Baby Animals
Background information
Origin	Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Genre(s)	Rock
Years active	1989 - 1994
Label(s)	Imago Records
Website	Official website
Members
Suze DeMarchi Dave Leslie Eddie Parise Frank Celensa

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Baby Animals were a 1990s hard rock band from Australia. For the band, see 1990s (band). ...

Biography

Early History

Lead singer, Suze DeMarchi started singing in local Perth pub bands at the age of 17. As Suze admits Suze DeMarchi (born February 14, 1962) is an Australian singer/songwriter best known for fronting the band Baby Animals (1990-1995). ... The Perth skyline viewed from the Swan River This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ...

"after the first couple of gigs, I knew that there was nothing else I would rather do If I never did anything else the rest of my life but record and play live, I’d be happy."

For the next four years, DeMarchi was in England recording and writing as a solo artist, with EMI records. But disheartened by the record company's attempt to slide her into a pop career, and missing not working with a band, together with a little encouragement from The Angels then manager John Woodruff, she returned to Australia in mid 1989. On her return she set about forming a new band, fellow Perth musician Frank Celenza recommended his best friend, bass player Eddie Parise. Based on a referral by John Woodruff, DeMarchi approached guitarist Dave Leslie to join the band and finally after much encouragement Celenza joined as the band's drummer. The Angels was a hard rock band that formed in Adelaide, Australia in 1970. ...

November 1989 saw the band’s first gig at the infamous Kardomah Café in Sydney, under the name 'Woody's Hereos', and the start of constant touring through the city’s pubs and clubs.

Frank suggests 'Baby Animals' as the band name, after seeing an advertisement. Another version, suggests the name came from a calendar in a mall. In an interview however, Suze mentioned they change the origins of the name in different interviews, as it got boring answering the same thing over and over.

The Angels were so impressed with the band, that they included one of the band’s demos "Break My Heart" on the B-side of their single "Dogs Are Talking", along with tracks from two other rock ‘n’ roll bands - Rob Tognoni's Desert Cats & The Hurricanes. A national tour showcasing all four bands shortly followed. The Angels was a hard rock band that formed in Adelaide, Australia in 1970. ... Robert Rob John Tognoni (* October 30, 1960 in Ulverstone, Tasmania) is an Australian musician and composer. ...

In August 1990, the band signed a publishing deal with SBK Songs (now EMI Songs.) Whilst attending one of their gigs, Terry Ellis, president of the newly formed Imago Recording Company heard something special and signed them to his label. He described the experience as

"the band was great, the songs were terrific and to me Suze clearly had that indefineable magic that separates one artist from the crowd and makes them a star."

Debut Album

The band flew to New York to record the debut album, and together with expatriate Mike Chapman (Sweet, Pat Benatar, Blondie, Suzi Quatro) and Kevin "Caveman" Shirley (Aerosmith, Nuno, Silverchair) produced a classic debut album. Suze said of the production process: "It was great. Basically, Mike left us alone to make the kind of music we know how to make; and whenever he did have a suggestion, it was always something that made the sound better. So what you hear is pure recording, the band as it really is." Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... Sweet (referred to as The Sweet on albums before 1974 and singles before 1975) were a popular 1970s British band. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Blondie is the name of an American rock band that first gained fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s. ... Suzi Quatro (born Susan Kay Quatro on June 3, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan) is a singer, bassist, radio personality and actress. ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ... A Nuno or Nuno sa Punso is a dwarf-like creature of Philippine mythology, one which is mostly invisible to the human eye. ... This article is about the band. ...

Their debut single "Early Warning" was released April 1991 and immediately reached the Top 20 on the Australian Singles charts. After the release of the single, the band flew to the United States for a series of showcases for the Imago/BMG people, to coincide with the earlier release of the album there. With the Top 20 chart success of "Early Warning" at home, the second single "Rush You" was released in August 1991.

Their eponymous debut album Baby Animals was released in September 1991. The album debuted at number six on the ARIA Charts and spent six weeks at number one, eventually going eight times platinum and becoming the highest-selling debut Australian rock album of all time (until the release of Jet's album 12 years later). The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... Jet is a rock band from Melbourne, Australia, whose début album Get Born, released in 2003, has so far sold over 3. ...

After reportedly listening to the band's album in his kitchen, Bryan Adams asked the band to join him on his European tour. Whilst overseas, the band picked up the 'Best New Act' at the inaugural 1991 Australian Music Awards. Christmas 1991 saw the band back in Australia for more touring, and the release of two more singles from the album "Painless" and "One Word". The incredibly successful ‘Let Go Of My Ears’ tour saw the band playing to sellout crowds all over the country. Bryan Adams OC, OBC, (born 5 November 1959) is a Canadian rock singer, guitarist, songwriter and photographer. ...

