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KillerStar

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    ★★★★ The Times
    ★★★★ Mojo
    ★★★★ RnR

    KillerStar is a new band and album of the same name, led by Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums). The songs were written by Rob and James. The album features special guests throughout - an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators: Mike Garson on piano, Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass, Emm Gryner on backing vocals, and Donny McCaslin on saxophone.

    The music fuses the scale of classic rock with sophisticated harmonies and elements of art rock.

    The players on KillerStar have contributed to almost every era of Bowie’s vast discography, from the landmark ‘Aladdin Sane’ to the final goodbye of ‘Blackstar’. Although, while the KillerStar name references one of Bowie’s relatively deeper cuts, KillerStar really doesn’t feel like an homage to The Thin White Duke. And that’s simply because it was never intended to be one. Rob and James had recorded the first KillerStar demos independently, without any advance planning on who else would be involved.

    As you’ll hear on KillerStar’s eponymously named album, there are fleeting touches that recall classic Bowie moments, but really this is something altogether new and exciting. Bowie chose these musicians for their unique style and ability, and that is what they have brought to the record: reunited friends and some new connections, all playing to complement the songwriting rather than to retread the iconic music they created alongside their visionary former leader.

    Earl Slick says, “Since Bowie died, we’ve all gone off in different directions, but with this album we worked on new material and that was great.”

    As Emm Gryner considers, “The Bowie alumni have a very special bond and we always will. David united us in a truly special way, where we spent a lot of time together, and to be able to hear each other again in this way was unique. I am sure David would have loved this album.”


    Mixed by Dave Eringa
    Vinyl Mastered & Cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios
    Produced by Rob Fleming & James Sedge

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“The standout Go (Hold On Tight) moves in slinky fashion before unfurling a gigantic, irresistible chorus; You’re A Chameleon channels Suede and the closing Falling Through takes almost seven minutes to tell its beguiling tale, as Donny McCaslin’s saxophone wails appealingly in the background. There’s more to come here, hopefully”
(★★★★) MOJO

(★★★★) RNR Magazine

"Impeccable musicianship" Music Connection

“…merges classic rock, art rock, and powerful melodies/harmonies. It features many David Bowie collaborators including guitarists Earl Slick and Mark Plati. ‘Should've Known Better’ rockets to catchy heights. ‘Go (Hold on Tight)’ spotlights Plati's baritone guitar and notably reflects Bowie's experimental bent. ‘Feel It’ is a resonant rocker.” –VINTAGE GUITAR

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released March 1, 2024

Rob Fleming - Vocals, Guitar, Synths
James Sedge - Drums
with guests:
Earl Slick - Guitar
Mike Garson - Piano
Gail Ann Dorsey - Bass
Emm Gryner - Backing Vocals
Donny McCaslin - Sax
TIm Lefebvre - Bass
Mark Plati - Additional Guitar

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KillerStar London, UK

KillerStar is a new band led by Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums) which features an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators: Mike Garson, Earl Slick, Gail Ann Dorsey Mark Plati, Tim Lefebvre, Emm Gryner, Donny McCaslin Collectively they have crafted a sound which fuses the scale of classic rock with sophisticated harmonies and elements of art rock. ... more

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