Silvertide’s “Show and Tell” – A Lost Hard Rock Philadelphia Classic!

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Born in the early 2000s in Northeast Philadelphia, Silvertide emerged as a band with a sound deeply rooted in the classic rock of the 70s and 80s. While their peers were embracing the contemporary styles of post-grunge, Silvertide dedicated themselves to reviving the classic rock era, drawing inspiration from legendary bands like Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, and Guns N’ Roses.

The band, initially named Vertigo, was formed in January 2001. Its original lineup featured Walt Lafty on vocals, Nick Perri on lead guitar, Mark Melchiorre on rhythm guitar (also proficient in banjo and sitar), and drummer Kevin Frank, who admired Keith Moon. The addition of bassist Brian Weaver turned Silvertide into a five-piece ensemble.

Contrary to the musical trends of their time, which leaned towards artists like Korn, Eminem, and Britney Spears, Silvertide‘s members found themselves drawn to the classic rock sounds of the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and the Faces. Lafty, particularly, looked up to icons such as Steven Tyler and Robert Plant, finding a unique muse in a genre that predated his generation.

In high school, Silvertide‘s distinct musical taste made them stand out, but in the Philadelphia rock scene, they found their niche. The buzz around the band grew rapidly, and by the end of 2001, they had the honor of opening for Aerosmith, catapulting them to greater recognition. This led to their signing with J Records, founded by Clive Davis, and the release of their debut EP “American Excess” in 2002.

Continuing their upward trajectory, Silvertide collaborated with producer Oliver Leiber in Los Angeles to work on their first studio album. Following a spring tour with Tantric and Showdown, they released “Show & Tell” in June 2004, a bold statement of their commitment to the hard rock genre of the past.

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