Camp Freddy
{{Short description|American rock supergroup}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Los Angeles, California, US
| genre = {{hlist|Hard rock|rock}}
| years_active = {{Start date|2002}}–2014
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| website = {{URL|campfreddy.net}}
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| past_members =
- Matt Sorum
- Dave Navarro
- Billy Morrison
- Donovan Leitch
- Chris Chaney
- Mark McGrath
- Scott Weiland
- Scott Ford
}}
Camp Freddy was an American hard rock supergroup consisting of established musicians who played rock covers at various shows around the United States from 2002 through 2014. The band consisted of core members Matt Sorum on drums, Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison on guitars, Donovan Leitch on vocals, and Chris Chaney on bass. Each performance featured guest appearances from well-known musicians and singers.{{cite web |last=Scoggs |first=Sara |url=http://www.buzznet.com/web/music/journals/entry/2381861 |title=Setting Up Camp: Drummer Matt Sorum Tells Buzznet About Camp Freddy's Origins |publisher=Buzznet.com |accessdate=November 6, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605223754/http://www.buzznet.com/web/music/journals/entry/2381861 |archivedate=June 5, 2008}}
Image:Billy Morrison(by Scott Dudelson).jpg
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Image:Greg Dulli(by Scott Dudelson).jpg performing with Camp Freddy (bass player Chris Chaney in background)]]
History
The band's name is derived from a character in the 1969 film The Italian Job.{{cite web|work=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/camp-freddy-mn0000471042/biography|title=Camp Freddy Biography|author=Apar, Corey|accessdate=January 9, 2018}} Guitarist Billy Morrison described them as: "...not a band, but it is also way more than a jam session; Camp Freddy is an 'occasional happening', a freak of (Hollywood) nature." The group often played secret shows and other small appearances at charity events. On Saturday evenings, band members—usually Morrison and Navarro—hosted a radio show from 6:00-8:00 on the Los Angeles–based Indie 103.1 FM radio station.
On January 28, 2005, the group performed a benefit concert for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami at the Key Club in Los Angeles, which featured guest appearances from Courtney Love, Lemmy, Linda Perry, and Slash.{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.com/event/camp-freddy-benefit-concert-for-south-east-asia-tsunami-relief-show-107663198#courtney-love-during-camp-freddy-benefit-concert-for-south-east-asia-picture-id111174988|work=Getty Images|title=Camp Freddy Benefit Concert for South East Asia Tsunami Relief|accessdate=January 8, 2018}}
In March 2006, Scott Weiland joined as a core member and vocalist for the band until April 2008, when his decision to leave Velvet Revolver for Stone Temple Pilots caused tension between him and Matt Sorum.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} His departure from the group was announced on the April 2, 2008, edition of Camp Freddy Radio.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} Camp Freddy, with producer Mike Clink, were reportedly recording an album that would mirror their live shows, with guests performing on each track.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} So far, two tracks have been released: Cheap Trick's "Surrender" and Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" (2008).{{cite news|title=Slash, Warren Demartini, Billy Duffy to Perform with Camp Freddy Tonight |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/slash-warren-demartini-billy-duffy-to-perform-with-camp-freddy-tonight |website=blabbermouth.net |date=August 5, 2006 |access-date=November 20, 2022}}
In 2009, Billy Morrison stated that "there will be a record. One day! When we all get around to finishing what we started."{{cite web |last=Lindsay |first=Andrew |url=http://stereokill.net/2009/03/15/interview-billy-morrison/ |title=Interview: Billy Morrison (Camp Freddy) |publisher=stereokill.net |accessdate=July 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120715232041/http://stereokill.net/2009/03/15/interview-billy-morrison/ |archivedate=July 15, 2012 }} In April 2010, the group played a show at an IZOD IndyCar Series event, which featured guest performances from Lemmy and Courtney Love.
