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VINCENT SOLANO WINS
QUEENSRYCHE "TAKE COVER" COMPETITION AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE IN SEATTLE
CHIEF ESTIMATOR OF INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY HAILING FROM FLORHAM PARK,
NEW JERSEY TO MAKE APPEARANCE ON QUEENSRYCHE'S FORTHCOMING STUDIO EFFORT
On Saturday, March 1st, at the Paramount Theatre in Queensryche's hometown
of Seattle, Vincent Solano of Florham Park, New Jersey was "the last man
standing" at the end of the on-stage Take Cover singing competition.
The contest featured three semi-finalists (ultimately selected from
hundreds) who were flown in to sing their rendition of Black Sabbath's
classic tune, "Neon Knights," one of thirteen songs covered by Queensryche
on their recent release via Rhino Records titled Take Cover.
The audience response for Vincent Solano -- a chief estimator at an interior
construction company -- was overwhelming!
Without a doubt, he was the clear winner and thoroughly ecstatic to take
part in a competition that enabled him to live a rock and roll dream.
"This contest has been an unbelievable experience with my favorite singer
and band," states Solano. "I'm so excited and honored to have won as I've
been a fan of Queensryche and Geoff Tate since the 1980's. Geoff was my
inspiration to sing and study vocals. What a dream come true to share the
stage with Geoff and the band. Many thanks to the whole Queensryche
organization for this opportunity and thanks to all the Queensryche fans who
supported me."
Solano -- who won a regional Take Cover competition while visiting Tampa,
Florida in mid-February (Tampa Theatre on 2/12/08) -- will join the band in
the studio and be featured on a song from their upcoming album, which is
expected to be completed by the end of summer.
"I'm really looking forward to recording in the studio with Geoff and the
band," adds Solano. "All I can say is WOW!" |
