The History Of The Neverland Express!

[meatloaf-unofficial]

I was searching around on the net and I found this:

"The Neverland Express is the name for Meat Loaf's live band. The name is most likely taken from Jim Steinman's constant obsession with Peter Pan. It is the backbone behind every Meat Loaf performance, containing what some consider the quintessential ensemble of musicians"...

Its the history of the band and its in wikipedia - now you may be wondering, this ain't news, but I just fancied posting it.

Below are the whole list of band members since 1977!:D

Current (2007)
Randy Flowers: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keyboards, Vocals
Dave Luther: Saxophones, Keyboards, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Aspen Miller: Vocals
Carolyn "C.C." Coletti-Jablonski: Vocals


Past
1977-79Bob Kulick: Guitars
Bruce Kulick: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass
Jim Steinman: Piano, Backing Vocals
Paul Glanz: Keyboards
Joe Stefko: Drums
Karla DeVito: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Rory Dodd: Backing Vocals

1981
Bob Kulick: Guitars
Bruce Kulick: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Backing Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Paul Glanz: Keyboards
Joe Stefko: Drums
Pamela Moore: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Eric Troyer: Backing Vocals

1982
Bob Kulick: Guitars
Steve Hunter: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Backing Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
George Meyer: Keyboards
Terry Williams: Drums
Pamela Moore: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Eric Troyer: Backing Vocals
Ted Neeley: Backing Vocals

1983
Bob Kulick: Guitars
Mark Doyle: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Backing Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Wells Kelly: Drums
Katti Mac: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Eric Troyer: Backing Vocals

1984-85Bob Kulick: Lead Guitars
Paul Jacobs: Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
John Golden: Bass, Backing Vocals
Brian Chatten: Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Andy Wells: Drums
Katti Mac: Backing Vocals
Doreen Chanter: Backing Vocals

1987
Bob Kulick: Lead Guitars
Alan Merrill: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Frank Doyle: Keyboards
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Chuck Burgi: Drums
Amy Goff: Lead and Backing Vocals
Elaine Goff: Backing Vocals
Rory Dodd: Backing Vocals

1988
Bob Kulick: Lead Guitars
Alan Merrill: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jim Steinman: Piano
Domenic Cicchetti: Keyboards
Chuck Burgi: Drums
Amy Goff: Lead and Backing Vocals
Elaine Goff: Backing Vocals
Stevie Lange: Backing Vocals

Early 1990's
Dave Gellis: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Pat 'The Snake' Thrall: Guitars, Backing Vocals
'Wild' Steve Buslowe: Bass, Backing Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Mark Alexander: Keyboards
Domenic Cicchetti: Keyboards
Chuck 'The Hammer' Burgi: Drums
John Miceli: Drums
Amy Goff: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Elaine Goff: Backing Vocals
Patti Russo: Backing Vocals

1991-92
Dave Gellis: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Pat 'The Snake' Thrall: Guitars, Backing Vocals
'Wild' Steve Buslowe: Bass, Backing Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Mark Alexander: Keyboards
Domenic Cicchetti: Keyboards
Chuck 'The Hammer' Burgi: Drums
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Cindy Thrall: Backing Vocals
Pearl Aday: Backing Vocals

1993-95
Pat Thrall: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Steve Lukather: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Backing Vocals
Mark Alexander: Piano, Backing Vocals
Jim Steinman: Piano
Paul Mirkovich: Keyboards
Jeff Bova: Organ
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Pearl Aday: Backing Vocals

1995-96
Pat Thrall: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Backing Vocals
Mark Alexander: Piano, Backing Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Pearl Aday: Backing Vocals

1999
Damon La Scot: Lead Guitars
Ray Anderson: Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Tom Brislin: Piano, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Pearl Aday: Vocals

2001
Laurie Wisefield: Guitars
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Backing Vocals
Mark Alexander: Piano, Backing Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Female Lead and Backing Vocals
Pearl Aday: Backing Vocals
plus
The Electric Band: Backing Musicians
Il Novecento (conducted by Robert Groslot): Orchestra
Fine Fleur: Choir

2002
Damon La Scot: Lead Guitars
John Golden: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keys, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Pearl Aday: Vocals

Early 2003
Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
John Golden: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keys, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Sarah Douglas: Vocals

Mid-2003
Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
Randy Flowers: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keys, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Renee Cologne: Vocals

Late 2003-2006
Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
Randy Flowers: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keyboards, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Carolyn "C.C." Coletti-Jablonski: Vocals

Information from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverland_Express"

Now we all know - who was in the band when and can answer questions if anyone wants to know who played in which year when :-)

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

Actually, there is a lot more not included in that listing, and I think some of the fans with vintage memorabilia can back that up.

