White Hot Odyssey

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

White Hot Odyssey
Also known as Dazzler
Origin Eugene, Oregon, United States
Genre(s) Rock
Years active 2002–present
Label(s) Mojo, Jive
Associated acts Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Website WhiteHotOdyssey.com
Members
Steve Perry
Jason Moss
Mark Rogers
Ed Cole
Jivan Valpey

White Hot Odyssey is an American band created in 2002, headed by Steve Perry, lead singer of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies along with the Daddies' guitarist Jason Moss and Eugene, Oregon musicians Mark Rogers, Ed Cole and Jivan Valpey. Steve Perry explains that he had always wanted to do a project similar to this since he was a child listening to performers such as The Stooges, New York Dolls, The Rolling Stones, The Small Faces, Sweet and David Bowie. [1]

According to frontman Perry, the band is an experiment in "sexual, stupid, big dumb rock," reminiscing of the 70's glam rock types in feather boas and other extravagant attire. White Hot Odyssey, however, is built around Louis XIV style powdered wigs and knee-length pants. The band, under its earlier name Dazzler, even opened for the Cherry Poppin' Daddies on a few occasions, with Perry singing for both groups. Due to the lavish costumes, many people had no idea that it was, in fact, Steve performing in the opening act as well. [2]

White Hot Odyssey's self-titled album was accepted and released by its label largely due to the success that The Darkness had recently seen. Perry was surprised because the same label representative had rejected a similar demo earlier. [2]

Contents

[edit] Members

  • Steve Perry – vocals/guitar
  • Jason Moss – guitar
  • Mark Rogers – guitar
  • Ed Cole – bass
  • Jivan Valpey – drums

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

Year Title Label
2004 White Hot Odyssey Mojo/Jive

[edit] Non-album tracks

Year Track Source
2005 "Look British, Think Yiddish" (Steve Perry) – 3:40 available on official site since January 2005

[edit] External links


[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Lick, Jacklyn (February 7, 2005). Confidentially Speaking With White Hot Odyssey. Rock Confidential
  2. ^ a b Steffen, Chris (2004). Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Dallas Music Guide.