Formed on the basis of playing music for love rather than to please the masses, Viva Gold is a breath of fresh air in an industry worn out by pill-popping dance loops and prepubescent pop. Lyrics with meaning and music with soul are traits long forgotten in this day and age when it comes to bands… until now! Put together in early 2003 by vocalist Spav and ex Firesign drummer, Benny, the band was formed with the intention of getting back to basics, to the music they loved. Recruiting blues guru Steve Collins on lead, and Benny’s old partner in crime Danboy on bass, the band has quickly assembled a collection of soulful grooves, voltage rock and a shot of country twang. |