No Stranger was a compilation of leading musicians coming from five different rock bands to support an album previously recorded and being aired in Europe and listing in the top 10 radio spot. The band decided not tour Europe due to local performances and fast rising popularity here in the US. Tim Gaines, who at the time, lived in Nashville and recently toured with Richard Marx, had just lost a recording contract while playing with Stryper. Tim joined No Stranger, who was being produced by Bill Carruthers. Bill previously produced Wilson Phillips and was responsible for launching their careers. Joe Reggiatori, who wrote “Save Your Love,” which was performed by Great White, was No Stranger’s lead song writer. Joe now lives in Washington and is still recording songs. Tom Hardy, who was in the band Stormer, performed and toured with the Scorpions, Van Halen and other popular bands. Tom was also responsible for co-writing songs with Joe. Bill Green, to my right in photo above, played with a band here in LA called Grizzly. Bill was the star of the band, even though he was the drummer. I previously played with the band Danger, and we had played with most popular rock bands such as Great White, Lita Ford, Van Halen, Poison, Guns & Roses, Missing Persons and many more. We were considered Hollywood’s Head Liner Rock Band for a few years. My friends from Motley Crue would come to see me perform at the Roxy. Tommy Lee Bass, Tommy Lee, and I went to High School together. We were the school rock stars and played in the marching band together. Tom and I spend most of our time in High School playing gigs and hanging out.
More about Dean Von’s personal career –
Dean was born to perform!
He started his career as a singer/songwriter starting with piano at the age of 4. By age 9 he was synchronizing drum beats and in the 10th grade headlined with a music group primed to cut his first record. He practically lived in the recording studio and was the songwriter and lead singer for the bands Aftershock, Danger and No Stranger composing such hits as Crazy Like Me, Tramp In Black Leather, Can’t Keep My Eyes Off Of You and I’m Gonna Miss you. His bands headlined at the Roxy, Whiskey and Gazzari’s. Deans ballads are inspirational and drawn from his own life experiences. The son of June Von, a well known singer with Kate Smith and Liberace, she appeared on the Lawrence Welk Show and hosted her own radio show in Las Vegas, Nevada. After an 8 year sabbatical he decided to go back to his passion, writing and singing songs from his heart.
Dean met Lois in August of 2005 and began composing the theme songs for her programs. Out There, 2nd Chance For Glory, Bikini Pool and Believe in Me have already been recorded. Presently Dean is the Co-Host for Break N Run and the Host of Deans Pool Tips. All of the music featured on My Pool TV is composed and performed by The Dean Von Band.
The goal at My Pool TV™ is to have Deans songs drive the programs and the programs drive the songs. Let’s face it? When was the last time a television theme song has made it into the pop charts?
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This talented artist is a busy busy entertainer who is splitting his time between his extremely popular Dean Von Music Podcast show and his state of the art recording studio where the musician is busy recording and producing another solo album.
For those who have been following Dean Von Music you will know that he is in a tight race for The Open Act.
The competition features different groups of musicians all competing for the grand prize of $10,000 and a trip to New York where the chosen act will open for a yet to be disclosed artist.
This Open Act round closes soon but you can still get your vote in. Follow this link and vote now.
If you have been following the blog you will recall that Dean was in pre-production for two podcast shows.
The 17th episode in the Dean Von Music Podcast second series is all about Film, Television and Music.
This is the first time that Dean has delved into this subject even though he is well versed in scoring film, television and video projects.
You won’t want to miss Episode #17 Making Music for Film and Television. It’s great listening and watching as Dean interviews producer, director and film maker Derek D. Herbert.
Speaking of podcasts Dean is set to record another one back to back. One after another with an awesome band that fans can’t get enough of.
While I can’t disclose the guests, I can say that they are well known all over the planet, just like Dean Von.
If you haven’t been to the Dean Von Music store lately check it out. Dean has quite a selection of mugs as well as other merch that you will love.
I am a huge fan of my tank top and mug. Remember every piece you buy was designed and crafted by Dean Von himself.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube page. He’s rolling along and you won’t want to miss a thing. Subscribe today and we’ll catch you on the flipside!
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. Dean Von Music Podcast Show is celebrating with the release of Podcast #12.
Getting ready to start the show, which is being recorded today, Dean is excited to welcome singer Mark Boals to the Dean Von Music Podcast Show.
If you are like me you won’t want to miss the show. Airing on Saturday February 11th at 5:00 pm PST it will be awesome.
