Vic Vergat - Down To The Bone (1981) Vinyl

VIC VERGEAT writes and records his first song at age 15 with the BLACKBIRDS, 3 years later he moves to London to record the first TOAD album, produced by MARTIN BIRCH (IRON MAIDEN,DEEP PURPLE). When TOAD return to Switzerland, the record hits the top of the charts and with the release of TOMORROW BLUE the band establishes itself as one of the leading CULT group of the 70ies. After the exciting experience with TOAD Vic moves to the USA, where DOWN TO THE BONE, produced by DIETER DIERKS (SKORPIONS) hits the top 50 of the BILLBOARD rock charts, an extensive tour follows and Vic is performing at every major venues in the US with NAZARETH, JOE PERRY (AEROSMITH). Back from America Vic joins forces with MARC STORACE (KROKUS) to create BLUE. Soon after GOTTHARD invite him to co-write songs and play for DEFROSTED, the live unplugged cd, n.1 for several weeks, followed by a European tour, one of the concerts at the MONTREAUX JAZZ FESTIVAL features the legendary opera singer MONTSERRAT CABALLET, known to the rock world for the duet with FREDDY MERCURY. Right after this thrilling experience, Vic goes to Milan to co-write songs with GIANNA NANNINI for her cd CUORE, a European tour follows with Vic playing guitar in Gianna's band. As the new millennium begins Vic goes back to the roots with the VIC VERGEAT BAND, a power trio featuring MICKEY GUAGLIO on bass and JO MACRÌ on drums, 2 young and very talented musicians. Together they record the double live cd NO COMPROMISE. Soon after, old time friend PROUD MARY joins in on vocals to take part in a HENDRIX tribute: VOODOO CROSSING and GIPSY BLOOD, 2 cds featuring several world class guitarists such as: STEVE LUKATHER (TOTO), ROBBEN FORD (MILES DAVIS), LARRY CORYELL and many others. VIC VERGEAT BAND is currently touring with the new released CD/DVD LIVE AT MUSIC VILLAGE.