David A Saylor returned to his roots of rockin in 2009 when AorBlvd Records and band Push UK finally crossed paths after their demos doing the rounds for 30 years ...going on to do 10 projects for the label until his untimely death in 2017.
David A Saylor was a Spanish/American vocalist songwriter, born in Norfolk Virginia USA and raised in San Antonio and Ibiza, finally residing in Birmingham, U.K.
Unbeknown to label Aor Blvd Records, David had a successful Latin career and a hit single in The UK as well in 1991. Fast Forward to 2019, one of David's wishes was to re-release his mini LP "Kiss OF Judas" which sold out and demanded high prices on the internet.
It was decided that the time was right for a re-release.
With remastering by Dave Draper (Wildhearts, Nickelback, Dallas) complete with 4 new tracks from the Saylor Archive as a fitting tribute.
Aorblvd Records release due April 2019 - "Kiss Of Judas 2".
This is an interesting project put together by ex-Baron Rojo bassist, Gorka Alegre, in 2016.
This project enlists some of Spain's finest rock musicians along with a host of other well known guests.
Included in the line-up is Herman Rarebell who is ex-Scorpions drummer, Bill Leverty of Firehouse, on guitars and David Reece, ex-Accept and Bangalore Choir, providing duet vocals.
The handling of lead vocals and providing a contribution to songwriting is David Saylor, who was ex-Push UK.
The final result was undertaken over a 12 month period and was completed in 2017.
The finished hard rock album is superb, hard hitting and melodic. Once again, David Saylor's voice feels so much at home but moves in a different direction to his solo albums and other projects he was involved with in the past.
Zhenx is for fans who are into bands like Def Leppard and China, aswell as early Gotthard albums.
David Saylor passed away early 2017 and sadly, he never got to hear the final mix.
British vocalist DAVID A SAYLOR passed away following a massive heart attack last week.
His bprevious band WILD ROSE paid tribute:
With tears in our eyes and with great sadness we would like to inform you that the singer of our two albums "Dangerous" and "Hit 'N' Run" David Antonio Saylor has passed away this morning.
We will always remember him as a friend, a great person and voice he was.... Deep condolences to his family, hope his soul will rest in peace... R.I.P. Brother we will always remember you... https://youtu.be/bhlO4MzcxrI
Featuring three lead vocalists, David Saylor (Push UK and Wild Rose), Brad Henshaw (Road Kings) and newbie Rebecca Owen.
AOR Blvd states: "Let’s be honest, CDs of this standard do not get made very easily in 2016. What is on offer here is AOR vintage sound which captures the genre perfectly. Adding carefully crafted and selected obscure covers with some even more obscure demos which have been especially re-recorded for this release."
1. Don’t Stand In My Way 2. Blinded 3. In Time 4. Love Is Mystery 5. Clocks 6. Tear Drop 7. You 8. If We Call It Love
Twelve months have passed since US born/ UK based singer songwriter David A Saylor releaased his most recent CD - "Strength Of One".
Sticking firmly to the same path, David is soon to release his new
cd, "Built 2 Fight" - a cd chock full of tracks that prove
traditional AOR songs and Mr. Saylor's signature vocals are a
match made in heaven.
While 2015 has already seen the release of a few quality AOR cd's,
DAS brings something different to the party with his raspy vocal
soaked in a wall of elegant instrumation, employing the perfect
balance of rock and melody that is sure to keep both the AOR purists
and hard rock community happy.
Featuring the musicianship of David's colleagues from Push UK,
guitarist extraodinaire David Mark Pearce and the lush tones
on Indigo Balboa (whom duets on Alibi), this is destined to beone of the stand out cd's of 2015!
The cover art - a combination of the Union Jack and the 'Stars'n' Stripes - represents David A Saylor born in the USA - but
currently rooted in the UK. "Built 2 Fight" depicts the daily struggles we all go through as we seek to head off the
challenges life throws at us!
TRACKLISTING
Built To Fight
The Time Is Now
Way Down The Line
The Girl From Tokyo
No Fear
This Is It
Alibi
La Chica de Tokyo
Follow Me
WILD ROSE debut video "Through The Night" from the album "Hit 'N' Run"
AOR Blvd Records is excited to announce the release of the long awaited third album from the Hellenic A.O.R. band Wild Rose entitled “Hit 'N' Run” on October 13th worldwide.
Here is the exclusive premiere of the new song "Through The Night"
Hit 'N' Run has been recorded at EVO Studios, Evosmos, Hellas except vocals recorded at Front Room Studios, Birmingham, U.K. and keyboards recorded at W2R Studios, Chios, Hellas between September 2013 and January 2014. Hit 'N' Run was mixed & produced by Andy Rock and mastered by George Aspiotis at Studio Aspiotis, Athens, Hellas and consists 11 stellar songs, pure AOR sound replete with glorious melodies, catchy choruses, emotional vocals, lush keyboards, killer guitar riffs and powerful drums.