In December 2012, the band had a residency at The Roxy in Los Angeles, which lasted for three nights, leading up to Christmas Day, featuring guest appearances from Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde, and Lana Del Rey. The following December, the group had another residency at the Roxy, with guest appearances by Billy Ray Cyrus and Courtney Love.{{cite web|work=Alamy|url=http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-billy-ray-cyrus-camp-freddy-courtney-love-billy-idol-billy-ray-cyrus-149361196.html|title=Billy Ray Cyrus, Camp Freddy. Courtney Love, Billy Idol, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gilby Clarke and Mark McGrath join Camp Freddy on stage for night 2 at the Roxy in Hollywood|accessdate=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111165430/http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-billy-ray-cyrus-camp-freddy-courtney-love-billy-idol-billy-ray-cyrus-149361196.html|archive-date=January 11, 2018|url-status=dead}} The band's final show was on December 31, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.alternativenation.net/?p%3D42168 |title=AlternativeNation.net | Camp Freddy Supergroup Announces Breakup |accessdate=January 24, 2014|url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140128050911/http://www.alternativenation.net/?p=42168 |archivedate=January 28, 2014 }}
On January 24, 2014, the group announced they would no longer perform under the name Camp Freddy, instead launching a new cover group called Royal Machines.{{cite web|work=Blabbermouth|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/camp-freddy-calls-it-quits-new-all-star-covers-band-royal-machines-takes-shape/|title=Camp Freddy Calls It Quits; New All-Star Covers Band Royal Machines Takes Shape|date=January 24, 2014|accessdate=December 30, 2017}}
Band members
- Donovan Leitch – lead vocals (2002–2014)
- Billy Morrison – rhythm guitar (2002–2014)
- Dave Navarro – lead guitar (2002–2014)
- Scott Ford – bass (2002–2004)
- Chris Chaney – bass (2004–2014)
- Matt Sorum – drums, vocals
- Scott Weiland – lead vocals (2006–2008, 2013; {{abbr|d.|died}} 2015)
=Notable guest members=
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- Sebastian Bach – vocals {{dagger}}
- Brandon Boyd – vocals
- Jerry Cantrell – guitar
- Billy Ray Cyrus – vocals
- Tiffany Darwish – vocals
- Lana Del Rey – vocals{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/camp-freddy-hollywood-residency-zakk-wylde-tom-morello-lemmy/|work=Loudwire|title=Camp Freddy Complete Hollywood Residency with Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Lemmy and more|date=December 26, 2012|accessdate=January 11, 2018|author=Childers, Chad}}
- Greg Dulli – vocals
- Fred Durst – vocals {{dagger}}
- Steve Jones – guitar
- Sully Erna – vocals, guitar
- Ace Frehley – vocals, guitar{{cite web|work=Blabbermouth|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-ace-frehley-perform-with-camp-freddy-video-footage-photos-available|title=Ozzy Osbourne, Ace Frehley Perform with Camp Freddy: Video Footage, Photos Available|date=August 11, 2009}}
- Macy Gray – vocals{{cite web|work=NME|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/camp-freddy-superstars-go-totally-80s-42890|title=Camp Freddy Superstars Go Totally '80s|author=Parker, Lyndsey|date=December 14, 2009|accessdate=January 10, 2018}} {{dagger}}
- Lemmy – vocals, bass{{cite web|work=Blabbermouth|title=Lemmy, Courtney Love Perform with Camp Freddy in Hollywood|date=April 16, 2010|accessdate=January 11, 2018|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/lemmy-courtney-love-perform-with-camp-freddy-in-hollywood/}} {{dagger}}
- Courtney Love – vocals{{cite web|url=http://archive.alternativenation.net/video-courtney-love-covers-the-velvet-underground-with-camp-freddy/|work=Alternative Nation|title=Video: Courtney Love Covers the Velvet Underground with Camp Freddy|date=December 21, 2013|accessdate=January 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111172736/http://archive.alternativenation.net/video-courtney-love-covers-the-velvet-underground-with-camp-freddy/|archive-date=January 11, 2018|url-status=dead}} {{dagger}}
- Mark McGrath – vocals {{dagger}}
- Tom Morello – guitar {{dagger}}
- Chino Moreno – vocals
- Ozzy Osbourne – vocals{{cite web|work=Los Angeles Times|title=Ozzy! Slash! New cars!|date=October 20, 2008|series=Pop & Hiss|url=https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2008/10/ozzy-slash-gas.html}} {{dagger}}
- Franky Perez – vocals
- Linda Perry – vocals
- Mike Shinoda – vocals, guitar
- Slash – guitar {{dagger}}
- Chad Smith – drums{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slash-jerry-cantrell-courtney-love-jam-with-camp-freddy-in-hollywood/|work=Blabbermouth|title=Slash, Jerry Cantrell, Courtney Love Jam with Camp Freddy in Hollywood|date=January 28, 2005|accessdate=January 10, 2018}}
- Steve Stevens – guitar {{dagger}}
- Corey Taylor – vocals {{dagger}}
- Steven Tyler – vocals, drums{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/steven-tyler-corey-taylor-billy-duffy-perform-with-camp-freddy-in-hollywood-video/|work=Blabbermouth|title=Steven Tyler, Corey Taylor, Billy Duffy Perform with Camp Freddy In Hollywood |date=December 12, 2010|accessdate=January 11, 2018}}
- Steve Vai – guitar
- Ginger Wildheart – vocals, guitar
- Zakk Wylde – vocals, guitar
- Chris Wyse - bass{{cite news|url=https://bravewords.com/news/camp-freddy-perform-at-youth-voting-event-declare-yourself|title=Camp Freddy Perform at Youth Voting Event Declare Yourself|publisher=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|date=September 29, 2007|accessdate=October 1, 2024}}
- Juliette Lewis – vocals{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfAu05EksMI|title=Camp Freddy w/ Juliette Lewis – "Proud Mary" – Live at the Roxy |website=YouTube |date=December 18, 2010}}
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References
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External links
- [https://www.allmusic.com/artist/camp-freddy-mn0000471042/biography Camp Freddy] at AllMusic
- [https://archive.today/20120715232041/http://stereokill.net/2009/03/15/interview-billy-morrison/ Stereokill Interview: Billy Morrison, March 2009]
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Category:Hard rock musical groups from California
Category:Musical groups established in 2003