[meatloaf-unofficial]

oh.... I've missed something out yet again! :-(

[calie]

:?Ahhh, did you get something wrong too Meatloaf-unofficial. Happens to the best of us. Impressive list of musicians. If it true that Kasim started his career with Meat?:-P:-P

[meatloaf-unofficial]

Kasim was on Bat 1 Record playing bass at the age of 16 - my age :-) wow.
Ross

[SueW]

Kasim was on Bat 1 Record playing bass at the age of 16 - my age :-) wow.
Ross

Kasim was born in 1955 and wasn't BOOH recorded in 1976 (??) which made him 21 at the time of recording. (He was probably actually 20 as his birthday is late in the year.)

If it true that Kasim started his career with Meat?:-P:-P

No, after playing in a couple of bands at school, Kasim's first professional job was with Cherry Vanilla. When he recorded BOOH he was in the band Utopia (fronted by Todd Rundgren) who were the musicians on the album.

http://www.KasimInfo.com/Biography.html has more info about Kasim's career (although that section does need updating!).

That list has Patti as singing with Meat Loaf in 1991 - 1992 but Kasim not starting until 1993 which is incorrect as Kasim was at Patti's audition. Also I don't think that Pearl's dates are correct.

SueW
http://www.KasimInfo.com

[JenniferSal]

Patti didn't start until 1993 like Sue mentions. Some of the other musicians listed during the 90's are wrong too I believe (i believe they were session musicians for Meat at that time, but not touring) and also Ray, Tom and Damon started in 1998. The thing with Wikipedia is i believe anyone can post the entries and they're not always checked for accuracy. Its a nice basis though! :)

[Tim]

Look great.. and very nice of you to put it here... finally some questions for some members will be answered hahaa.

[Renegade Angel]

Didn't know Paul Jacobs played with the band during the early 90s?

[batcity]

Paul jacobs started was there from the beginning of Bat out of hell, according to my knowledge, he toured with Meat fully 81 -87.

[meatloaf-unofficial]

Kasim was born in 1955 and wasn't BOOH recorded in 1976 (??) which made him 21 at the time of recording. (He was probably actually 20 as his birthday is late in the year.)



No, after playing in a couple of bands at school, Kasim's first professional job was with Cherry Vanilla. When he recorded BOOH he was in the band Utopia (fronted by Todd Rundgren) who were the musicians on the album.

http://www.KasimInfo.com/Biography.html has more info about Kasim's career (although that section does need updating!).

That list has Patti as singing with Meat Loaf in 1991 - 1992 but Kasim not starting until 1993 which is incorrect as Kasim was at Patti's audition. Also I don't think that Pearl's dates are correct.

SueW
http://www.KasimInfo.com

sorry SueW

just that I heard on a tv programme, think it was some documentary, will have to look for the sorce again, and they said he was 16!:D

But - you learn something new everyday :-)
Ross

[Lord Kagan]

Wikipedias wrong again :-P

[mindnick1]

I dont think Bob Kulick played in 82, or at least not in the UK, i saw him a couple of times in 82 and i think Davey Johnson was playing guitar back then

[calie]

:??: So did Randy start in the year that it says?????

[Benny]

I dont think Bob Kulick played in 82, or at least not in the UK, i saw him a couple of times in 82 and i think Davey Johnson was playing guitar back then

Davey Johnson was guitarist around then. He is in the REAW and IGLHFBOU video, but most fan's know that:))

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

The listing has actually been updated, to provide the most accurate listing of band members thus far. In order, from 1977 on...

