BANDS:
- Roxy Music [Feb 73-?]
- Milk´n´Cookies [Oct 74-Aug 76]
- Sparks [1976]
- Lisa Burns Band
- Velveteen
- Annie Golden Band
- The Lovin´ Kind
- New Randy
- Cracker [Jun 06-today]
- Milk´n´Cookies [2007]
BIOGRAPHY:
Sal Maida (Salvatore Maida) was born on July 29, 1956. He's probably best remembered for his time in Roxy Music, in a time where bassists didn't stay too much in the band. But, the band knew who to choose!
I don't know about earlier bands with Sal.
ROXY MUSIC
Sal Maida joined Roxy Music in February 1973, replacing John Porter (now a famed producer):
After he joined, they started a Europen tour promoting their brand new album For your pleasure (recorded still with Porter).
But the group shocks when one of their most charismatic members leave in July 1973, Brian Eno. He´s replaced in August 1973 by young prodigy Eddie Jobson:
The band recorded a new album, Stranded, but Sal Maida didn't play there (they used John Gustafson on a session basis). But I once read that Sal really played in some track. Can someone confirm that point, please?
They kept on touring, as well as appearing in German TV program Musikladen (I must have a tape of some appearances somewhere!). After a new tour in America, Sal Maida left them (he was replaced by John Wetton). But some live tracks with Sal finally resurfaced in the live album Viva!, released in 1976. There are tracks recorded live by 4 different lineups!
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ROXY MUSIC #? |
Feb 73-Jul 73 |
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Bryan Ferry vocals | Phil Manzanera guitar | Sal Maida bass | Brian Eno keyboards | Andy Mackay sax, flute | Paul Thompson drums |
After he joined, they started a Europen tour promoting their brand new album For your pleasure (recorded still with Porter).
But the group shocks when one of their most charismatic members leave in July 1973, Brian Eno. He´s replaced in August 1973 by young prodigy Eddie Jobson:
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ROXY MUSIC #? |
Ago 73-? |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryan Ferry vocals | Phil Manzanera guitar | Sal Maida bass | Eddie Jobson keyboards, violin | Andy Mackay sax, flute | Paul Thompson drums |
The band recorded a new album, Stranded, but Sal Maida didn't play there (they used John Gustafson on a session basis). But I once read that Sal really played in some track. Can someone confirm that point, please?
They kept on touring, as well as appearing in German TV program Musikladen (I must have a tape of some appearances somewhere!). After a new tour in America, Sal Maida left them (he was replaced by John Wetton). But some live tracks with Sal finally resurfaced in the live album Viva!, released in 1976. There are tracks recorded live by 4 different lineups!
MILK´N´COOKIES
Sal Maida joined American band Milk´n´Cookies in October 1974, when they settled themselves in London:
They released a single, ´Little lost and innocent / Good friends´ in February 1975, and an album was recorded, with Muff Winwood producing. But it sadly remained unreleased for almost 2 years: Milk'n'Cookies (finally released in December 1976). But the band had already split in August 1976.
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MILK´N´COOKIES #? |
Oct 74-Aug 76 |
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|---|---|---|---|
Justin Strauss vocals | Ian North vocals, guitar | Sal Maida bass | Mike Ruiz drums |
They released a single, ´Little lost and innocent / Good friends´ in February 1975, and an album was recorded, with Muff Winwood producing. But it sadly remained unreleased for almost 2 years: Milk'n'Cookies (finally released in December 1976). But the band had already split in August 1976.
SPARKS
This was the lineup for Sparks sometime around 1976:
And a different lineup for Sparks around December 1976:
Sal Maida played in Sparks´ new album, Big beat, released in October 1976.
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SPARKS #? |
1976 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Russell Mael vocals | Ron Mael keyboards | Jimmy McAllister guitar | Luke Zamperini guitar | Sal Maida bass | David Swanson bass | Hilly Michaels drums |
And a different lineup for Sparks around December 1976:
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SPARKS #? |
1976 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Russell Mael vocals | Ron Mael keyboards | Jeff Salen guitar | Sal Maida bass | Hilly Michaels drums |
Sal Maida played in Sparks´ new album, Big beat, released in October 1976.
