Helicopter is a Los Angeles rock band with the members coming from all parts of the world.
With a mix of British Rock & California Roots Rock, Helicopter has a unique sound that audiences have been coming out to hear. In June 2009, the band went into the studio to record their first album. The material is diverse but cohesive with 3 singers and 4 songwriters on the album. It has the sound and songwriting talent of many of the great classic rock bands. From stadium rockers to beautiful ballads and everything in between, Helicopter’s debut album ‘Flight Risk’ has something for everyone.
Drummer & songwriter Matthew Moore came to LA from New Zealand looking to start a band. Once he met fellow Brit/Kiwi singer songwriter Johnny Kempt the project was under way. With the songwriting talents of Matt and Johnny the band had a strong start. It didn't take long to find the other three members, Helicopter was up and running in only a few months.
Guitarist/Vocalist Bruce Makabenta had come to LA from the Philippines, he and Matthew met playing together in a previous band. Bruce's sound perfectly complemented where the new band wanted to go.
New Jersey singer songwriter Stefano Capobianco had come to LA to pursue his career when he met the boys at local jam sessions. Impressed with his guitar playing, vocals and songs he was asked to join.
Bass player and vocalist Francesco DiCosmo was originally born in Italy but raised in the States. He had just finished touring with Thin Lizzy when he met Helicopter. Francesco was impressed with the material and after jamming with the band decided to join.
Helicopter is currently in Silverfern Studios recording their second album due to come out at the end of summer 2010.
Description: Classic British Rock & American Pop/Roots Music, Helicopter's debut album 'Flight Risk' has a classic but unique sound. Rocking riffs, American pop and beautiful melodic songs people have described as Beatlesque make up Helicopters debut album.
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Helicopter is a Los Angeles rock band with the members coming from all parts of the world.