Whitestarr is an American rock band from
Malibu,
California, United States. The band has garnered attention owing to the members' family relationships and to their television series. Lead singer
Cisco Adler is the son of the record producer
Lou Adler and drummer
Alex Orbison is the son of
Roy Orbison
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. His music was described by critics as ...
.
Biography
Whitestarr was formed in 2000 and signed by
Atlantic Records
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, but was later dropped. The band was virtually unknown until they became featured on the television show ''The Rock Life'' on
VH1
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. The premise of the show is a "
rockumentary" format, where cameramen follow the band inside the shows and studio and outside in their personal lives.
The series was canceled during its first season due to low ratings.
Whitestarr has gained more notoriety for the personal lives and antics of the members than for any commercial success. Singer Cisco Adler was a paparazzi target while he dated
Mischa Barton
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,
Kimberly Stewart,
Paris Hilton,
and
Lauren Conrad
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, while drummer Alex Orbison had been seen on the TV show ''
LA Ink'', which stars his one–time girlfriend,
tattoo artist
Kat Von D. Nude photos of Adler have appeared on various websites.
In September 2007, Cisco Adler announced that he had "decided to take a vacation" from the group to pursue solo projects, adding that "Whitestarr will be back".
Jeramy "Rainbow" Gritter is now performing his mix of rock and rap under the name Beardo. He was a member of the Dyslexic Speedreaders and Shoot to Kill Inc, along with
Dirt Nasty,
Mickey Avalon and Andre Legacy. In 2014, Gritter became a member of
Julian Casablancas + The Voidz.
On December 18, 2008, Cisco Adler was arrested in Fargo, North Dakota, following a Whitestarr concert, opening for
Shwayze. Adler posted $500 bail after being booked at Cass County Jail on suspicion of simple assault.
Members
*
Cisco Adler - vocals
*
Alex Orbison, "Orbi" - drums
*Damon Webb - bass guitar
*Jeramy "Rainbow" Gritter - guitar
*Tony Potato - dancer
*Johnny Zambetti - guitar
*Ollie Spano - guitar
Guests
*Krister Axel -
Wurlitzer and
B3
Discography
*''Luv Machine'' (2006)
*''Fillith Tillith'' (2007)
References
External links
*
''The Rock Life''at VH1.com
Rock music groups from California
Musical groups established in 2000
Participants in American reality television series
Atlantic Records artists
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