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EDDIE MONEY
In the late 1960’s, the young Long Island, NY native left the comforts of suburbia and headed to San Francisco to pursue his dreams of becoming a rock star. In the early 1970’s, Eddie hooked up with legendary promoter Bill Graham; and exploded onto the music scene.
In 1977, Money released his self-titled debut record and struck Double Platinum with hits such as: “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets To Paradise.” His follow-up album, Life For The Taking was released in 1978 and reached Platinum status again. In 1982, The Money Man topped the charts numerous times with singles “Shakin,” “Think I’m In Love” and “Take A Little Bit.”
With another Platinum record under his belt and the introduction of M-TV and the music video, Money’s over the top narrative videos made him a household name. In 1986, Eddie Money’s duet with Ronnie Spector, “Take Me Home Tonight” reached number 4 on the Billboard Top 100.
With over 28 million records sold worldwide, Eddie Money’s trademark raspy husky voice is easily recognized today. His most recent release, “Gimme Some Water” featured Vince Gill and was a top download in 2008. In June 2009, Eddie Money’s musical autobiography, Two Tickets To Paradise- The Musical debuted in New York and received rave reviews. Money is currently working on taking his play to Broadway.
Eddie Money is an active supporter of many charities including The Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation. Money donates a portion of his merchandise proceeds to them annually and has been an important donor for over 10 years.
Eddie Money is an active supporter of many charities including The Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation. Money donates a portion of his merchandise proceeds to them annually and has been an important donor for over 10 years.
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TOMMY GIRVIN, GUITAR
Composer and Author Tommy Girvin has been touring the world as writer, lead guitarist and musical director for the rock singer Eddie Money for the last 22 years. He has also played on many hit records, and his songs and cues are currently being played on hit television shows like Ellen, Tyra Banks, Extra, Fox Sports, and many others. He is known for writing songs and cues, quick and on demand and that are sonically world class and ready for air on delivery.
Coming from a musical family, Tommy has been writing and performing since the age of 8. With his younger brother and sister, appearing in talent shows, playing the “pizza parlor circuit”, appearing at store openings, parties and events, “we learned the meaning of hard work and competition in the entertainment industry at an early age” he says. Next it was a band called Smile. Tommy was the writer and guitar player in this band that was together for 10 years, that played original songs from the get-go, slugging it out in the Hollywood club circuit, selling out multiple nights in the top venues. Getting signed to MCA and touring, then moving on to Eddie Money.
Composer and Author Tommy Girvin has been touring the world as writer, lead guitarist and musical director for the rock singer Eddie Money for the last 22 years. He has also played on many hit records, and his songs and cues are currently being played on hit television shows like Ellen, Tyra Banks, Extra, Fox Sports, and many others. He is known for writing songs and cues, quick and on demand and that are sonically world class and ready for air on delivery.
Coming from a musical family, Tommy has been writing and performing since the age of 8. With his younger brother and sister, appearing in talent shows, playing the “pizza parlor circuit”, appearing at store openings, parties and events, “we learned the meaning of hard work and competition in the entertainment industry at an early age” he says. Next it was a band called Smile. Tommy was the writer and guitar player in this band that was together for 10 years, that played original songs from the get-go, slugging it out in the Hollywood club circuit, selling out multiple nights in the top venues. Getting signed to MCA and touring, then moving on to Eddie Money.
LEE BEVERLY, BASS
Growing up in a musical family in Santa Cruz, CA. Lee started his professional career at age 5. Selling tickets to neighbors and performing in the living room with friends. Eventually joining his father, an accomplished musician himself, onstage as a young teen. His musical interests grew and he soon started performing with local popular Northern California bands such as WINCHESTER, FLIGHT, FLAPDOODLE WIT and
regional favorites, THE MEDFLYS and 415. Lee also was accepted into the renowned Judy Davis Vocal Studio.
A move to Los Angeles found him meeting up with WALLY KURTH from ABC-DAYTIME soap opera GENERAL HOSPITAL and joined his band KURTH and TAYLOR. Lee appeared on General Hospital and performed as a member of EDDIE MAINE and THE IDLE RICH, a group featured on the show for a number of years.
CHRIS GROVE, KEYBOARDS
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GLENN SYMMONDS DRUMS
Glenn met Eddie in 1974 in Oakland, California when Eddie's drummer didn't show up for rehearsal. He heard Glenn playing drums in the house next door and asked if he could fill in. They played together all over the Bay area for a couple of years before Glenn joined ex-Santana percussionist Coke Escovedo (Sheila E's uncle) for a record and tour. Glenn also wrote three songs for Coke's record. He then moved to L.A. and recorded and toured with many diverse musical groups including Steve Perry, John Klemmer, Automatic Man, Elvin Bishop, Dave Mason, Duncan Sheik and Etta James...just to name a few.
Eddie and Glenn crossed paths a few years later in Hollywood where Eddie was going to record a song for the movie Americathon featuring John Ritter and he needed a band. He called on his old buddy Glenn and together they assembled a group of first-call musicians. They went in the next day and cut "Get a Move On"--it went to #28 on the Billboard charts.
