Artist: AVIATOR
Album: AVIATOR REMASTERED (CD)

Year: 1986/ 2007
Media type: CD

The band members have always had a strong pedigree as Ricciardella and Cerniglia were both in the “Wiggy Bits” line up in 1976 along with Peppy Castro, who later fronted Balance. Ricciardella and Cerniglia formed the band Network in 1977 and the two albums “Network” and “Nightwork” in 1977 and 1978 respectively are still highly regarded by collectors. However, it was not until 1986 that these two men hooked up with Ernie White and Steve Vitale to produce the self titled Aviator album, then they became of age... White’s vocals can only be described as awesome and the four dedicated guys just belt out one classic after another. The music is a beautiful mixture of Giant, Survivor and Nightranger, but with total originality. The aggressive guitar chords are backed up with super tight bass and drums and Ernie’s ability to sing his heart out is evident from the off. Yes, there are plenty of delicious keyboard moments, guest musicians Brian T. Leahy and Phil Ashly chip in at regular intervals. With production from the well respected Neil Kernon (Spys, FM, Michael Bolton, etc..), this one has been crying out for a CD release so that new fans can realise that this type of rock is simply the best and the older, more mature fans can re-live the experience all over again. The bonus tracks should prove popular to everyone!!

TRACKLIST:

Track 1 - Front Line
Track 2 - Back On The Street
Track 3 - Don't Turn Away
Track 4 - Wrong Place Wrong Time
Track 5 - Never Let The Rock Stop
Track 6 - Come Back
Track 7 - Magic
Track 8 - Can't Stop
Track 9 - Too Young
Track 10 - Every Schoolboy Knows
Track 11 - Through The Night
Track 12 - Woman In Love
Track 13 - Holding On

Produced by Neil Kernon

LINE-UP:

Ernie White - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Michael Ricciardella - Drums & Vocals
Richie Cerniglia – Guitars
Steve Vitale – Bass