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'James "JLo" LoMenzo' (born January 13, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) is a rock bassist. He currently plays in the thrash metal band Megadeth.
In the late 1970's, he started in a band called "Empty Sky," a rock band with hints of jazz. The band was based out of Brooklyn and was one of the biggest up-and-coming young bands. James was the lead singer and bass guitarist. The band consisted of Robert Littera at lead guitar, Julie Pontecorvo on Trumpet, Marco Lagana on trombone, Frank Bonanno on tenor saxophone, Oscar Olivera on drums, Vincent Chirico on rhythm guitar and John Buccellato on electric piano. The band broke up as the members began to mature and take their separate career paths.
He played bass with Clockwork, his first original hard rock band in 1980 to 1983. He played in the band Rondinelli with Ray Gillen before joining White Lion in 1984.
He played bass with White Lion from 1984 to 1991, and later with Zakk Wylde's side-projects Lynyrd Skynhead, Pride & Glory for one 1994 album, and also Zakk Wylde's 1996 solo album "Book Of Shadows." He had a brief stint in the recording studio with Ozzy Osbourne in 1994 but the sessions were not used, and Ozzmosis was re-recorded by different musicians the next year. In 1995, James, along with Pride & Glory drummer Brian Tichy joined Slash's Snakepit as touring musicians.
He was a member of David Lee Roth's band in the late '90s and early '00s and performed on his album "Diamond Dave."
In 2004, James rejoined Zakk Wylde in his new band Black Label Society until October 2005 when he was replaced by bassist John DeServio.
James is also part of the band "Hideous Sun Demons."
As of February 10, 2006, LoMenzo was hired as bassist of thrash metal band Megadeth. He and the band released United Abominations with Guitarist/Singer Dave Mustaine, Guitarist Glen Drover and his brother on drums, Shawn Drover.
LoMenzo is also a graphic artist.
James LoMenzo is best known for his frequent use of the Warwick Buzzard bass. His amplification section is dominated by Ashdown amps and cabinets. His effects pedals include Dunlop Crybaby, MXR Chorus, MXR Distortion, and Aphex Punch as well as other pedals. Interestingly, his rig bears a strong resemblance to that of the late John Entwistle, who also used Ashdown amps and Buzzard basses (which he designed himself). LoMenzo's live rig can be seen
here. He is an endorser of RotoSound bass strings. He is also known to play Alembic bass guitar, or more specifically the spyder model
★ ''Wardance'' (Recorded circa 1985, released 1996)
★ ''Pride'' (1987)
★ ''Big Game'' (1989)
★ ''Mane Attraction'' (1991)
★ ''Pride & Glory'' (1994)
★ ''Diamond Dave'' (2003)
★ ''United Abominations'' (2007)
★ James LoMenzo's official website
'James "JLo" LoMenzo' (born January 13, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) is a rock bassist. He currently plays in the thrash metal band Megadeth.
| Contents |
| Past Bands & Other Works |
| Megadeth |
| Other |
| Gear |
| Discography |
| With Rondinelli |
| With White Lion |
| With Pride & Glory |
| With David Lee Roth |
| With Megadeth |
| External links |
Past Bands & Other Works
In the late 1970's, he started in a band called "Empty Sky," a rock band with hints of jazz. The band was based out of Brooklyn and was one of the biggest up-and-coming young bands. James was the lead singer and bass guitarist. The band consisted of Robert Littera at lead guitar, Julie Pontecorvo on Trumpet, Marco Lagana on trombone, Frank Bonanno on tenor saxophone, Oscar Olivera on drums, Vincent Chirico on rhythm guitar and John Buccellato on electric piano. The band broke up as the members began to mature and take their separate career paths.
He played bass with Clockwork, his first original hard rock band in 1980 to 1983. He played in the band Rondinelli with Ray Gillen before joining White Lion in 1984.
He played bass with White Lion from 1984 to 1991, and later with Zakk Wylde's side-projects Lynyrd Skynhead, Pride & Glory for one 1994 album, and also Zakk Wylde's 1996 solo album "Book Of Shadows." He had a brief stint in the recording studio with Ozzy Osbourne in 1994 but the sessions were not used, and Ozzmosis was re-recorded by different musicians the next year. In 1995, James, along with Pride & Glory drummer Brian Tichy joined Slash's Snakepit as touring musicians.
He was a member of David Lee Roth's band in the late '90s and early '00s and performed on his album "Diamond Dave."
In 2004, James rejoined Zakk Wylde in his new band Black Label Society until October 2005 when he was replaced by bassist John DeServio.
James is also part of the band "Hideous Sun Demons."
Megadeth
As of February 10, 2006, LoMenzo was hired as bassist of thrash metal band Megadeth. He and the band released United Abominations with Guitarist/Singer Dave Mustaine, Guitarist Glen Drover and his brother on drums, Shawn Drover.
Other
LoMenzo is also a graphic artist.
Gear
James LoMenzo is best known for his frequent use of the Warwick Buzzard bass. His amplification section is dominated by Ashdown amps and cabinets. His effects pedals include Dunlop Crybaby, MXR Chorus, MXR Distortion, and Aphex Punch as well as other pedals. Interestingly, his rig bears a strong resemblance to that of the late John Entwistle, who also used Ashdown amps and Buzzard basses (which he designed himself). LoMenzo's live rig can be seen
here. He is an endorser of RotoSound bass strings. He is also known to play Alembic bass guitar, or more specifically the spyder model
Discography
With Rondinelli
★ ''Wardance'' (Recorded circa 1985, released 1996)
With White Lion
★ ''Pride'' (1987)
★ ''Big Game'' (1989)
★ ''Mane Attraction'' (1991)
With Pride & Glory
★ ''Pride & Glory'' (1994)
With David Lee Roth
★ ''Diamond Dave'' (2003)
With Megadeth
★ ''United Abominations'' (2007)
External links
★ James LoMenzo's official website
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