User:Timothy James Reilly/sandbox

In the early years, when Jesse started out his musical career, for him it was about blazing a trail in one of rock's infamous time periods notoriously known as "the 80's." Jesse is an original member of the rock band “Silent Rage” and they were the driving force and one of rocks most promising bands from the glory days of the Hollywood Sunset Strip. Born January 15, 1959, and named Timothy James Reilly, he and his Family lived in Hawthorne California where he grew up. By 1988, before releasing Silent Rage second album "Don't Touch Me There," he professionally changed his name from Timmy James Reilly to Jesse Damon. A singer songwriter, guitarist, and front man who has seen his share of success with his recording group which has released four critically acclaimed albums entitled 1987's “Shattered Hearts", 1989's "Don't Touch Me There", 2002's "Still Alive", and 2008's Four Letter Word.” Jesse is best known for his MTV video single "Rebel With A Cause." Silent Rage are Still performing all around the world, in 2009 the band went back to perform in Europe for their latest 2008 release Four Letter Word, released on Frontiers Records.and last year in October 2011 the band performed at the prestigious Firefest Festival in Nottingham England. Singing, songwriting and guitar playing are all equal passions within Jesse's artistry. His debut solo CD was released in 2003 entitled “The Hand That Rocks,” a mix of melodic rock, seasoned with intense ballads.  His second solo CD released in 2004 entitled “Nothin’ Else Matters” has a newer sound and style that fits today’s music and generates a blend of Classic meet's Modern! In 2007 Jesse released another CD Entitled “Rebel Within.” The first track “Cry Out Loud,” sets the tone with a heavier feel. Another track entitled “All That I Am,” which has to do with the struggle to show who you are and what you stand for in life. One of the real striking tracks is “Hellhole To Heaven,” a fast rocker that takes its listeners on a high octane ride around the world and back! “ Rebel Within,” is armed to the teeth with brand new songs and a heavier sound that takes the listeners through a journey of solid hard rock material, which we've not seen the likes of since his Silent Rage heydays. In 2012 Jesse is set to release a brand new Solo CD and once again show the world his latest material that comes from his heart and expressed through his life experiences. The title is TBA. Jesse Damon’s life has been a musical journey, influenced by several big artists in rock music history, namely Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, KISS, and Black Sabbath. Also, some contemporary bands of today as well as some new influences. Jesse has become a prominent writer, and has written songs for other artists, as well as for motion pictures, television, and his own solo career. Jesse Damon has worked with such producers as Bob Ezrin, Paul Sabu, Gene Simmons, Kevin Beamish, The French Brothers, among others. He received a Gold Album for songwriting with Legend Gene Simmons of KISS. He co-wrote several songs with Gene Simmons titled Everbody Needs Somebody, Seeing Is Believing, Machine, and the song that brought him a Gold Album?CD Thou Shalt Not. Jesse also received 3 South Bay Music Awards for, Best Independent CD, Rock Artist of the Year and most recently the Pioneer Award, for his contribution of bringing awareness to the emerging artists in the Southern California beach area, by performing, co-writing and recording with some of L.A.’s young new artist’s. In late 2009, Jesse teamed up with longtime friend drummer Kurt Markham, guitarist Paul Cassidy, and bassist Marco Mariano to form the Blues Rock Band "Electric Caravan". In 2010 they started performing live opening up for such legends as Dave Mason, Savoy Brown, Little River Band and the list goes on. Now In 2012 Electric Caravan plan to record their Debut CD. The line-up has changed since the early days. The bass line-up changed in 2010 and Dan Sindel took over. Now in 2012 the latest member to replace the bass playing is Chris Tanori.