Venice is an American band comprising four brothers which has achieved most popularity in The Netherlands.

History

The band was formed in started in Venice, California in 1977 by cousins Michael Lennon) and Kipp Lennon. Michael's brother Mark joined the band in 1978, followed by Kipp's brother Pat in 1980. Kipp and Pat are two of eleven siblings, and are younger brothers of the Lennon Sisters. Michael and Mark are two of thirteen siblings., official Venice website (archived 2012). Members of Venice have performed alongside, or recorded with, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley,

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. Mark Lennon performed new backing vocals to the 2002 reissue of the 1980

album '' Blizzard of Ozz''. The album also featured re-recorded bass and drum parts, much to the displeasure of Osbourne's longtime fans. In 2011, Venice and David Crosby performed a fundraiser for Santa Monica High School's music department. The event also featured: Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell from the band America plus Richard Page from Mr. Mister, along with students from the SanMo high school's orchestra, band, and choir. A high production value video was posted to YouTube.David Crosby and Venice - Live at Santa Monica High 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vV5VSxsMLw The backing vocal duties on Roger Waters "The Wall Live Tour" from 2010-2013 '' The Wall Live'' were performed by Venice's Kipp, Mark, and Pat Lennon. Portions of this tour were captured for the film '' Roger Waters: The Wall'', which was released theatrically worldwide on September 29, 2015.

Members

The members of Venice are: * Kipp Lennon - lead vocals, percussion * Mark Lennon - lead vocals * Michael Lennon - electric & acoustic guitar, vocals * Pat Lennon - electric & acoustic guitar, vocals Others who have performed with Venice *Joseph Vigil - bass *Steve Mayer - keyboards *Michael Boehle - percussion *

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- drums *Nick Bult - keyboards *Tano Costa - drums * Scott Crago - drums / percussion *Dann Gillen - drums *André Kemp - drums *Mark Harris - bass guitar *Chris Horvath - keyboards *Monroe Jones - keyboards * Matt Laug - drums / percussion *Ron Manaog - drums *Rich Mangicaro - percussion * Paul Mirkovich - keyboards *Bob Philipse - drums *Kevin Ricard - percussion *Alexis Sklarevski - bass *John Vester - acoustic guitar *Jasper Westerhof - keyboards *Jamie Wollam - drums

Albums

* 2024 - ''Stained Glass'' (Lennon Records) * 2019 - Jacaranda Street (Lennon Records) * 2017 - Waves of Christmas - (Lennon Records) * 2017 - Into the Morning Blue - (Lennon Records) * 2016 - Brunch Buffet - Tasty Covers (Lennon Records) * 2015 - Lucky 7 Part 1 - (Lennon Records) * 2013 - What Summer Brings - double album (Lennon Records) * 2009 - Electric - Live and Amplified (Lennon Records) * 2008 - Venice Home Grown (CD/DVD combo) * 2007 - ''Garage Demos Part III'' (self-released) * 2006 - ''Amsterdam'' (Universal/Flow) * 2006 - ''A Band Called Venice'' (Flow/Japan) * 2004 - ''Pacific Standard Time'' (Flow) * 2002 - ''Welcome To the Rest of Your Life'' (Columbia) * 2000 - ''2 Meter Sessies'' (Universal) * 1999 - ''Spin Art'' (Vanguard) * 1999 - ''Christmas With Venice'' (self-released) * 1997 - ''Born and Raised'' (Vanguard) * 1995 - ''Garage Demos Part I'' (self-released) * 1995 - ''Garage Demos Part II'' (self-released) * 1990 - ''Venice (album/CD)'' (Modern/Atlantic) * 1986 - ''Do It Yourself'' (self-released LP)

DVDs

* ''Venice Live'' (At The Royal Carre Theatre) * ''Blue Paint'' (Music Video) * ''2 meter sessions'' (Harderwijk 1998 and Los Angeles 1999)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Venice Rock music groups from California Musical groups established in 1977