* Dann Huff - vocals, guitars (1987-1992, 2000-present)
* David Huff - drums (1987-1992, 2000-present)
* Mike Brignardello - bass (1987-1992, 2000-present)
* Alan Pasqua - keyboard (1987-1992)
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HUGE APPRECIATION OF:
-Samuel Wirzen from Norway
-Pablo Padilla from Spain
-James Ramsdell from United States
-Joe Schoenbaechler from Switzerland
-Alex Meissner from United Kingdom
-Jan Linville from United States
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ROCKDETECTOR BIOGRAPHY:
"An extremely melodic, classy Hard Rock band put together by the cream of America's top session men, GIANT combined the Huff brothers - Dann and David - with keyboardist Alan Pasqua and bassist Mike Brignardello and the resulting album,. 'Last Of The Runaways', found immediate favour with AOR connoisseurs everywhere.
The Huff brothers, from Nashville, had played together previously as founding members of the Christian AOR band WHITE HEART before following more lucrative careers as session men. Dann Huff, in particular, has recorded with the likes of BOB SEGER, MADONNA, WHITESNAKE (the monumental '1987' album) and VAN STEPHENSON.
Pasqua, from New Jersey, had also recorded with WHITESNAKE and VAN STEPHENSON amongst a lengthy list of other noted names.
Huff and Pasqua had met on the session playing circuit following the guitarist's relocation from Nashville to Los Angeles. The pair had tried to put a band of their own together previously, but the chemistry had never been in evidence with the other musicians involved until Dann invited brother David and Memphis born Mike Brignardello out to Los Angeles and things clicked from the word go.
'Last Of The Runaways' was recorded in England and produced by ex-CHARLIE guitarist Terry Thomas. Backing vocals were supplied by FASTWAY front man LEA HART. Upon its release in 1989 the record was instantly coveted by AOR fans the worldwide
briefly toured Britain with second guitarist Mark Oakley, a cousin of Brignardello's and a graduate of the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles to bolster the sound out in order for Dann Huff to take more of a true frontman's role.
In 1991 Huff, Pasqua and Brignardello sessioned on AMY GRANT's 'Heart In Motion' album.
Following a change of label, GIANT recorded second album, like the debut produced by Terry Thomas, 'Time To Burn' for Epic. Pasqua quit the band as he was unwilling to tour due to family commitments, regardless of the fact that GIANT was fast becoming more of a guitar based affair. 'Time To Burn' found the band in a distinctly heavier mood. Ultimately though, in spite of a strong fan base, GIANT was to fold.
Dan Huff was find himself in altogether heavier territory when he was hired to produce Thrash veterans MEGADETH during 1997.
The band was resurrected during 2000 when it was learned the leading European AOR label Frontiers had enticed the original membership back together for a third crack at the whip, the suitably titled 'III' album seeing a November 2001 release in time for European dates."
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Dann Huff (born November 15,1960) is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer.
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Dann was born and raised in a musically gifted family. His father, Ronn Huff, was a conductor and arranger. From an early age, Dann accompanied his father to sessions. It was at the age of 9 that he started playing what would become his primary instrument -- the guitar. He took a few lessons, even classical, but played mostly by ear. When he was 13, a session guitarist by the name of John Darnall taught him his first scale, and that set him on a course for the rest of his life.
In high school, Brentwood Academy, Dann met fellow guitarist Gordon Kennedy and started playing together. They were part of a little band that played at school assemblies and such. When he was 16, he started playing on artist's demos in Nashville. He then moved to Los Angeles where he played and recorded for an impressive list of artists. When he was 20, he formed the Christian band Whiteheart together with his brother David. The band was rounded out by Mark Gershmehl ..boards, Billy Smiley ..boards/guitar, Gary Lunn on bass and Steve Green handling lead vocals. WhiteHeart was one of the pioneer bands when Christian rock took off in the 80's.
After two albums, Dann left Whiteheart to pursue session work, while David lasted an additional album. One of Dann's most notable session products is the memorable lead guitar on "Danger Zone", the Kenny Loggins hit from the soundtrack to the motion picture Top Gun. Dann and David would collaborate again to form the hard rock band Giant. Despite scoring a massive hit with the single "I'll See You In My Dreams", the band was never a commercial success. When Time to Burn (their 2nd album, followed by III) released in 1992, their 80's style was quickly swallowed up by the arrival of grunge music scene. In the early 90's, Dann went back to his session work recording with several artists over a vast spectrum of genres.