AND THEN...
And then, I have very big gaps in Sal's musical career, so any additional info will be very welcomed.
LISA BURNS BAND
This was the band that backed Lisa Burns, probably to promote her first solo album:
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LISA BURNS BAND # |
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Lisa Burns vocals | Jimmy McAllister guitar | Sal Maida bass | Mike Brown | Hilly Michaels drums |
VELVETEEN
After playing together for a while, Sal Maida and singer Lisa Burns formed Velveteen:
They released the album After hours, with Sal´s old mate Ian North guesting. Sal also acted as producer here.
3 singles were released from the album: ´Wild rain´ (1983),´Nightline´ (1983) and ´Combo boys´ (1984).
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VELVETEEN #1 |
? |
|---|---|
Lisa Burns vocals | Sal Maida bass |
They released the album After hours, with Sal´s old mate Ian North guesting. Sal also acted as producer here.
3 singles were released from the album: ´Wild rain´ (1983),´Nightline´ (1983) and ´Combo boys´ (1984).
AND THEN...
And, after that, I've only got info about sessions, but no more bands. He has played live gigs with Ronnie Spector and Amy Rigby, but don´t know the period or other players. Please, help with info!
Sal and Lisa Burns have formed other musical ventures with different names: The Lovin´ Kind (album released in 1998) and New Randy (also 1 album released).
Sal and Lisa Burns have formed other musical ventures with different names: The Lovin´ Kind (album released in 1998) and New Randy (also 1 album released).
ANNIE GOLDEN BAND
This was the Annie Golden backing band around June 2003:
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ANNIE GOLDEN BAND # |
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Annie Golden vocals | Veronica Graf harmonica | Paul McKenzie guitar | Sal Maida bass | Mike Golden drums | Lisa Burns backing vocals |
CRACKER
Sal Maida joined Cracker in June 2006, and immediately started touring the US, followed by a Europen tour in November 2006.
Their last album (up to now) is Sunrise in the land of milk and honey.
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CRACKER #? |
Jun 06-today |
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|---|---|---|---|
David Lowery vocals, guitar | Johnny Hickman guitar | Sal Maida bass | Frank Funaro drums |
Their last album (up to now) is Sunrise in the land of milk and honey.
MILK´N´COOKIES (again)
Around 2007, Milk´n´Cookies reunited for some gigs, with 3 former members plus Julian Maile on guitar (instead of Ian North):
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MILK´N´COOKIES #? |
2007 |
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|---|---|---|---|
Justin Strauss vocals | Julian Maile guitar | Sal Maida bass | Mike Ruiz drums |
DISCOGRAPHY: (26 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)
ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (13 credits)
- Little lost and innocent / Good friends (SINGLE) - Milk´n´Cookies (02/1975)
- Members: Sal Maida, Ian North
- Viva! - Roxy Music (07/1976)
- Members: Doreen Chanter, Bryan Ferry, John Gustafson, Eddie Jobson, Andy Mackay, Sal Maida, Phil Manzanera, Paul Thompson, John Wetton, Rick Wills
- Producer: Chris Thomas
- Technical: Bob Ludwig, Steve Nye, John Punter
- Comments: It was recorded from different concerts in their tours in 1973, 1974 and 1975, with several different bassists.
