LEGENDARY GUITARIST TONY IOMMI, GUITAR HERO STEVE VAI, ROCK DRUMMER CARL PALMER, ALLMAN BROS. GUITARIST WARREN HAYNES AND OZZY GUITARIST ZAKK WYLDE TO JOIN FORCES AT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP 20TH ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH EVENT LOS ANGELES, FEB. 11-14 2016
(LOS ANGELES, October 5 2015) 2016 marks the 20th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and four of the greatest guitarists and a legendary drummer come together in Los Angeles to headline one of the most amazing camp’s ever assembled on Presidents Day/Grammy weekend, Feb. 11-14, 2016. Campers will have the opportunity to meet and jam with guitarists
Tony Iommi, Steve Vai, Warren Haynes, Zakk Wylde and drummer Carl Palmer at this once-in-a-lifetime event. In addition, the weekend will culminate with campers and their bands performing at the Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with the students at Coventry University and the ‘Guitar Star’ contestants in England, so I’m looking forward to meeting some more enthusiastic players at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Hollywood,” said Iommi.
“As we approach the 20th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, we continue to fulfill people’s musical dreams, from beginners to advanced players,” said David Fishof, founder and creator of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. “This camp will be a true once-in- a-lifetime experience for any music fan.”
Tony Iommi is a founding member and lead guitar player of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy winning hard rock band, Black Sabbath. He is synonymous with his innovative, de-tuned, dark riffs that are considered the blueprint for hundreds of bands that followed.
Also appearing will be Warren Haynes, who is best known for his work as longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and founding member of the jam band Gov’t Mule, as well as touring with Phil Lesh and The Dead. Haynes will be joined by Zakk Wylde, who is best known known as the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, and founder of the band Black Label Society. He was also the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory, and as a solo artist he released “Book of Shadows.” In addition, Carl Plummer, one of the most respected rock drummers to emerge from the 1960’s and veteran of famous English bands including Emerson, Lake & Palmer and ASIA, will also headline the camp.
Rounding out the line-up is Grammy Award-winning artist and legendary guitar hero, Steve Vai.
He has sold over 15 million albums and has recorded and toured with Frank Zappa, Public Image Ltd., Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, and as a solo artist.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is a non-competitive atmosphere designed for all levels of musicians and music enthusiasts. Participants are placed in bands with like-minded people and skill level to make for an off-the-charts experience. The bands will rehearse under the guidance of a rock star counselor including Vinny Appice (Dio), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Vic Johnson (Sammy Hagar), Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) Bjorn Englen (Yngwie Malmsteen) Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper), and Brian Tichy (Whitesnake).
Space is always limited at Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camps to keep the experience intimate. The David Crosby and Ginger Baker hosted camp in Los Angeles on Nov. 5-8, 2015 is completely Sold-out. Interested campers should sign up early.
For additional information, please visit www.rockcamp.com or call 888.762.BAND.
ABOUT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP
For our campers, this is a life changing experience. Some of the campers play well and even gave up careers as musicians to become CEOs and lawyers. Some campers can’t play at all.
What they all have in common is passion for rock music. At Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp they all get to pursue their passion – and meet, and play with the artists who became the soundtrack of their lives David Fishof is the founder and creator of the famed Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp where rock dreams become reality. The idea came to him after years of producing rock tours throughout the word. He’s been honored to work with veteran rockers, Roger Daltrey, Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Todd Rundgren, Gene Simmons, Dr. John, Randy Bachman, and so many more. He feels fortunate to have seen their talent first hand. David’s desire to share this experience with you, gave him the inspiration to produce the one-of- a-kind, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp.
Past rock star camp headliners have included Jeff Beck, Brian Wilson (Beach Boys), Roger Daltrey (The Who), Joe Perry (Aerosmith) Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Gene Simmons (KISS), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule), Dave Davies (The Kinks), Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones), Slash, Bret Michaels (Poison), Cheap Trick, Jack Bruce (Cream), Joe Satriani, Joe Walsh, Meatloaf, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Duff McKagan , (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), Michael Anthony (Van Halen), among others.