Classless Act
{{Short description|American rock band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2023}}{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Classless Act
| origin = Los Angeles, CA
| genre = Hard rock, glam rock
| years_active = 2019–present
| label = Better Noise
| current_members =
- Derek Day
- Griffin Tucker
- Dane Pieper
- Franco Gravante
- Chuck McKissock
| website = https://classlessact.com/
}}
Classless Act is an American rock band from Los Angeles. The band is notable for opening for Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe on The Stadium Tour in 2022.
Biography
Classless Act has existed in various different lineups since 2016, with the current incarnation coming together in 2019. The band was formed by drummer London Hudson, and guitarist Niko Tsangaris, both of whom have since left the group.{{Cite web |last=Moayeri |first=Lily |date=October 21, 2022 |title=Classless Act Is More Than Just Swagger And Snarl |url=https://www.spin.com/2022/10/classless-act-welcome-to-the-show-interview/ |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=Spin}} The band's debut single "Give It To Me" was released in 2021.{{Cite web |last=Rockpit |first=The |date=February 6, 2023 |title=CLASSLESS ACT Pays Homage To David Bowie With Double-A-Side Single |url=https://www.therockpit.net/2023/classless-act-pays-homage-to-david-bowie-with-double-a-side-single/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=The Rockpit |language=en-US}} Classless Act was announced as the opening act for The Stadium Tour on July 9, 2021{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=July 9, 2021 |title=CLASSLESS ACT To Join MÖTLEY CRÜE And DEF LEPPARD On 2022 Stadium Tour |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/classless-act-to-join-motley-crue-and-def-leppard-on-2022-stadium-tour/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} replacing Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts. Their debut album Welcome to the Show was released on June 24, 2022. The album was produced by Bob Rock, Keith Nelson, Joe Chiccarelli and Franco Gravante and was recorded at the home studio of Tommy Lee and Sunset Sound.{{Cite web |last=Andrew Daly published |date=December 20, 2022 |title=Classless Act's Dane Pieper on touring with Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard, and working with Bob Rock on their debut album, Welcome to the Show |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dane-pieper-classless-act-welcome-to-the-show |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=guitarworld |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Elizabeth |first=Brooke |date=July 30, 2022 |title=Interview: Derek And Griffin Of Classless Act Talk The Stadium Tour |url=https://folknrock.com/interviews/interview-derek-and-griffin-of-classless-act-talk-the-stadium-tour |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Folk N Rock |language=en-US}} Lee also recommended the band as the opener for the tour. The album featured guest appearances by Vince Neil, Justin Hawkins, and Keith Nelson.{{Cite web |last=Moonpublished |first=Grant |date=July 26, 2022 |title=Classless Act are the opening act on the Stadium Tour – and they're coming for you next |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/classless-act-are-the-opening-act-on-the-stadium-tour-and-theyre-coming-for-you-next |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=louder |language=en}} Lead singer Derek Day performed the Mötley Crüe songs "Live Wire" and "Home Sweet Home" at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on September 27, 2022, alongside Lee, Nikki Sixx, and Dave Grohl.
Members
= Current members =
- Derek Day (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard)
- Griffin Tucker (Lead Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Piano)
- Dane Pieper (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals)
- Franco Gravante (Bass, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano)
- Chuck McKissock (Drums, Bass, Vocals)
Discography
- Welcome to the Show (2022)
- Welcome to the Acoustic Show (EP) (2022)
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| US Main Peaks on the Mainstream Rock charts:
|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2022-09-24 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=March 19, 2025}} |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Classless Act" {{small|(feat. Vince Neil)}}
| 2020 | 33 | Welcome To the Show |
References
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External links
- [https://classlessact.com/ Official website]