- Big beat - Sparks (10/1976)
- Members: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sal Maida, Hilly Michaels
- Producer: Tony Visconti
- Milk´n´Cookies - Milk´n´Cookies (12/1976)
- Members: Sal Maida, Ian North
- Producer: Muff Winwood
- Comments: CD reissue from 2005 contains 5 bonus tracks
- Love wanted / Cool boy, cruel boy (SINGLE) - Lisa Burns (1980)
- Members: Lisa Burns, Sal Maida
- Guests: Eddie Zyne
- After hours - Velveteen (1983)
- Members: Lisa Burns, Sal Maida
- Guests: Ian North
- Back for more - Golden-Carillo (1994)
- Members: Sal Maida
- Toxic emotion - Golden-Carillo (06/1994)
- Members: Sal Maida
- Guests: Ricky Byrd
- Producer: Carol Kaye
- Along the way - The Lovin´ Kind (1998)
- Members: Lisa Burns, Sal Maida
- Unadorned - Lisa B Burns (2004)
- Members: Lisa Burns, Sal Maida
- Guests: James Mastro
- Sunrise in the land of milk and honey - Cracker (05/2009)
- Members: Sal Maida
- Guests: David Immergluck
- Channeling Mary - Lisa Burns (2010)
- Members: Lisa Burns, Sal Maida
- New Randy - New Randy ( - )
- Members: Lisa Burns, Sal Maida
- Lucky Leif and the longships - Robert Calvert (1975)
- Members: (RIP: Robert Calvert)
- Guests: Simon House, Sal Maida, Andy Roberts, Paul Rudolph, Nik Turner, Brian Turrington
- Producer: Brian Eno
- Comments: This was his second solo album.
- Waitin´ for the night - The Runaways (1977)
- Guests: Sal Maida
- Producer: Kim Fowley
- Songs from the sunshine jungle - Venus And The Razorblades (1977)
- Guests: Sal Maida
- Producer: Kim Fowley
- Beauty´s only skin deep - Cherie Currie (1978)
- Guests: Mike Baird, Dan Ferguson, David Hungate, Sal Maida, Willie Ornelas, Thom Rotella, Billy Thomas
- Producer: Kim Fowley
- Comments: This was her first solo album after leaving The Runaways.
- Sunset Blvd - Kim Fowley (1978)
- Members: Kim Fowley
- Guests: Sal Maida
- Orchids - Orchids (1980)
- Guests: Sal Maida
- Producer: Kim Fowley
- Going up - Joey Wilson (1980)
- Members: (RIP: Joey Wilson)
- Guests: Sal Maida
- Secret love - Gary Private (1983)
- Guests: Kenny Aaronson, Jimmy Bralower, Kenny Hairston, Arno Hecht, Sal Maida, Tommy Mandel, Tommy Morrongiello, Elliott Randall, T M Stevens
- Idiot optimism - Van Duren (1999)
- Guests: Steve Buslowe, Mickey Curry, Sal Maida, Hilly Michaels, Paul Ossola
- Playing God - Bob Hillman (08/1999)
- Guests: Larry Fast, Sal Maida
- Welcome to my century - Bob Hillman (08/2002)
- Guests: Mark Bosch, Lisa Burns, Sal Maida
- Sparkle lane - Edward Rogers (2010)
- Guests: Sal Maida, Gary Thomas
- Young & wild - Cherie & Marie Currie (1998)
- Guests: Mike Baird, Michael Boddicker, Bill Champlin, Tommy Funderburk, David Hungate, Tom Kelly, Bobby Kimball, Michael Landau, Steve Lukather, Sal Maida, Mike Porcaro, Waddy Wachtel, Jai Winding
QUESTIONS:
01. Did Sal join Roxy Music after February 1973? There are some sources that say John Porter is still playing in TV appearances in March 1973.
02. Can someone know who plays bass in each track from Viva! live album? I've read that Sal only plays in ´Do the strand´.
03. Was there ever a band called "Lisa Burns", commanded by Lisa? I've read a lineup comprising Lisa Burns (v), Sal Maida (b), Bruce Brody (k), Scott Zito (perc), Eddie Zyne (drums).
THANKS:
Very Special Thanks to:
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WHAT'S NEW:
02/November/2010 - Page added to the blog.
10/September/2002 - Original page written by me (in the old site).
RELATED MUSICIANS:
Sal Maida mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Lisa Burns (7)
Kim Fowley (5)
Frank Carillo (3)
Ian North (3)
Justin Strauss (3)
Mike Baird (2)
Nick Blagona (2)
Bruce Brody (2)
Claudia Chopek (2)
Cherie Currie (2)
Page created by Miguel Terol on: 10/September/2002 - Last modified on: 02/November/2010. If you want to contribute with info, please write to: molympus1@gmail.com
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