THE NEVERLAND EXPRESS
The Unsung Heroes of the Meat Loaf Live Experience

1977-79 ("Bat Out of Hell")
Bob Kulick: Guitars
Bruce Kulick: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass
Jim Steinman: Piano, Vocals
Paul Glanz: Keyboards
Joe Stefko: Drums
Karla DeVito: Vocals
Rory Dodd: Vocals

1981 ("Dead Ringer")
Davey Johnstone: Guitars
Mark Doyle: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano, Guitar
George Meyer: Keyboards
Terry Williams: Drums
Pamela Moore: Vocals
Eric Troyer: Vocals
Ted Neeley: Vocals

1982 (European Tour)
Mark Doyle: Guitars
Steve Hunter: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
George Meyer: Keyboards
Terry Williams: Drums
Pamela Moore: Vocals
Eric Troyer: Vocals
Ted Neeley: Vocals

1983 ("Midnight at the Lost and Found")
Bob Kulick: Guitars
Mark Doyle: Guitars
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Wells Kelly: Drums
Kati Mac: Vocals
Eric Troyer: Vocals

1984-85 ("Bad Attitude")
Bob Kulick: Lead Guitars
Paul Jacobs: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
John Golden: Bass, Vocals
Brian Chatten: Keyboards, Vocals
Andy Wells: Drums
Kati Mac: Vocals
Doreen Chanter: Vocals

1987 (20/20 - "Blind Before I Stop")
Bob Kulick: Lead Guitars
Alan Merrill: Guitars, Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Frank Doyle: Keyboards
Chuck Burgi: Drums
Amy Goff: Vocals
Elaine Goff: Vocals

(Lost Boys and Golden Girls - "Bat Out of Hell" 10th Anniversary)

1988-89
Bob Kulick: Lead Guitars
Alan Merrill: Guitars, Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Domenic Cicchetti: Keyboards
Chuck Burgi: Drums
Amy Goff: Vocals
Elaine Goff: Vocals

1990-91
Pat Thrall: Guitars, Vocals
Dave Gellis: Guitars, Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Domenic Cicchetti: Keyboards
Chuck Burgi: Drums
Amy Goff: Vocals
Elaine Goff: Vocals

1991-92
Pat Thrall: Guitars, Vocals
Dave Gellis: Guitars, Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Paul Jacobs: Piano
Mark Alexander: Keyboards
John Miceli: Drums
Elaine Goff: Vocals

1993-95 (Everything Louder - "Bat Out of Hell II")
Pat Thrall: Guitars, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Piano, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals

1995-96 (Born to Rock - "Welcome to the Neighborhood")
Pat Thrall: Guitars, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Steve Buslowe: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Piano, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Pearl Aday: Vocals

1998-99 ("The Very Best of Meat Loaf"/Storytellers)
Damon La Scot: Lead Guitars
Ray Anderson: Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Tom Brislin: Piano, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Pearl Aday: Vocals

2001 (The Night of the Proms)
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Piano, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Pearl Aday: Vocals

2002 (Just Havin' Fun for the Summer)
Damon La Scot: Lead Guitars
John Golden: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keys, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Pearl Aday: Vocals

2003

(Promo Tour - "Couldn't Have Said it Better")

Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
John Golden: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keys, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Pearl Aday: Vocals
Sarah Douglas: Vocals

(The Last World Tour - Mk. 1)

Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
Randy Flowers: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keys, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Renee Cologne: Vocals

(The Last World Tour - Mk. 2)

Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
Randy Flowers: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keyboards, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Carolyn "C.C." Coletti-Jablonski: Vocals

2004-05 (Hair of the Dog That Bit You)*
Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
Randy Flowers: Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keyboards, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Patti Russo: Vocals
Carolyn "C.C." Coletti-Jablonski: Vocals

*This line-up also existed for a performance pre-Bat III release in New Jersey in early 2006.

2006-08 (The Bases are Loaded/Seize the Night/Three Bats - "Bat Out of Hell III")

Paul Crook: Lead Guitars
Randy Flowers: Guitars, Vocals
Kasim Sulton: Bass, Vocals
Mark Alexander: Keyboards, Vocals
Dave Luther: Saxophones, Keyboards, Vocals
John Miceli: Drums
Aspen Miller: Vocals
Carolyn "C.C." Coletti-Jablonski: Vocals

[MeatGrl1]

Thanks Ross for this !!

I've been wanting a list like this for so long now :cool: !