Blackjack (American band)

Blackjack
OriginUnited States
Genres
Years active1979–1980
LabelsPolydor
Past membersMichael Bolton
Bruce Kulick
Sandy Gennaro
Jimmy Haslip

Blackjack was an American rock band, active from 1979–1980, featuring Michael Bolton (who was performing under his real name, Michael Bolotin), Bruce Kulick, Sandy Gennaro and Jimmy Haslip.[2][3] The band was short-lived, released two albums, the self-titled Blackjack in 1979 and Worlds Apart in 1980, and embarked on a small US nationwide tour.[4]

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  2. ^ Barbosa, Susan (14 August 1979). "Blackjack thrills audience". The Ledger. Lakeland, Florida, USA: Lakeland Ledger Publishing Company. p. 17. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
  3. ^ Gerber, Lisa (13 August 1979). "Frampton came alive to knock 'em dead at Lakeland Saturday". St. Petersburg Times. St. Petersburg, FL, United States: Times Publishing Company. p. 37. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
  4. ^ Hawes, Peter S. (6 August 1983). "Michael Bolton struggles for recognition, success". Schenectady Gazette. Schenectady, NY United States. Retrieved 16 September 2010.