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Like Seeing ten Rock Legends For The Price Of One

Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream were among the most beloved and influential classic rock artists of the second half of the 20th century. And all share another common denominator: at some point during their careers each had at least one of THE HIT MEN playing behind them on the road or in the studio.

THE HIT MEN –a supergroup of super-talented sidemen and sessions musicians– either played, sang or did both on tour or in the studio -- for some of the most memorable classic rock hits of all time, including “Feels Like The First Time” (Foreigner), “Don’t Stop Believin’” (Journey), “Live and Let Die” (Wings),  “Eye In The Sky” (Alan Parsons), and “You May Be Right” (Billy Joel.

In their exciting multi-media show, THE HIT MEN perform the hits that they helped rocket to the top of the Billboard charts, AND they share fascinating never-before-told backstage stories about their adventures on the road and in recording studios with the classic rock legends they performed with.   It’s like seeing 10 Rock Legends for the price of one!

Managed by Lee Shapiro, who was the former Music Director of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and who founded and led the original HIT MEN since 2010, this HIT MEN supergroup will attract the Classic Rock lovers in your market.  Like all previous Hit Men supergroups, the members of this group have exceptional performing credentials as follows:

Steve Murphy (drummer/singer/producer/engineer) has performed and recorded with some of the most famous and recognizable names in music over the last 60 years, including Phil Ramone, Elton John, Alan Parsons, Jack Bruce (Cream), Eric Burdon and the Animals, Chuck Negron (3 Dog Night), Felix Cavaliere (The Rascals), Dave Mason, Todd Rundgren, Steve Augeri (Journey) and more.

Tommy Williams (guitarist/vocalist) has worked with rock and pop music’s most influential names, including Debbie Gibson, The Hooters, Tommy Shaw of Styx, Steely Dan, Denny Laine of Paul McCartney & Wings, Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander, and more. 

Tony Tino (bass/vocalist) has performed, recorded/toured with Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Gavin DeGraw, Nelly McKay, Ronnie Spector, Robert Randolph, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Dave Chappell, Clay Aiken, Doug E. Fresh, G.E. Smith, Branford Marsalis, and many more. 

Mike DiMeo (keyboardist/vocalist.   Mark’s years as the organist for Tommy James and The Shondells opened the door to his long list of collaborations, including performances with Deep Purple, Johnny Winter, Bonnie Tyler, to name just a few.

Mark Newman (guitar, vocals)  Mark has shared the stage with notables such as soul legend Sam Moore of  Sam & Dave, John Oates of Hall & Oates, Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds, Bobby Whitlock of Derek & The Dominoes, and the inimitable Sam The Sham.HOLIDAY SHOW AVAILABLE

THE HIT MEN ROCK THE HOLIDAYS

In their exciting, multi-media Holiday Concert, The Hit Men celebrate the season by performing dynamic holiday selections like, “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”- by Twisted Sister, “So This Is Xmas”- by John Lennon, “Jingle Bells” - by Brian Setzer, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” by Bruce Springsteen and “This Christmas Day”, “Ornament”, and “Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more. (Hit Man Steve Murphy was the drummer and vocalist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra throughout the ’90s). In addition to these holiday hits, The Hit Men perform the classic hits you know and love just the way you remember them!