Up until now, Alain Whyte has been best known as Morrissey's co-writer, collaborator and guitarist for nearly two decades. All of that is about to change as he breaks out with his own solo project band Red Lightning. Whyte and the band have completed a full length album with producer David Newton (Mighty Lemon Drops, Fonda, The Blood Arm & Blue Aeroplanes). Having co-written many of the songs on Morrissey's critically acclaimed and commercially successful album, "You Are The Quarry" and the forthcoming album "Ringleader Of The Tormentors" as well as all the other Morrissey records (bar Kill Uncle), Whyte now turns his focus towards his new band which draws influence from U2, The Clash, The Cult, The Smiths and Morrissey.
On Bass is John DiMambro (aka Johnny Anger) a long time Moz & Smiths fan. John has recorded with Down by Law & Gentleman Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L as well as psychobilly madmen The Rocketz on Double Bass. He has performed live with Pearl Harbour, Jane Wiedlin of The Go Go's and Agent Orange.
On Drums is the amazing Milo Todesco. Milo has recorded and performed live with Down By Law, Armond Chakmakian of Shadow Fax, Jim Cherry of Strung Out, Pully, Zero Down, and played Timpani with UCLA Choir conductor Roger Wagner.
Red Lightning toured the Southwest in late 2005, starting with a jam-packed show at LA's Knitting Factory on November 30th. Their live-wire shows wowed the crowds from LA to OKC! Red Lightning played at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, TX in March of 2006, followed by a string of SoCal concerts. Check the "Upcoming Shows" section here on MySpace for full details on our live dates, as well as the "News" section of our official website http://redlightningmusic.com
Available for purchase online at http://cdbaby.com/cd/redlightning and the upcoming shows will be Red Lightning's limited edition Enhanced EP, "L.A. Crash Landing." The CD includes the following songs listed below, as well as an interactive CD-ROM program featuring a band biography and photo gallery. Red Lightning's first complete album will be available later in 2006!
"L.A. Crash Landing" CD EP Tracklisting:
1.Something out of Nothing
2.Crushed
3.L.A. Crash Landing
4.Sign Up
5.I Miss You
6.Black Dog Day
7.Stuck (Acoustic Version)
8.Were you ever in my Life(Acoustic Version)
*Note: Red Lightning tshirts are available for purchase here.
Even though you guys are no longer playing, we will still remember Red Lightning. Aww... those memories. Saw couple of shows+ Kaos Records.. Thanks for everything boys. And thank you Alain.!!!
Red Lightning will be greatly missed. Alain, Milo, Johnny you all have a great sound and I know that it is not a end rather than a new begining... Hope to see you all soon in a big venue or small it wont matter I will be there. Best wishes from Ernie and Baby Alain.
I'm so sad the band broke up! I've got nothing but fond memories of watching you play live, Jose and I had so much fun at all of your gigs. Each and every show was a pleasure to attend. The music was great, and you're all genuinely nice guys. Best wishes to you Johnny, Milo and Alain.
Thank YOU for the GREAT music! The shows were fantastic and I'll always remember the funt times hanging out with you guys before/after the gigs as well- you guys are all CLASS. I am sure we'll be seeing your superb individual talents on stage/T.V./radio/Internet again someday!
I had some great memories with friends seeing you guys play. The Vegas show,Morrissey convention to name a few.
I listen to the cd all the time. Red Lightning will be missed....
I'm tired of everybody talking of what you did with Morrissey...Let it go people. Alain has a band called RED LIGHTNING. How about we concentrate on his new band and his new stuff. Let's be happy with the old stuff and love the new. He is not Morrissey he is Alain Whyte just in case you forgot. Thank You.
