Anyone who only knows Gianni Pontillo as the shouter of the German hard rock legend VICTORY will be surprised which side he lives out on his upcoming blues album “For The Love Of Blues“. The second single “Long Time Gone” shows his soulful side in a song that deals with finality, farewell and hope and sometimes causes goosebumps.
The album will be released on April 14th, 2023 via El Puerto Records. The single is available on all major platforms, fans of physical CDs will find what they are looking for here: pontillo.epr.rocks
Singer Gianni Pontillo has left his mark on formations such as Pure Inc., The Order or Souls Revival with his voice and has refined all-star productions such as “Rock Circus” and “This Is Rock” by Das Zelt. Since 2019, the power tube is also on the road as frontman of the German hard rock legend Victory. With PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW, he is now launching a new project with various guest musicians that perfectly showcases his flair for cultivated blues rock and singer/songwriter numbers.
In addition to many Swiss colleagues, the album also features a top international star: Keyboard legend Derek Sherinian, who has made music history as a live or studio musician with bands like Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, Sons of Apollo, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol and Joe Bonamassa.
