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Monday, 06 December 2010
WAX..."Melted" is dedicated to the memory of our beloved friend and bassist, Beau Jones, who died after a year long battle with brain cancer, 9/3/10.

There was once a rock band so loaded with talent that its members-and even its management-went on to help shape the American music scene in the 70s, 80s and beyond.

For a time WAX was the hottest band in Philadelphia. They opened for huge artists coming to town (The Byrds, Chicago, John Mayall, etc) and headlined at concerts and festivals all over the area, often promoted by rock FM powerhouse, WMMR.

The group got signed to legendary producer Bob Crewe's label, but his label got into financial difficulty and the album was never finished. The group broke up and its members found their own paths. But before that happened, an incredible album's worth of material was recorded Totally Live in studio. For nearly 40 years, the tapes were lost, but now, finally, here is Melted, long overdue.

Rob Hyman-keyboards, vocals, went on to write the classic Time After Time, and formed million selling band The Hooters.

Rick Chertoff -drums.became 5 time grammy nominated producer (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, Sophie B Hawkins, The Hooters, Billy Joel, Mick Jagger.

Rick Leavy-guitars, vocals-went on to manage and/or play with 60s legends Hermans Hermits, BO Diddley, Tommy Roe, Freddy Cannon, Jay & Techniques and many others.

David Kagan-lead vocals, recored w Rob in Baby Grand, and ultimately pursued a successful career in magazine publishing.

Comanager John Kalodner became the legendary A&R man for Columbia/Sony, known as the"rabbi".. influential in the careers of Aerosmith, AC/DC, Cher, and many others.

Beau Jones-bass, vocals.. Beau went on to play bass with many 60s classic pop groups before becoming ill. WAX.. melted is now in contention for Nomination for Historical Album Category for 2010 Grammys!!

 

Press Release:    After nearly 40 years, an amazing live recording of Philadelphia's hottest band of the late 60s, WAX, was discovered.

As the band had been defunct for years, several of the members and management became music industry luminaries..writers, performers, A&R.

When bassist Beau Jones was diagnosed with brain cancer in the summer of 2009, guitarist Rick Levy got everyone together to spend time and give support and love to Beau. Rob Hyman, Rick Chertoff, David Kagan, all reunited, and at that time, another friend Arnie Holland, CEO of Lightyear Entertainment (distrib.by EMI)..played this lost LIVE recording of WAX..and everyone was amazed at the performance, songwriting, energy, timelessness, and passion. They all decided the music should be heard, and Arnie said.. Lets put it out on Lightyear.

Here then, is MELTED....long overdue, but worth the wait!!

Cds and downloads avail at www.lightyear.com

More on WAX at www.meltedwaxmusic.com
Webpage: http://www.meltedwaxmusic.com
Location: Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Description: highly unique blend of rock, jazz, blues by one of Philadelphia's great bands. WAX members went on to literally shape American rock scene
 
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