Johnny Bacolas | |
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 Bacolas in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yiannis Sotiris Bacolas |
| Born | March 3, 1969 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, alternative metal, post-grunge, hard rock, glam metal (early) |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Website | therumbakings |
Johnny Bacolas (Greek: Γιάννης Μπάkολας; classical transcription Yiannis Bacolas) (born March 3, 1969) is an American musician. He is best known for his work with the post-grunge band Second Coming, where he played bass guitar.[1][2][3] He was also a founding member of the band Sleze, which was later renamed Alice N' Chains (a precursor to Alice in Chains that also featured vocalist Layne Staley),[4] The Crying Spell,[1] Lotus Crush,[5] and The Rumba Kings.[6]
- ^ a b "Johnny Bacolas Overview at Allmusic". Allmusic.com. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ Gargano, Paul. "Second Coming Maximum Ink". Maximum Ink. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ^ Stav, Steve The Second Coming of Second Coming, "Intermittent Signals" September 1, 2001. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.
- ^ David de Sola (April 5, 2012). "How Alice in Chains Found the Most Memorable Voice in Grunge". The Atlantic. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ "Lotus Crush at Reverbnation". Reverbnation.com. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
- ^ "The Rumba Kings Return to Kirkland Performance Center". Kirkland Reporter. June 18, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.