Big Noize, also written as Big Noise, were an American rock supergroup, including members of

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, Dio,

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and

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was the band's only consistent member.

History

Big Noize was formed in 2006 by singer Joe Lynn Turner ( Rainbow,

), guitarist Carlos Cavazo ( Quiet Riot), drummer Vinny Appice ( Dio,

), bassist

(

, Billy Idol) and keyboardist

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( Cinderella,

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). The band's setlist mainly consisted of songs by band's that the members had been a part of. The band did some shows at Camp Taji, Iraq for soldiers. For these shows, Appice was replaced by Simon Wright, who had replaced by in Dio and also played in

, keyboards were played by Alex Bubenheim. The band next played at Z Rock 2009 in Dudley, England, which Appice back as the band's drummer. They were inactive again until 2011, when Turner, Cavazo, Appice and Soussan were joined by keyboardist

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. Soussan and Appice unveiled a new line-up in 2013, featuring guitarist George Lynch (

, Lynch Mob), and singer

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( Skid Row), Bach had previously performed with the band in 2012, when Turner was unavailable. The band rebooted in 2014, again with Bach and

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on guitar, for a Mexican tour. The tour, however, was postponed due to an illness, and later cancelled. The band finally played a show in

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in 2016, with guitarist/vocalist Phil X (

), guitarist

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(Dio,

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), and returning keyboardist Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis.

Members

– bass, backing vocals (2006–2016) * Joe Lynn Turner – lead vocals (2006–2012) * Carlos Cavazo – guitar (2006–2012) * Vinny Appice – drums (2006–2008, 2009–2016) *

– keyboards (2006–2007) * Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis – keyboards, vocals (2008, 2016) * Simon Wright – drums (2008) * Alex Bubenheim – keyboards (2008) *

– keyboards (2011) *

– lead vocals (2012, 2013) * George Lynch – guitar (2013) *

– guitar (2014–2015) * Phil X – lead vocals, guitar (2016) *

– guitar (2016)

References

{{Reflist Hard rock musical groups American supergroups Musical groups established in 2006 Musical groups established in 2013