DON MANCUSO has been firmly entrenched in the music scene since the day he picked up his first guitar. Born in Rochester, New York, by age 18, Don was playing professionally with blues-rock band BLACK SHEEP, which featured LOU GRAMM, who eventually became the voice of super-group FOREIGNER. BLACK SHEEP toured nationally opening for PROCOL HAREM, TED NUGENT, ARGENT, HALL & OATS, PETER FRAMPTON and KISS to name a few.
BLACK SHEEP was the first American act signed to CHRYSALIS RECORDS and released one single on this label before releasing 2 albums on CAPITAL RECORDS. Don was a major contributor to the writing on these efforts.
Following the disbanding of BLACK SHEEP, DON MANCUSO explored rock/fusion with a group called AURORA along with studying classical guitar and doing studio work in NYC with IAN LLOYD of STORIES.
Within a year, Don moved on to another group, which quickly took the Northeast by storm called CHEATER. CHEATER released a 10-inch EP called "TEN CENT LOVE AFFAIR", which brought them to the forefront of the regional music scene.
Don was once again working with LOU GRAMM on pre-production and recording of the album
"READY OR NOT".
Recording projects since then include Imaginary FEW, JOHNNY SMOKE, LINDA RUTHERFORD & CELTIC FIRE (who appeared at WOODSTOCK ‘99 for AMP3.COM on the emerging artist stage), STEVE ROBB "UNDER THE ROOF" (Gospel recording), RED HEART "Bridge", DON MANCUSO "NOW YOU SEE IT" (solo album), PHIL NARO "Glass Mountain" and JESSICA HAMILTON.
Presently Don has completed and released his second solo endeavor entitled "D-DRIVE", which features LOU GRAMM, PHIL NARO, JEFF COSCO, JESSICA HAMILTON, DAVE QUICK, JOE LANA, LARRY CROZIER, BRIAN EGGLESTEIN & ANDY KNOLL.
Don continues to add the golden touch that has provided a creative edge to every venture he's been involved with. Don has been called up! He is now playing guitar for the LOU GRAMM BAND Tour! His versatility, professionalism and incredible artistry have made him one of the most respected and admired guitarists among his peers on the international music scene. |
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