Dana Strum

Dana Strum
Dana Strum live with Slaughter on June 21, 2008 in West Fargo, North Dakota
Background information
Birth name	Dana Strumwasser
Born	December 13, 1958 (1958-12-13) (age 52)
Origin	Washington, DC, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Occupations	Singer, bassist, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Bass, vocals
Years active	1985–present
Associated acts	Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Vince Neil, Danny Spanos
Website	slaughterweb.com, danastrum.com

Dana Strum (born Dana Strumwasser on December 13, 1958 in Washington, DC) is the bassist of heavy metal band Slaughter.^[1] Before that, he was in Vinnie Vincent Invasion together with fellow bandmate, Mark Slaughter.^[2] He was raised in Southern California's San Fernando Valley and began his performing career in the band Badaxe, playing regularly at the infamous Starwood along with Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, and others.

He is a friend of Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne; he introduced Ozzy to guitarist Randy Rhoads, and is credited with placing Jake E. Lee in Osbourne's band.^[2] He's also credited with placing Vinnie Vincent and Mark St. John in Kiss.^[2]

Dana Strum produced Kik Tracee's 1991 'No Rules' under BMG Music.

Dana Strum has lately been playing with Vince Neil and has recorded a new studio album with him.^[3]

Discography

With Vinnie Vincent Invasion

• Vinnie Vincent Invasion (1986)
• All Systems Go (1988)

With Slaughter

• all albums to date

With Vince Neil

• Tattoos & Tequila (2010)

See also

• Slaughter

References

1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography-Slaughter". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5451. Retrieved 28 January 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Prato, Greg. "Biography-Vinnie Vincent Invasion". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p198512. Retrieved 28 January 2010. 
3. ^ "Vince Neil To Cover Sex Pistols On Upcoming Solo Album?". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133667. Retrieved 28 January 2010. 

External links

• Historical interview with Charles England

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