👼 ANGEL - (70s Rock) Live at the Arcada Theater

70s glam rockers, ANGEL, live at the Arcada Theater in St Charles IL on 5-18-24. This is a two song show closing set.
Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the-top stage shows, made them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid-'70s and early '80s. Discovered by Kiss bass player Gene Simmons, the group issued their eponymous debut album in 1975, which hewed closer to prog rock than the glam pop that would inform future endeavors like On Earth as It Is in Heaven (1977) and Sinful (1979). The group went their separate ways in 1981, but re-formed in the late '90s with a new lineup, and released two studio albums (1999's In the Beginning and 2019's Risen) and numerous compilations.
Formed in Washington, D.C., the group's self-titled 1975 debut was recorded for the flamboyant Casablanca Records label -- home to Kiss -- with a line-up comprising Frank DiMino (vocals), Punky Meadows (guitar, ex-BUX), Gregg Giuffria (keyboards), Mickie Jones (bass, ex-BUX), and Barry Brandt (drums). A heady slab of heavy pomp rock with lengthy songs swathed in Giuffria's atmospheric keyboards and featuring the longtime stage favorite "Tower," it was followed in 1976 by Helluva Band, which continued in a similar vein, with the group's famous white satin stage clothing making its debut on the album sleeve. On Earth as It Is in Heaven saw a distinct change in musical direction, as the band adopted a a more pop/rock-oriented sound, and introduced a clever logo that read identically when upside down.
​For more information about ANGEL, visit:
www.angelbandofficialn.com
for bios, merchandise, and tour information.
Recorded live at Arcada Theater in St Charles. For venue information, visit:
www.arcadalive.com
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[@gsquared38]

Punky and Frankie ,,,,, :) Franky still sounds so good!!

[@TheGoldenAgeofHardRock]

These guys are always a fun night out!

[@ArtThibertInks]

Put it out there, nice energy!

[@truemanmontfort8031]

Love love this band and had no idea they were still at it! Still have their vinyl and cherish it…love The Tower….and they still sound the same…ageless stuff

[@RockinExperience]

They have some upcoming dates. Check them out while you can. www.angelbandoffcial.com

[@josericardosierracleves437]

Excellent!!!!

[@acelarson1872]

They sound pretty good after all these years. How long was the tour do you know?

[@RockinExperience]

I think they just do periodic shows.

[@acelarson1872]

@@RockinExperience Thanks

[@gtralive-2025]

10 years in the future?😮

[@RockinExperience]

Doh! Yea, 10 years ahead. Forgot to change it to this decade. Thanks for noticing. 🤘

[@jerrythomas4457]

Jesus Christ that’s awful.

[@RockinExperience]

Two things: 1 - This is from the 2nd row, so you don't have a decent mix. 2 - They're past their prime. You just take it as it is. Some like it. Some don't. But it filled seats, and everyone got paid. Thanks for watching 🤘.