Camp Freddy

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Camp Freddy
OriginLos Angeles, California, US
Genres
Years active2002 (2002)–2014
Past membersMatt Sorum
Dave Navarro
Billy Morrison
Donovan Leitch
Chris Chaney
Mark McGrath
Scott Weiland
Scott Ford
Websitecampfreddy.net

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.[1]

Billy Morrison
Scott Ford
Greg Dulli performing with Camp Freddy (bass player Chris Chaney in background)
Steve Jones performing with Camp Freddy in 2008

History[edit]

The band's name is derived from a character in the 1969 film The Italian Job.[2] 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.[2] 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.[2]

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.[3]

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] His departure from the group was announced on the April 2, 2008, edition of Camp Freddy Radio.[citation needed] 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] So far, two tracks have been released: Cheap Trick's "Surrender" and Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" (2008).[4]

In 2009, Billy Morrison stated that "there will be a record. One day! When we all get around to finishing what we started."[5] In April 2010, the group played a show at an IZOD IndyCar Series event, which featured guest performances from Lemmy and Courtney Love.[6]

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.[7] The following December, the group had another residency at the Roxy, with guest appearances by Billy Ray Cyrus and Courtney Love.[8] The band's final show was on December 31, 2013.[9]

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.[10]

Band members[edit]

Notable guest members[edit]

† indicates recurring performer

References[edit]

  1. ^ Scoggs, Sara. "Setting Up Camp: Drummer Matt Sorum Tells Buzznet About Camp Freddy's Origins". Buzznet.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Apar, Corey. "Camp Freddy Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "Camp Freddy Benefit Concert for South East Asia Tsunami Relief". Getty Images. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  4. ^ "Slash, Warren Demartini, Billy Duffy to Perform with Camp Freddy Tonight". blabbermouth.net. August 5, 2006. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  5. ^ Lindsay, Andrew. "Interview: Billy Morrison (Camp Freddy)". stereokill.net. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
  6. ^ a b c "Lemmy, Courtney Love Perform with Camp Freddy in Hollywood". Blabbermouth. April 16, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c d e Childers, Chad (December 26, 2012). "Camp Freddy Complete Hollywood Residency with Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Lemmy and more". Loudwire. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "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". Alamy. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  9. ^ "AlternativeNation.net | Camp Freddy Supergroup Announces Breakup". Archived from the original on January 28, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  10. ^ "Camp Freddy Calls It Quits; New All-Star Covers Band Royal Machines Takes Shape". Blabbermouth. January 24, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  11. ^ a b "Slash, Jerry Cantrell, Courtney Love Jam with Camp Freddy in Hollywood". Blabbermouth. January 28, 2005. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  12. ^ "Ozzy Osbourne, Ace Frehley Perform with Camp Freddy: Video Footage, Photos Available". Blabbermouth. August 11, 2009.
  13. ^ a b Parker, Lyndsey (December 14, 2009). "Camp Freddy Superstars Go Totally '80s". NME. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  14. ^ "Video: Courtney Love Covers the Velvet Underground with Camp Freddy". Alternative Nation. December 21, 2013. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  15. ^ a b "Ozzy! Slash! New cars!". Los Angeles Times. Pop & Hiss. October 20, 2008.
  16. ^ a b "Steven Tyler, Corey Taylor, Billy Duffy Perform with Camp Freddy In Hollywood". Blabbermouth. December 12, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  17. ^ "Camp Freddy w/ Juliette Lewis – "Proud Mary" – Live at the Roxy". December 18, 2010.

External links[edit]

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