Former RAINBOW keyboardist David Rosenthal is currently working on a new musical called Movin' Out. Conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and based on the songs of Billy Joel, the musical will open on Broadway at the Richard Rogers Theatre on October 24th. Told through 26 of Billy's songs, Movin' Out follows the lives of six small-town Americans through the turbulent years of 1967-1987. David's involvement includes scoring and arranging of keyboard parts, synthesizer programming, etc. More information as it becomes available.
The recording line-up for YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's forthcoming Attack CD has finally been announced. The album, which is currently being produced by Malmsteen and engineered by Tom Fletcher in Miami, Florida, will feature the following musicians:
Yngwie J. Malmsteen - bass/guitar and vocals Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE) - vocals Derek Sherinian (ex-DREAM THEATER) - keyboards Patrick Johansson (STORMWIND) - drums
A late summer release through Spitfire Records is expected.
Swedish axe-hero YNGWIE MALMSTEEN has assembled a 100% new band for his upcoming South American tour, which is scheduled to take place between September 12th and September 30th. According to official sources, if the chemistry of this team gels, this line-up may also appear on the guitarist’s next studio album, which is not due to emerge until sometime in 2002. The line-up for the South American tour is as follows: Doogie White (RAINBOW) – vocals Yngwie J. Malmsteen - guitars Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, KISS, ALICE COOPER) - keyboards Mick Cervino (BLACKMORE' S NIGHT) - bass Patrik Johansson (STORMWIND) – drums. Source: BLABBERMOUTH.NET