. . . the History

Based out of Southern California LYNZEE was formed by Guitarist Vocalist Songwriter Producer Richard Lindsey in 1985.

After working with the band DC Sparks and leaving local metal band Raging Saint, Richard decided it was time to start from scratch. Seeking to build the perfect beast proved a challenge. Richard was looking to form the Classic Two guitar tandem style metal approach (ala Judas Priest) combined with the Classic ARENA rock (Van Halen) edge.

The original line-up was Richard Lindsey (Guitars) and Jeff Fedak (Guitars) working together to accomplish the devastating two guitar team. Joey Velasco (Drums)& Mike VanDenburg (Bass) creating the rocking Van Halen rhythm section, & Kelly Wilde (Vocals) the Classic screamin' metal vocalist.

This line-up was not meant to last so the search continued.

Richard and Joey began to seek out replacement members for the band, a couple of new members came and went, Scott Ragotskie (Bass), Robert "Doogie" Johnson (Vocals) and a few others whose names are now forgotten. At this time the search for a vocalist was frustrating Richard and Joey. Joey suggested that Richard step up to the job of frontman/vocalist in addition to playing guitar, this changed the direction of the band and put an end to the search for a vocalist.

The first to join this new line-up was guitar wizard Patrick Park in 1987. A true flash & burn techno guitarist with chops to spare. Following close on his heels was Bass monster Damian Pampena whose slap, funk and Iron Maiden influences brought a unique perspective to the band. With this line-up the band began performing live dates in Southern California, and started work on their first Demo, recorded at Whitefield Studios in Orange County. Richard had befriended the studio's owner who gave the band free reign to record (between the hours of 11pm to 5am).

Unfortunately in early 1988 Joey left the band. LYNZEE now began to suffer one problem "Spinal Tap Disease" YES constantly exploding drummers! Upon the parting of Joey Velasco Richard contacted former bandmate Greg Jackson (a John Bonham specialist who Richard first worked with in the band DC Sparks). With Greg on board the band began playing throughout Southern California and working on Demos.

Once again misfortune stepped in and Greg had to part with the band. After Greg came a long list of drummers whose names are long forgotten (but the green globules remain). Fate smiled on the band as Greg returned to the band once again in 1989 and the band began to tour regionally and began production on their first release.

The first release ended up taking the form of their first two demos " Lynzee I" & "The Whitefield Sessions".

Unfortunately fate had it in for this line-up, Greg suffered a family setback forcing him to leave the band and unable to finish all the recording sessions. So the search continued, next in line (and what was believed to be the final solution) was Neil Peart influenced Technical drum phenom Bill Haertel. Joining the band as a temporary solution LYNZEE finished out their regional tour with Bill working as a hired gun. Fortunately Bill made the fulltime commitment to LYNZEE and the next phase began. With this line-up Lynzee seemed on the right track.

In 1989 the band once again began production on there first EP the self titled debut "Lynzee" working with Producer Jimmy Hoyson at Capital Studios, The Summa Group (this is where Guns & Roses laid down the tracks for Appetite for destruction) & Chapel Studios (located at Eurythmics guitarist & songwriter Dave Stuarts home studio). Upon completion the band self released this EP and linked up with producer Charlie Watts.

The band then recorded their next EP "Lynzee Front Page Sessions" completing the EP in 1990 and releasing it thru Darknight Entertainment.

Unfortunately at this time Bill left the band, leaving some big shoes to fill. But the answer came in the form of Chip Hanna hard working nose to grindstone drummer! Shortly after the completion of Front Page Sessions Lynzee inked a deal with Statue Records working with producer Charlie Watts. The band was not happy with the deal and chose to break away with Watts still producing.

With the new line-up Lynzee began production on their own self released album choosing to leave Statue Records. Upon completion of the new album "Man of the People" they inked a deal with Caprice International Records.

Bursting onto the Hollywood scene in the 1980's Lynzee hit the Hollywood strip performing at many of the legendary strip and regional nightclubs including Gazzari's on the Sunset strip (Bill Gazzari was the BEST) Doug Weston's Troubadour, The World Famous Whisky A GO GO, The Roxy, The China Club, FM Station, The Coconut Teazer, The Country Club, The Waters Club in San Pedro and many others that are now lost to the past as well as performing throughout California. Offering LOUD In Your Face Rock n Roll, progressive funk influenced grooves with Metal to spare. Lynzee played with many of the Big bands of the day, from TSOL to Quiet Riot, Cry Wolf, Babylon A.D., Bang Tango, Shark Island, Jailhouse etc.... Heavy Melodic Metal, Meaningful lyrics, MONSTER musicians Kick Ass Rock n Roll....We Mean Business....................

NOW AVAILABLE through DARKNIGHT Entertainment, Five YES! Five LYNZEE albums/EPs: They have re-released the album, "Man of the People", the RARE album, "VICTIM of NIRVANA", as well as the 9 song Compilation "Sessions" as well as two EPs "LYNZEE 1" & "Front Page Sessions". Also look for the release of "DEMO-LITION" in the future. Contact us for more information: DARKNIGHT Entertainment P.O. Box 2008 Garden Grove California 92842. E-mail us at info@genralstore.com or r@rptprn.com to order your copies NOW! .................................WAIT THERES MORE!!! Catch Lynzee on the NEW European Compilation METAL ACTION Vol 3. To Order the Metal Action European Release featuring LYNZEE and 14 other Metal Bands from around the World E-mail: metalaction@hotmail.com ......................................

DARKNIGHT Entertainment PO Box 2008 Garden Grove California 92842... CD’s AVAILABLE NOW: 1) Man of the People 2) Victim of Nirvana 3) Sessions $7.00 each all 3 for $20.00 (includes US shipping) E-Mail: info@genralstore.com OR r@rptprn.com to order your copies now!