Platinum Rockstars: The Talented Classic Rock Cover Bands In Los Angeles

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The Platinum Rockstars Superstar Show is a rather audacious name for what many people might describe as a classic rock cover band. But those people have most likely never seen Platinum Rockstars.

In Los Angeles, rock cover bands abound. The allure of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and even Las Vegas means that many talented rock musicians end up as residents of the LA area. In addition, Los Angeles is home to the prestigious Musician's Institute, a breeding ground for explosive 80s-style rock guitarists, drummers, bassists and vocalists. The plethora of musicians also means that there are a LOT of classic rock cover bands in Los Angeles. So how does a new classic rock show set itself apart from all the other Los Angeles cover bands out there in a market so saturated with rock 'n roll talent?
This question was firmly in mind when Platinum Rockstars founders David Victor and Glenn Jost first conceived of the idea of a true rock superstar show. With so many 70s and 80s tribute bands already around, David and Glenn wanted to make sure that their show gave LA's jaded classic rock audience the most ...
... amazing live rock 'n roll experience imaginable. David had already been part of one of Los Angeles' most respected 70s tribute band, "Smokin'", a tribute to the music of Boston.

"Smokin'" played some great songs, no doubt about that", says Victor. "But we sort of ran out of steam after the recognizable hit songs were played. Our audiences were not always hardcore Boston fans, but more general classic rock fans, many of whom knew Boston's biggest hits...but we'd lose them once we started playing songs that were never on the radio." Platinum Rockstars takes the tribute band concept and turns it on its ear. The show is part tribute -- the cast of the show wear costumes and mimic the personalities and playing styles of the original band members -- and part cover -- they play only the most recognizable hit songs of the artists them emulate.

Currently Platinum Rockstars performs tributes to 60s and 70s rock bands including Led Zeppelin, The Who, Boston, Foreigner, Journey and 80s rock bands including Van Halen, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi. The cast
changes costumes many times throughout each show and a DJ/MC keeps the party rolling during set changes.

"The show is really great fun to perform," say David Victor. "The Platinum Rockstars Superstar Show is a great way to express myself musically. All the bands we do had a huge influence on me when I started getting into rock 'n roll, playing guitar, singing and writing my own music. It's a blast and a total rush to play these parts and do this music!" Formed at the beginning of 2009, Platinum Rockstars is starting to get noticed on the Los Angeles and Las Vegas circuits. The show will be making their debuts at the Brea Summerfest opening for Pat Benatar and the Santa Clarita Summer Concert Series, appearing before a crowd expected to number more than ten thousand classic rock music lovers.

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