in on guitar and David Sikes took over bass duties for the second release Silk + Steel. Even
though the new album followed in its predecessor's footsteps, sales were poor and the
band was quickly dropped from their record label in 1987.
Kiss' Gene Simmons showed interest in signing the band that
now included Giuffria, Eisley, Cordola, Wright and Ken
Mary on drums. However Simmons insisted on a name change, and thus House
Of Lords was born.
Links:
The Official David Glen Eisley Page
The Official Chuck Wright Page
Giuffria Tribute Page