“We have put all our heart and soul on this album as we always do, I'm sure that all our fans will love it! No fillers inside; just put it on your stereo, make a cocktail and enjoy! says lead guitarist, songwritter and producer Andy Rock."
Tracklist: 1. Through The Night, 2. I'll Be There, 3. Stay, 4. Without Your Love, 5. Another Day, 6. Can't Wait On Love, 7. Give In To Me, 8. Together, 9. Don't Walk Away, 10. All For Love, 11. I Want Your Love
WILD ROSE:
Andy Rock - Guitars, Keys, Backing Vocals
Dirty Haris - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Phil Gun - Bass
TinTiny Karpo - Guitars
Dimos Thomaidis - Drums
David A. Saylor - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Backing Vocals:
Chris Siloma (Tracks 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
Romany May Saylor (Track 8)
Discography:
Hit 'N' Run (Studio Album) - 2014
Dangerous (Studio Album) - 2013
Half Past Midnighht (Studio Album) - 2011
It's All About Love (Single) - 2007
Edge Of Your Dreams (Demo) - 2005
Tracklist: 1. Through The Night, 2. I'll Be There, 3. Stay, 4. Without Your Love, 5. Another Day, 6.Can't Wait On Love, 7. Give In To Me, 8. Together, 9. Don't Walk Away, 10. All For Love, 11. I Want Your Love
Bio:
The original idea for Wild Rose was sprung in 2004 by Andy Rock. A lot of soul-searching was required initially, as it was essential to find a suitable line up to harness the stylish and polished mellow sound of a quality A.O.R. Band. Finally, after two years and several line up changes Wild Rose settled on the line up today, introduced to an unsuspecting public back in 2006, with quality songs composed by Andy Rock.
In 2007, Wild Rose released their first promo single CD entitled "It's All About Love" which contained the hard hitting title track and "Too Late", tracks that rapidly became accepted and loved by the A.O.R. audience. During the same period Wild Rose were picked up as support on Talisman's Farewell Tour in Hellas.
At the beginning of 2008, two members took a break from Wild Rose to take care of their military obligations. The band was put onto hold for a while and Andy Rock continued to work on the song material. They returned in mid 2009 and recorded a 10 track demo CD with tracks written by Andy Rock and Dirty Haris.
These songs matured through the rehearsal process and ended up in professionally recorded versions on the band's debut album 'Half Past Midnight' which was finally released on 10 October 2011 on the Retrospect Records label and received great results in the A.O.R. specialized press. The band also performed two successful live shows in Athens and Thessaloniki to support their debut album and received a great response and applause from the Hellenic audience.
January 2012 and Wild Rose took part at "Brave New Love: A Tribute To Alien" project covering Alien's well known track "Feel My Love".
March 2012 and Wild Rose performed at Rosewood Festival II along with bands like Newman, Work Of Art,Konkurent to name a few, taking rave reviews from the music press.
Later on 2012, the band has worked on new songs and recorded their second album 'Dangerous' which was released on 22 February 2013 on the AOR Heaven label. This release was produced & mixed by Andy Rockand co-produced by Wild Rose between December 2011 and September 2012 at WR Studios, Thessaloniki, Hellas and is the first to feature new main vocalist David A. Saylor (Push UK).
Wild Rose 'Dangerous' receives rave reviews worldwide from the press and in June 2013 hits No.1 on import sales in Japan (BURRN Magazine).
August 2013 and Wild Rose debut album Half Past Midnight hits SOLD OUT on the Retrospect Records label. "CEO Retrospect Records / Sam McCaslin: I'm very happy to announce that the Wild Rose 'Half Past Midnight ' CD is Officially Sold Out. Congratulations guys for being one of the Top Sellers ever in Retrospect's vast catalog. Great band , great music. Much respect to Andy Rock and crew for a job well done!"
March 2014 and Wild Rose sign with AOR Blvd Records and are celebrating their Ten Years Of Existence with the release of their third album "Hit 'N' Run" along with a tour to support it. Hit 'N' Run has been recorded at EVO Studios, Evosmos, Hellas except vocals recorded at Front Room Studios, Birmingham, U.K. and keyboards recorded at W2R Studios, Chios, Hellas between September 2013 and January 2014. Hit 'N' Run was mixed & produced by Andy Rock and mastered by George Aspiotis at Studio Aspiotis, Athens, Hellas and consists 11 stellar songs, pure AOR sound replete with glorious melodies, catchy choruses, emotional vocals, lush keyboards, killer guitar riffs and powerful drums.
Band Members:
Andy Rock ' Guitars, Keys, Backing Vocals
Dirty Haris ' Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Phil Gun ' Bass
Tiny Karpo ' Guitars
Dimos Thomaidis is ' Drums
David A. Saylor ' Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Backing Vocals:
Chris Siloma (Tracks 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
Romany May Saylor (Track 8)
Discography:
Hit 'N' Run (Studio Album) ' 2014
Dangerous (Studio Album) ' 2013
Half Past Midniight (Studio Album) ' 2011
It's All About Love (Single) ' 2007
Edge Of Your Dreams (Demo) ' 2005
