What nationality is Marco Mendoza?

American
Marco Mendoza/Nationality

Did Marco Mendoza play with Thin Lizzy?

Marco Mendoza is an American rock musician who is best known as the former bass guitarist for The Dead Daisies, the reformed lineup of Thin Lizzy, and of the Thin Lizzy spin-off Black Star Riders. In 2021, he toured with Journey, replacing Randy Jackson for a number of shows.

Is Marco Mendoza in journey?

JOURNEY Returns To Live Stage With Revamped Lineup Featuring DEEN CASTRONOVO, MARCO MENDOZA (Video) Walden, bassist Randy Jackson and keyboardist/backing singer Jason Derlatka all joined JOURNEY last year following the band’s acrimonious split with drummer Steve Smith and bassist Ross Valory.

What happened to John Sykes?

In January 2019, it was announced that Sykes had signed a recording contract with Golden Robot Records with the intent of releasing his long-delayed album that same year. However, in November 2019, Sykes announced that he had ended his partnership with Golden Robot Records.

What band was John Sykes in?

Thin Lizzy
Blue Murder1988 – 1994Tygers of Pan Tang1980 – 1982
John Sykes/Music groups

John James Sykes (born 29 July 1959) is an English musician, songwriter and producer, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. He has also fronted the hard rock group Blue Murder and released several solo albums.

Why did John Sykes quit Whitesnake?

“I was furious and wasn’t about to accept this,” said Sykes. “So I went down to the studio where David was still recording his vocals, prepared to confront him. Honest to God, he ran away, got in his car and hid from me!” Sykes claims Coverdale blamed record company Geffen for forcing him to change band members.

Why did Aynsley Dunbar leave Journey?

The band we’re told, were more interested in power ballads so the the result was he left Journey after almost five years, a lawsuit ensued which Aynsley won, although he was replaced by Steve Smith.

Who played drums Journey?

Deen Castronovo
Narada Michael WaldenSteve SmithAynsley Dunbar
Journey/Drummers

Did Steve Perry have hip surgery?

He had hip replacement surgery 13 years ago, and has struggled with a “pretty substantial amount of arthritis that’s not comfortable.” “I live on anti-inflammatories,” Perry said, noting that he has had some arthritis-related surgeries over the years since he left Journey. Still, he says he’s feeling good overall.