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VOGUE'S
ROGUES BIOGRAPHY
"Vogue" = trend "Rogue" = rebel.
It should come as no surprise that when speaking of Vogue's
Rogues, you have an act with the conviction to follow its own
path. An act that creates its own trend, not just follows the
current one. An act that is not afraid to take the lyrical high
road. Besides the typical songs of lust, love and heartbreak,
VR also is not afraid to take a stand on the social and environmental
issues plaguing the world today. Even though the subject matter
may be bleak in songs such as these, they are always presented
with a positive and optimistic outlook which captures the essence
of what this act is about. VR approaches its songs with musical
aggressiveness and lyrical pleas to reform not conform. VR takes
great pride in its approach and their slogan "Lyrics that
make you think, music that rocks your soul". Their aggressive
yet positive approach made Vogue's Rogues a very unique act.
The band was conceptualized in 1986 by outspoken founder and
vocalist Vogue. Formal band auditions for his Rogues did not
begin until 1988. At that time he put together what was to be
one of many different line-ups. These line-ups were spoiled
by the usual culprits: less than dedicated musicians, bad apples,
egos and rock star attitudes, of which Vogue wanted no part
of and felt were wrong for his vision of the band. His quest
for the right chemistry in a line-up was achieved in 1992 when
he found what he was looking for.
This line-up consisted of Vogue on vocals, the awesome percussive
talents of Doc on drums, the wonderfully flamboyant and multi-talented
CC Stone on bass, and a guitarist who unfortunately left the
band due to personal reasons.
They headed into the studio to work on a demo EP of 6 songs
titled "Who's Laughing Now?". It was released in December
of '92 to positive reviews, airplay and an enthusiastic response
from their International fan base. At that time, they were voted
onto a Top 5 position in a reader's poll of favorite unsigned
bands in a Florida based fanzine. The 6 songs contained on the
EP covered the gamut of emotions and only began to scratch the
surface of what the Vogue's Rogues monster was about and capable
of.
This success led to VR signing with the N.Y. based independent
label "World Conquest Records" in 1995. VR released
its debut album in late 1995 titled "Desecration of an
Innocent World", with original line-up members Vogue on
vocals/keys and Doc on drums, it also introduced the artistic
stylings of Dermot Davies on guitar, and a bassist was hired
for the recording. C.C. Stone had been released from the band
in 1994 in an amicable parting of ways due to personal reasons
but he re-joined the band and replaced the departed Dermot Davies
on guitar for VR's brief '97 tour in support of the album. Vogue's
Rogues first single off the debut album, titled "Get a
life!" received good airplay on hard rock and college radio
nation-wide. It also hit #10 on hard rock radio in the European
country of Slovenia and hit #3 on the Euro-wide Radio Marabu
Network. A tour dubbed the "Innocent World" tour stormed
through the NorthEast U.S. in early '97.
Through the strength of Vogue's Rogues music / lyrics and his
personality, frontman Vogue garnered quite a reputation amid
his legion of fans. A reputation, not only of an artist that
has something important to say but also, just as importantly,
as an artist that cares about each and every fan. Vogue's Rogues
has an established Official International Fan Club, known affectionately
as Vogue's Trendsetters, which has a world-wide membership.
Vogue's Trendsetters was officially registered alongside other
well known fan clubs through the National Association of Fan
Clubs. Amazingly, Vogue keeps in personal touch with each and
every one of the trendsetters. The trendsetters receive a bi-monthly
newsletter titled the VT News which informs them of every move
VR makes.
The trendsetters get to see Vogue as an artist who is not concerned
with the typical rock 'n roll lifestyle but instead as an individual
who has something to say about social and environmental issues.
Vogue doesn't just talk the talk, he also walks the walk, as
he is involved with several charities. Vogue takes great pride
in his special relationship with his fans. It has become and
remains one of the hallmarks of Vogue's Rogues.
Bands go through evolutions musically and personally as time
goes on and Vogue's Rogues is no different. Thus Vogue's Rogues
"the band" became Vogue's Rogues "the act",
focusing solely on Vogue as a singer/songwriter.
Vogue took a long hiatus and detour from Vogue's Rogues to
record and release 3 latin pop / rock albums under his real
name Mario (more info on Mario & his albums can be found
on our website). He had been working on a new VR release but
as he was working on the album he saw that it was totally unlike
anything he had ever done with VR so he chose to not put out
this new album as a VR record and instead bring the VR chapter
in his life to an end. He has formed a new band named SOCIETY'S
SOUL and will put out the new album under that name. Vogue will
continue to look proudly to VR as his past vehicle and Society's
Soul as his future vehicle to deliver his socio-environmental
messages.
© 1995 World Conquest Records
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