Artful Dodger
is an
American
Power Pop/Rock Band
formed in Fairfax,
Virginia in 1973,
noted for their
rock compositions,
quick lyrics
and vocal harmonies.
The group was
heavily influenced
by
the Beatles,
The Faces,
and
The Rolling Stones
and drew
frequent comparisons
to The Raspberries.
Artful Dodger's
studio releases
received high
critical praise,
but the band
was unable to
penetrate the charts.
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History
The band was
originally called
"Brat".
Original members were
Gary Herrewig
(guitar),
Billy Paliselli
(vocals),
Gary Cox
(guitar and vocals),
Robb Michael Inglis
(bass)
and
Steve Brigida
(drums).
Inglis left
the band in 1974
and was replaced
by
Steve Cooper.
Inglis's bass tracks
are featured on
"Not Quite Right",
the original 45
release B-side
"Long Time Away",
and the first album
release of
"New York City".
"Long Time Away"
was re-recorded
for their first album
with an
increased tempo
and more
pop feeling.
Gary Cox
traveled with a
demo tape to
New York City
received an offer
from the
Leber-Krebs
management firm.
They were signed to
Columbia Records
and paired with
producer
Jack Douglas.
The band had to
choose a new name,
as there was already
another band named
Brat.
Artful Dodger
released their
self-titled
debut album
in
September 1975.
The next album,
Honor Among Thieves
(1976),
co-produced by
Douglas
and
Eddie Leonetti,
featured the
power ballad
"Scream"
as the single.
This album was not as
successful as the first.
During the summer
of 1976
the band opened
for KISS.
Their next album,
Babes On Broadway
(1977),
also did
not sell well,
and Cox left
the band.
He was replaced by
Peter Bonta
on piano
and guitar
and they signed to
Ariola Records
in 1980.
The band broke up
after the departure
of Billy Paliselli
in 1982.
Steve Cooper
and
Steve Brigida
partnered with
Washington DC
guitarist/vocalist/songwriter
Jeff Smith
and continue to
record and play live
with Smith
as the
Band of Steves.
Peter Bonta
opened his own
recording studio,
Wally Cleaver's,
located in
northern Virginia.
He produced,
engineered and
played on
solo projects for
Gary Herrewig
(the unreleased Four Gone Conclusions),
Billy Paliselli
and
Gary Cox
Bonta also found
steady work
recording and
touring with
Mary Chapin Carpenter.
TRACK LIST
CD 1
Wayside
You Know It's Alright
It's Over
Follow Me
Long Time Away
Think Think
Silver And Gold
Things I'd Like To Do Again
Waiting Place
New York City
Honor Among Thieves
Not Enough
Scream
Keep A Knockin'
Keep Me Happy
Remember
Dandelion
Hey Boys
Good Fun
CD 2
Can't Stop Pretending
Alright
Who In The World
Wave Bye Bye
All I Need
Babes On Broadway
Mistake
Loretta
Idi Amin Stomp
C'mon Everybody
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