Lash was a self-contained, self-functioning Sunset Strip band who would eventually score the coveted house band spot at the Whisky.  Lash was a very short-lived band (1989-1990) which consisted of Bernie Tavis: lead singer, JP Cervoni: lead guitar, Al Prano: bass, John Platero: drums, Sam: keys.  Their start came when JP Cervoni (guitarist) was producing […]

The Sunset Strip had many heroes and casualties when referring to the 80’s hair band revolution. And, one time-darlings of the strip, Salty Dog, rode the waves of the music industry with vigor and might. Salty Dog was formed in Los Angeles in 1986 by ex-Ratt/Max Havoc drummer Khurt Maier along with Scott Lane (guitar), Michael Hannon (bass), […]