9/7/04
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
CONTACT: TAMARA PETTIT
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
304-387-8335 (OFFICE) 304-479-8097 (CELL)
CHESTER, WV – The legendary sound of the heartland,
Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, comes to Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort September 24. Famous for the rock anthems, “Ah!
Leah!” and “Love is Like a Rock,” Iris and
his band deliver the electrifying sound that they helped to
define in the 80’s.
A native of Beaver Falls, PA, Iris
was singing even at the age of five with his mother accompanying
him on the piano. His talents brought him to the attention
of the famous Paul Whitman, who invited Iris to appear on his national radio
talent show. Iris took first prize – a brand new refrigerator.
Iris formed
The Jaggerz in the late 60’s and hit number one with a song
he wrote and performed, “The Rapper.” A stint with rhythm & blues
group, Wild Cherry, found him performing with the band on their last album.
“Back On The Streets,” Iris’s first solo
album was recorded in Beaver Falls, PA. The album, which contains “Agnes” and “She’s
So Wild,” includes electrifying and urgent playing and vocals layered
to a silky precision.
The concert, which will be located in the Grande Ballroom,
begins at 7:30
p.m. Tickets are $25 – Gold and $15 – Reserved and are available
through all Ticketmaster locations or on site at the Roarin’ 20’s
Frequent Player Department.
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