Fans of John Luraschi ~ May He Rest in Peace: General Info
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4/15/2009
Band Members
Rest in Peace
~ John Luraschi ~
1952 - 2009
ABOVE: Clip of "Peace, Love and Understanding" and John's last interview from March 22, 2009 fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Cancer Society at the Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ. John Luraschi passed away August 12, 2009 after a courageous two year fight against Stage IV lung cancer. Video by goldstarvideo
Performing on the player:
Lead Vocals: John Luraschi George Meyer Bruce Springsteen
Bass: John Luraschi
Lead Guitar: Billy Hector
Rhythm Guitar: Joseph DeMaio
Piano, Hammond B3 Organ: George Meyer
Saxophone: Danny Walsh
Harmonica: Ken"Stringbean"Sorensen:
Drums, Percussion: Frank Marra
Background Vocals: John Luraschi George Meyer Rose Montana
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BELOW ARE VIDEOS FEATURING JOHN & FRIENDS
Bruce Springsteen's "Seeds" covered by John Luraschi at The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ on March 22, 2009 ~ Fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Cancer Society "Seeds" features John Luraschi, lead vocal; Joseph DeMaio, lead guitar; Carlo Latorraca, drums; Danny Walsh, saxophone; George Meyer, keyboard; Ken "Stringbean" Sorensen, Harmonica; Pamela Moore, cowbell. Video by goldstarvideo
Above: Recorded at The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ on March 22, 2009 ~ Fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Cancer Society. "Savin' Up" written by Bruce Springsteen features John Luraschi, lead vocal; Joseph DeMaio, lead guitar; Carlo Latorraca, drums; Garry Tallent, bass; Danny Walsh, saxophone; George Meyer, keyboard; Ken "Stringbean" Sorensen, harmonica; Pamela Moore, & George Meyer, background vocals. Video by goldstarvideo
Above: Recorded at The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ on March 22, 2009 ~ Fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Cancer Society "Twist & Shout" features John Luraschi & Pamela Moore, lead vocals; Joseph DeMaio, lead guitar; Carlo Latorraca, drums; Garry Tallent, bass; Danny Walsh, saxophone; George Meyer, keyboard. Video by goldstarvideo
Above: Recorded at The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ on March 22, 2009 ~ Fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Cancer Society "La Grange" was the last song of the Encores and features John Luraschi, lead vocals; Joseph DeMaio, lead guitar; Carlo Latorraca, drums; Danny Walsh, saxophone; George Meyer, B3 Organ; Pamela Moore, cowbell. Video by goldstarvideo
Above: Recorded at The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ on March 22, 2009 ~ Fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Cancer Society. "Take Me To The River" features John Luraschi, lead vocals; Joseph DeMaio, lead guitar; Carlo Latorraca, drums; Danny Walsh, saxophone; George Meyer, Hammond B3 Organ; Pamela Moore, cowbell. Video by goldstarvideo
Above: Recorded at The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ on March 22, 2009 ~ Fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Cancer Society. "Give My Love to Rose" features John Luraschi & Pamela Moore, lead vocals; Joseph DeMaio, lead guitar; Carlo Latorraca, drums; Danny Walsh, saxophone; George Meyer, keyboard' Ken "Stringbean" Sorensen, Harmonica. Video by goldstarvideo
Above: "Moby Dick" with drum solo recorded at Shorefire Recording Studios, Long Branch, NJ ~ Joseph DeMaio on guitar, Carlo "The Monster" Latorraca on drums and John Luraschi on bass.Video by seashorerosie
ABOVE ~ "The Judge" written by Bruce Springsteen. On August 29, 2008 John returns to play bass with Vini "Maddog" Lopez and Steel Mill as he did on the "Dead Sea Chronicles" CD. Later the same night, it was announced John is recognized as one of the Creators of S.O.A.P (Sounds Of Asbury Park) Video by seashorerosie
ABOVE ~ The Sonny Kenn Band with special guest John on bass at the Walt Street Pub, Red Bank, NJ ~ August 2, 2008 performing a Bo Diddley Medley ~ "Hey Mona, Who Do You Love, Not Fade Away, Hey Mona" The Sonny Kenn Band is Sonny Kenn ~ lead guitar and vocal, Vic Bayers ~ drums, George Evans ~ guitar, Dan Mulvey, bass although in this video John Luraschi played bass. Video by seashorerosie
Influences
Jack Bruce, Garry Tallent, Paul McCartney.
Sounds Like
The Jersey Shore!
Type of Label
Unsigned
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About Fans of John Luraschi ~ May He Rest in Peace
DISCLAIMER
This is a FAN SPACE for John's music career! This space is for fans to pay their respects and enjoy his music.
John Luraschi is recognized throughout the world as a S.O.A.P Creator ~ SOUND OF ASBURY PARK. (Video below.)
Born in 1952, Luraschi began playing bass and singing professionally on the Jersey Shore when he was fourteen years old. Earning the respect of his fellow musicians, Luraschi performed as a bassist and vocalist on many albums coming out of the area.
While battling Stage IV cancer in 2008, between chemotherapy cycles, Luraschi's spirits were lifted by the opportunity to record his own CD through the benevolence of Joseph DeMaio of Shorefire Recording Studios.
Rose Montana had brought it to DeMaio's attention Luraschi wished to leave behind music he created for future generations to enjoy. DeMaio's offer was heartfelt and immediate for his friend.
Artists graciously accepted the invitation to record and volunteered without hesitation.
In early 2009, Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to his long-time friend by recording a duet with Luraschi ~ "Savin' Up" which was released internationally and is available by requesting it on your local radio stations as well as satellite.
