The original Fragile was founded in 1970. The group had 3 members: Joe Dorio on the keyboards and guitar, Bruce Bush on bass guitar and Mike Kurti on drums. Somewhere around 1972 the group added Steve Gordeuk, the lead guitarist the band needed to be able to cover the songs of that era; Van Halen, Led Zep, Frampton, etc..
Fragile worked the clubs in the Central Jersey area for approximately eight years. Around 1978, Mike got a job with American Airlines as a pilot and Jeff Campbell joined as the new drummer. Fragile continued on for a few more years, and then Steve left to pursue a full-time position with "Gandalf". Fragile retired.
Or did they ?
In May 2006, Bruce saw Joe in the parking lot near Nolde's Pianos and told him he was getting together with Steve... well... the three of them got together and some of that old magic came back! In need of a drummer, they called John Leon. He said he'd "help out" until they could find a permanent drummer, but three rehearsals later, John told them he wanted to stay on.
The only thing missing was a strong vocalist. 30 years of smoking (and whatever else) had taken its toll on the "boys" voices. They'd heard that Tina (originally from The Shotguns) was looking to get back out and sing again. One phone call and one rehearsal later, Tina Rose became the newest Fragile member.
Unfortunately, the story doesn't end here with a happily ever after... on October 18, 2008, Fragile lost a wonderful friend and great bandmate, Joe Dorio. And after Joe's passing, Steve decided to focus on his other projects. Bruce, John & Tina, the remaining members of Fragile, still wanted to play music together, so auditioned both a keyboard player & a lead guitar player to try and make that happen. It has taken some time, but we were lucky enough to find both in one audition: Linda Hoefele (yep! another female!) on the keys, and Mitch Bloch on lead guitar, both formerly of Nu Shooz, and longtime musicians. Fragile is back!
We're gonna be makin' some great music for all of our old (and new) friends and have fun doin' it! We hope you'll join us!
Hi guys - lots of luck and love being sent your way -- will get out to a gig as soon as possible - now singing in twop and filling in for a 3rd so very busy--will try and get to Cryans if possible. Hugs Lori V
HOPE YOUR DIGGIN OUR MUSIC, KEEP IN TOUCH,TAKE CARE & THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT,YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT THE GUITARIST’S SOLO PROJECT AND WHERE IT ALL WAS RECORDED AT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KEITHPATRICK & WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KPBSTUDIOS
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HOPE YOUR ENJOYING MY SOLO PROJECT, YOU CAN CHECK OUT MY CD, “KICKIN AGAINST THE GOADS”, I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT I JOINED "SINISTER REALM" ( WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ENTERTHESINISTERREALM ) AND WE ARE BLESSED TO BE SIGNED TO "SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS"( WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SHADOWKINGDOMRECORDS ), BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE SITES FOR CD'S AND SHOWS, YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT MY BAND AND WHERE "HAPLESS CHILD" AND "KEITH PATRICK" WERE RECORDED AT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HAPLESSCHILDMUSIC, & WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KPBSTUDIOS , TAKE CARE, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT…………………………………..PEACE
Merry Christmas and here is to a great 2009-- I know this year is a bit sad - we will all miss Joe so much this holiday season. Our prayers go out to you all and especially Lynn and Joey - HUGS and Happy New Year
Hi Guys - sorry to hear you had to cancel your gigs till New Years. Tell us a little more about the new years gig and we will pass the word for you.
I know you will pull it together soon and go on making great music -Joe would want that to happen to keep on keepin on. If we can help you cover anything or in any other way let me know. Lori V
There is no need to thank me for the well wishes. I can't even begin to image what you are all going through. I only hope that you can find strength and peace in the upcoming days , weeks and years. ALWAYS remember the good times and let them bring you smiles as you learn to deal with the loss of your friend and family member.
From our "band family" to yours, we wish you our sincerest condolences on your loss. Joe was a great guy, such life and charisma. He will truly be missed. May he rest in peace, and may Fragile continue on to be the band he loved. Our thoughts are with you and Joe's family.