In 1992 the band joined the Black Crowes on a national tour of Australia and New Zealand. 'Baby Animals' made a guest appearance on the David Letterman Show, performing the single "Painless". The Black Crowes are a taper-friendly rock and roll jam band, formed in 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia. ...

The band picked up a number of honours at the 1992 ARIA Music Awards, receiving awards for 'Best Debut Album', 'Best Single', and 'Best Album'. DeMarchi was also nominated for 'Best Female Vocalist'. The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

The band then toured in the opening slot for Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour" across America from January 28 to May 31, again playing to arena-size audiences. Eddie Van Halen requested their presence after his wife Valerie heard their album, and suggested them. Van Halen is an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California in 1972. ... Edward Van Halen (born Edward Lodewijk van Halen on January 26, 1955[1] in Amsterdam, Netherlands), is a guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer most famous for being the lead guitarist and a co-founder of the hard rock band, Van Halen. ...

Australian Rolling Stone placed Suze on the cover (noting the increased profile of women in Australian music and design reasons). It was the first time they had put an Australian artist or group on the cover on the merits of a debut album. The Editor's letter was used to explain why Suze is on the cover despite the fact that the band insisted on a photo of the whole band or no cover at all. This article is about the magazine. ...

Sales of Baby Animals reached 8 times platinum in Australia, and topped 800,000 worldwide. The band having played over 500 shows when they stopped touring in August.

Shaved & Dangerous

In 1993, the band returned to New York (Bearsville Studio, where they also recorded their first album). Two weeks of pre-production later, they go to the Bahamas, where they spend two months recording at Compass Point Studio (AC/DC). This time around, they experiment with a more mature sound, at the hands of producer Ed Stasium (Ramones, Living Colour). Next, the band move on to Los Angeles, where Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) meets up with the band, after having previously admired their music and calling them up. He contributes his songwriting/guitar skills ("Because I Can") and produces "Life From A Distance" and "Be My Friend". He also contributes to "She Does Whatever" on the Shaved and Dangerous Tour CD. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about about the band. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Living Colour is a hard rock band formed in New York City in 1983 by Vernon Reid. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Extreme was an American Hard rock band that achieved popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ...

Shaved And Dangerous is released in August, 1993 to positive reviews that applaud the maturation of their music from their simpler, high energy debut to their new-found emotional depth and daring.

Baby Animals support Robert Plant's US tour before returning home around Christmas time to prepare for a 27-date Australian tour. Robert Anthony Plant (born August 20, 1948, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England) is an English rock singer and songwriter, most famous for his membership in the rock band Led Zeppelin, but also for his successful solo career. ...

The Demise

Touring gets cut short when DeMarchi experiences throat problems, which requires her to undertake surgery for her vocal cords. In August, 1994 Baby Animals share the stage with Extreme in a concert on the Azores island of Sao Miguel. DeMarchi and Bettencourt's wedding ceremony is also performed there. Songwriting/recording for the third record is anticipated for November. Extreme was an American Hard rock band that achieved popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ...

In 1995 on the verge of their first major US tour, their US-based record company Imago Records folds after losing it's distributor, BMG. Soon afterwards in early 1996 the band officially disband. BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ...

In October 1999 DeMarchi releases her first single, "Satellite" as a solo artist, which is followed by her debut album, Telelove. Suze DeMarchi (born February 14, 1962) is an Australian singer/songwriter best known for fronting the band Baby Animals (1990-1995). ...

In June 2004 Suze DeMarchi was one of the inaugural inductees into the WAM (West Australian Music Industry Awards) Hall of Fame. Suze DeMarchi (born February 14, 1962) is an Australian singer/songwriter best known for fronting the band Baby Animals (1990-1995). ... WAM Logo The Western Australian Music Industry Awards (commonly known as WAMis) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). ...

Recently in 2007, Dave and Suze have got together in America and recorded an acoustic Baby Animals album. Rumours begin to circulate that the Baby Animals are to reform and tour Australia.

Members

• Suze DeMarchi - Vocals
• Dave Leslie - Guitars
• Eddie Parise - Bass guitar
• Frank Celenza - Drums and percussion

Suze DeMarchi (born February 14, 1962) is an Australian singer/songwriter best known for fronting the band Baby Animals (1990-1995). ...

Discography

Albums

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Singles

• "Early Warning" (1991) - #21 Australia
• "Rush You" (1991) - #30 Australia
• "Painless" (1991) - #49 Australia
• "One Word" (1992) - #15 Australia
• "Impossible To Fly (1992) - #48 Australia
• "Don't Tell Me What To Do" (1993) - #24 Australia
• "Lights Out At Eleven" (1994) - #54 Australia

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References

Taken from the book "Baby Animals Guitar Tablature", Published by EMI

Links

• Baby Animals website
• Baby Animals Fansite
• Baby Animals MySpace Fansite