Dennis Dunaway (born December 9, 1948 in Cottage Grove, Oregon) was the bassist for Alice Cooper from 1969-1975. He co-wrote such hits as "Eighteen" and "School's Out". December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Cottage Grove is a city located in Lane County, Oregon. ... A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... Cooper in his official eye makeup Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier, February 4, 1948), is a rock singer and musician. ...
He's recognized as one of the most talented bassists in rock history being mentioned as influence for many bass players from Iron Maiden to Def Leppard.
The new Millennium finds DennisDunaway collaborating on his first solo release, Bones From The Yard, and the DennisDunaway Project, as a band, was born to rave reviews and radio exposure that confirmed that Rick Tedesco (guitar and vocals), Russ Wilson (Drums), and Ed Burns (keyboards and vocals) are master tunesmiths with appealing chemistry.
Bones From The Yard has proven to be one of the most outstanding recordings Dennis has made, proving, with a culmination of years of songwriting and the meeting of these accomplished musicians, that Dennis’ prestigious past lead the way to a future that promises a roller coaster of twists and turns.
Dennis and Vince figured audiences would keep coming back to see a band that kept changing, so a variety of visual antics became a staple in their performances.
Dunaway, 58, who played bass, sang and co-wrote many of the band's hits, is occasionally spotted performing in Litchfield County and is in the midst of a new album project at a studio in Brookfield.
Dunaway's patented bass sound, that involves using a pick and is complemented by heavy drum tracks.
Dunaway and his wife have two grown daughters, and the couple spends considerable time at their Wilton store, Moon Hollow, selling an array of antiques, gifts and other items.
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