Dann has also produced albums for successful artists like Faith Hill,Bon Jovi, Wynonna, LeAnn Rimes, Megadeth, Rebecca St. James, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Peter Cetera and others.
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Dann Huff used many electric and acoustic guitars during his career as a session musician. He mostly runs his Tyler Classic signature model built by Los Angeles boutique luthier James Tyler through a stack of different amps and effect pedals. Huff's gear setup also includes a variety of Fender Stratocasters & Telecasters, a Tom Anderson Classic T and a Tyler Ultimate Weapon with dual humbuckers, active mid-boost circuitry and a recessed Floyd Rose Original locking tremolo bridge.
As a session guitarist Dann Huff has recorded with (to name a few):
Natalie Cole
Glady Knight
Faith Hill
Barbra Streisand
Clint Black
Michael Bolton
Neville Brothers
Dusty Springfield
Shania Twain
Rick Springfield Olivia Newton-John
Toby Keith
Billy Joel
Joe Cocker
Smokey Robinson
Celine Dion
Bryan Ferry
Tim McGraw
Peter Wolf
Martina McBride
Chicago
Madonna
Reba McIntire
Wyonna
Kenny Loggins
Glen Campbell
Amy Grant
Michael Jackson
Paula Abdul
Rod Stewart
Tammy Wynette
Mariah Carey
Merle Haggard
Bob Seger
Peter CeteraBarry Manilow
Boz Scaggs
Chaka Khan
.......and many ,many more........
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MEGADETH-"Cryptic Writings " (1997)-Produced by Dann Huff who Mustaine picked to give Megadeth a different sound. It almost ruined their carrer and 'deth fans know very well whom to thank for that. Anyway, another Dann release!
MEGADETH-"Risk " (1999)-2nd try!
BON JOVI-"Have a Nice Day" (2005)-One of the record producers.
BON JOVI-"Lost Highway" (2007)-One of the two record producers involved.
WHITESNAKE-"Here I Go Again: The Whitesnake Collection " (2002)-Dann was involved in the recording sessions for the classic '1987' record, and can be heard on this compilation's 'Here I Go Again' Radio Mix.
.......and many ,many more........
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DANN HUFF - SOLOS - 1980
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2001 Musician of the Year
2004 Musician of the Year
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GUITAR In The STUDIO- Video (VHS)
-Guitar in the Studio explores both sides of Dan's expertise as he shows you what its like to be a guitar player recording in the studio. ~ The recording process as it relates to guitarists ~ Uses for different sounds and effects ~ Dan's approach to playing the guitar ~ Performances with the band GIANT ~ Analysis of performances ~ Advice and philosophy on being a musician.
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STUDIO ALBUMS
* Last of the Runaways (1989)
* Time To Burn (1992)
* III (2001)
EPs
* Don't Leave Me In Love (2001)
LIVE ALBUMS
* Live and Acoustic-Official Bootleg (2002)
COMPILATIONS
* It Takes Two + Giant Live (1990)
SINGLES
1989 -I'm a Believer -Last Of The Runaways single maxi single
1990 -Innocent Days -Last Of The Runaways
1990 -I'll See You In My Dreams -Last Of The Runaways (USA) (UK)
1992 -Chained - Time To Burn
1992 -Stay - Time To Burn single maxi single EP
1990-It Takes Two- For Promotional use only
Time To Burn-single
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DVD-GIANT
LIVE AT TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB LONDON / UK 1990
PRO SHOT FROM TV / 33 MINUTES
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GIANT - LIVE AT TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB 1990
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GIANT - SEE YOU IN AMSTERDAM 1990
LIVE IN AMSTERDAM - PARADISO / NETHERLANDS 26.03.1990
AUDIENCE SHOT - 85 MINUTES
& BONUS TV SHOWS / VIDEO CLIPS / INTERVIEWS and Live Footage
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GIANT - Melkweg AMSTERDAM 1992
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GIANT - CHAINED IN AMSTERDAM 1992
LIVE IN AMSTERDAM / NETHERLANDS 1992
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GIANT-VIDEO FILES ( AOR MOON COLLECTOR..S PROMO )
This DVD is not for commercial use,it contains crecordings for collectors of fans of the artist that otherwise would have never seen the light of day and would have been lost in the forgetfulness. __
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