NEW RELEASE 2024
The Reddcoats reunite with a new album. The Reddcoats 2.
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Matt Bissonette:
Bass and Co-producer [Elton John, Joe Satriani, The David Lee Roth Band, Rick Springfield]
Andy Timmons:
Guitarist [Danger Danger, Olivia Newton-John]
Gregg Bissonette:
Drummer [Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, The David Lee Roth Band, Robert Downey, JR., Don Henley, Santana],
Wally Minko:
Keyboards [GRAMMY® Award-nominated Keyboardist, P!nk, Jean-Luc Ponty, Toni Braxton]
Mike Medina:
Percussionist, Co-producer [Edgar Winter, Victor Wooten]
Ron Pedley:
Keyboards [Barry Manilou, Air Supply, Kombo]
With members who have such extensive experience and backgrounds in various genres, their new album is a rich tapestry of musical styles and influences. The combination of heavy instrumentals, pop tracks, intricate harmonies, and eclectic styles promises an engaging and dynamic listening experience for fans old and new. The addition of Ron Pedley on keyboards likely adds even more depth and versatility to their repertoire. It's exciting to see such a collaboration come together to create something fresh and vibrant.
The Reddcoats (1st Album)
DEBUT SINGLE “JUST GIMME THE NEWS”
Los Angeles, CA (October 2, 2020) – Allow us to introduce you to The Reddcoats…
The Reddcoats share one of the most unbelievable pedigrees and discographies in all of music. Its members have accompanied some of the greatest artists of all-time on stage and in the studio. They’ve moved millions upon millions of records and garnered countless awards. In 2020, they’ve finally come together.
The band represents the union of vocalist, bassist, and co-producer Matt Bissonette [Elton John, Joe Satriani, The David Lee Roth Band, Rick Springfield], his brother and drummer Gregg Bissonette [Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, The David Lee Roth Band, Robert Downey, JR., Don Henley, Santana], GRAMMY® Award-nominated keyboardist Wally Minko [P!nk, Jean-Luc Ponty, Toni Braxton], and guitarist Andy Timmons [Danger Danger, Olivia Newton-John] joined by percussionist, co-producer Mike Medina [Edgar Winter, Victor Wooten].
Formed in 2018, this powerhouse collective recorded their debut EP co-produced by Matt and Mike throughout the past year. Now, they formally welcome audiences into their world.
To herald their arrival, they shared the first single “Just Gimme The News.” Blending rock ‘n’ roll attitude, jazz unpredictability, funk spirit, and pure virtuosity, the track culminates on a chantable hook.
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Really Really - Full Video
Nick Beef
ABOUT THE REDDCOATS
Boasting one of the most powerful collective pedigrees in rock ‘n’ roll, the members of The Reddcoats have individually logged thousands of shows alongside history’s biggest icons, millions of records sold, and dozens of awards between them. After circling each other for years, these five musicians assemble like a virtuoso answer to The Avengers on their 2020 self-titled independent EP. The group unites vocalist, bassist, and producer Matt Bissonette [Elton John, Joe Satriani, The David Lee Roth Band, Rick Springfield], his brother and drummer Gregg Bissonette [Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, The David Lee Roth Band, Robert Downey, JR., Don Henley, Santana], GRAMMY® Award-nominated Keyboardist Wally Minko [ P!nk, Jean-Luc Ponty, Toni Braxton], and guitarist Andy Timmons [Danger Danger, Olivia Newton-John] joined by producer Mike Medina [Edgar Winter, Victor Wooten]. Forging a singular sound out of everything from funk, jazz, and bebop to metal and Latin, The Reddcoats surprise on each and every track.
ALBUM NOTES
1. Reddcoat
2. Only The Messenger
3. Michael Collins
4. Nick Beef
5. Really Really
6. If I’da
7. The Great Exchange
8. Just Gimme The News
Gregg Bissonette - Drums
Andy Timmons - Guitar
Mike Medina - Percussion
Wally Minko - Keyboards
Matt Bissonette - Bass, Vocals
And Special Guests: Cindy Horstman - Harp
Pat Coil - Hammond B3 Chariya Bissonette, Kamiya Dacara Kulani - Backing vocals
Dave Barnett - Radio intro on “Just Gimme The News”
Produced by Matt Bissonette & Mike Medina
Mixed by Mike Medina
Mastered by James Driscoll
All songs written by The Reddcoats
