Angel (band)

Angel were a glam rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock band from Washington, DC, formed in the mid-70s. They were discovered by Kiss bass player Gene Simmons performing at a nightclub and were signed to Kiss' record label Casablanca.

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Glam rock - Heavy metal - Progressive rock - Washington, DC - Kiss - Gene Simmons - Casablanca

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Their image of dressing in all white was a deliberate contrast to Kiss, who wore black. Sometimes cited as the band that invented hair metal, Angel sported an androgynous image and elaborate stage sets. They were slammed by rock critics, and Frank Zappa ridiculed the all-male band's female appearance in the song "Punky's Whips." Angel never achieved mass commercial success but acquired a following as a cult band.

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Hair metal - Androgynous - Frank Zappa - Cult band

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They made an appearance in the film "Foxes" and Frank DiMino sang "Seduce Me Tonight" on the "Flashdance" soundtrack.

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Angel never officially disbanded, but members went on to other things following the release of their live album.Bassist Felix Robinson played in the debut album of the band White Lion "Fight to survive". Angel's keyboardist Gregg Giuffria had modest success as the leader of the band Giuffria during the 1980s, along with the band House of Lords (band).

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Gregg Giuffria - Giuffria - 1980s - House of Lords (band)

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In the late 90's, Angel reformed with a new line-up. Currently, the band members are Frank Dimino, vocals; Barry Brandt, drums; Randy Gregg, bass; Steve Blaze, guitars; and Michael T. Ross, keyboards.

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Frank Dimino - Barry Brandt - Randy Gregg - Steve Blaze - Michael T. Ross

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