After listening to some of Dean’s research I knew right away that this talented heavy metal singer from Red Rayvn had choir in his youth. Like most choir people we can recognize it right away. His beautiful clear voice is awesome.
I would love to hear Dean and Mark tear it up on When Something is Wrong with My Baby. Recorded by two of my favorite singers, John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes, both legends of Rock and Roll in Australia Dean and Mark would rock it.
This will be number 12 in the Dean Von Music Podcast Show series. Moreover it is going to be followed up by two more yet to be announced talents that you won’t want to miss. Be sure to follow Dean and get ready for the show this Valentine’s Day weekend at 5:00 pm PST.
If you have been following Dean you will know he has been in the studio mixing things up. His brand new dance single will get you moving and is called Be Who You Are.
In addition, Slippin’ Away, featuring yours truly on the backing vocals is quietly making its way up the charts. It’s a song that makes you think and that is certainly what Dean’s fans are saying about the tune.
I have yet to be given an exact date but I am told that the new album will be out soon. I’m trying to talk Dean into getting in pressed on vinyl as well. Why not?
If you are a fan of Dean Von and his music you will love the songs on the new album. If that’s not enough, he’s actually nearly finished with the cover which is truly amazing, such a talent.
Subscribe to the blog and don’t forget to also tune in and listen to the Dean Von Music Podcast Show Saturday February 11th and 5:00 pm PST.
World Renowned Dancing Violinist DJ-Breakdancing on the Dean Von Music Podcast Show Aug 12th.
Dean Von is on the fast track with his latest podcast with Timmy Gaines giving listeners the inside scoop when it comes to all things music and all things Rock and Roll.
In his latest Dean Von Music Podcast Show Dean chats with legendary bass player Timmy Gaines.
Timmy, an accomplished bass player who started strumming at 14 shares his love of music and a few other things that most people didn’t have a clue about.
From his passion for the Ham Radio to being on the road it is a Dean Von Podcast Show that you don’t want to miss.
Both Dean and Timmy knew each other before becoming band mates with the world renowned No Stranger.
In this Dean Von Music Podcast Show you will hear the classic hit, “Here I am Again,” as performed by Tom Hardy whose melodic voice is sure to bring back memories.
Both Dean and Timmy started playing at a young age touring when they were still in their teens. You won’t believe some of the stories that these two rockers have to share with fans and followers.
Timmy toured Europe with Stryper back in the day and that in itself is worthy of another episode of the Dean Von Music Podcast Show.
In this Dean Von Music Podcast Show you will relive the classic moments in the 1980s when Rock and Roll was Rock and Roll.
Both Dean and Timmy Gaines are in the recording studio and who knows, perhaps the two of them will get together again one day and play some music. I for one would love to hear that.
If you haven’t subscribed yet do so and don’t forget to Google Dean. He is having some fun on TikTok and is doing great things on his YouTube Pages, Almost Famous Productions and Dean Von.
The Dean Von Music Podcast Show brings Timothy Gaines to the front of the stage for a in depth look and up-close view of what Timothy Gaines is doing now, it’s going to be epic.
Just like many others want to know what is going on with Mr. Timothy Gaines, and what is he up to now? that is the BIG Q?
I have known Tim for over 40 years, and will talk more about that on the show, but after reviewing his last few years in the Music Business, Tim is primarily a Solo Artist / Musician even knowing who he has played with, but it doesn’t end there, Timothy went on to play with bands such as Richard Marx, Aldo Nova and many other legendary artists that have led the way for so many other artist and musicians, Timothy Gaines is right up there with the top players in the Music Industry in my book and is a great person to know and be friends with, wouldn’t have it any other way, Tim is straight up an awesome guy.
This Interview will go back to when Tim and I first met, it was in Hollywood, specifically down “On The Strip” we were playing at Gazzarri’s on the same stage but in different bands, Tim was in White Lace at the time and I was in Aftershock, this was a great time to be in Hollywood if you were into the Rock & Roll Club Scene.
Anyway I will leave the rest for the Dean Von Music Podcast Show, Tim and I have lots to talk about and some of our conversation has never been heard in public before, so “Stay Tuned” this interview is going to be revealing and epic at the same time, I personally can’t wait, so we will see you live on Saturday July 2, 2022 and I will publish the podcast @ 5 AM – Wake Up to the Dean Von Music Podcast Show Interview with Timothy Gaines to be heard around the world, so tune in, you will not want to miss this one.
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