While finished and ready to be released back in 1992, “Big Shot”, the self-titled album from Orlando, Florida melodic rockers BIG SHOT was shelved. Now this catchy 13-tracker has finally been released, remastered, and proves that the genre still had a lot to offer before grunge arrived.
BIG SHOT was formed in the early 1990’s under the name of the Deryle Hughes Band. The original members were Deryle Hughes on vocals, David Mikeal on keyboards and guitar, Paul Drennan on bass, Angelo Janotti on guitar and Tommy Scott on drums. The group immediately started performing higher profile live dates. Unfortunately, Tommy left the group early on and Sean Shannon took over on the drums.
All the recordings in this collection were performed with this 2nd lineup (pictured). The group was managed by Pat Armstrong of PARC Records (a CBS affiliate.) They performed mostly their own original material live with a few covers mixed in. They played the clubs and concerts opening for Foreigner, Blackfoot and many others.
After numerous shows Angelo decided to leave the group and Big Shot hired Tony Sams to take his place on guitar. The band still performs time to time, as all members mentioned are still involved in the music business.
Very nice set of melodic rocking songs from a band of capable musicians.
01. Out Of Control
02. Stand Up And Fight
03. Jealousy
04. Step Into My World
05. Wherever You Are
06. Fight Fire With Fire
07. Rollercoaster
08. Rock This Place
09. Stay With You
10. City Limit
11. Love On The Line
12. On The Edge
13. Don’t Destroy Our Future
BIG SHOT- Lost 1992 , (Unreleased 1992 Album; Remastered 2022) MP3+FLAC + CD-Rip
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