Danny Spanos

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Danny Spanos
Also known asGeorge Spannos
BornSouth Lyon, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHard rock, rock
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1979–1985
Associated actsRedbone

Danny Spanos (also known as George Spannos) is an American rock drummer, best known for his 1983 EP "Passion in the Dark"[1] which produced the Mainstream Rock Tracks hit single "Hot Cherie" in Mainstream Rock chart in the summer of 1983. He also had songs on the soundtracks of 2 movies in 1983–84, Up the Creek used his song "Passion in the Dark", and the Tom Cruise movie All the Right Moves used his song "This Could Be Our Last Chance".

Born and raised in South Lyon, Michigan, he played drums with several groups, including Redbone, known best for their hit song "Come and Get Your Love" in the 1970s. He also played drums on the theme music for the 1970s TV series Starsky and Hutch.

Danny Spanos was arrested in 1984.[2] He also released "Looks Like Trouble" in 1984,[3] which had disappointing sales, and the only single released "I'd Lie To You For Your Love" received little airplay, and was later turned into a country hit by The Bellamy Brothers.

He had a video for the song "Excuse Me" from "Passion in the Dark" which made it into the MTV video rotation in early 1983.

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Year Album details Chart
USA 200 USA Rock
1980 Danny Spanos
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Windsong Records
 — —
1983 Passion in the Dark
  • Released: 1983
  • Label: Epic Records
 201[4] 15[5]
1984 Looks Like Trouble
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Epic Records
 208[6] —
"-" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles[]

Year Single Positions Album
US Main. Rock
[7]
1980 "One Night Stands" — Danny Spanos
1983 "Hot Cherie" 15 Passion in the Dark
"Excuse Me" —
1985 "I'd Lie to You for Your Love" 42[8] Looks Like Trouble
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References[]

  1. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The encyclopedia of popular music: Indexes. Oxford University Press. p. 639. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
  2. ^ "ROCK'S BAD BOY TOO ROWDY". United Press International. April 25, 1984. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "Albums". Billboard. February 9, 1985. p. 39. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
  4. ^ "Bubbling Under The Top LPs" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "Rock Albums & Top Tracks" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "Bubbling Under – The Top Pop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  7. ^ "Danny Spanos – Awards". AllMusic.
  8. ^ "Top Rock Tracls". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2016.

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