Gary Loizzo


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Gary Loizzo (born August 16, 1945, Chicago, Illinois, USA – died January 16, 2016) was an American guitarist, singer, recording engineer, and record producer. He is perhaps best known for being the lead singer with The American Breed. In later life he was the owner and sound engineer at Pumpkin Recording Studio.

ALBUMS


Joker
Cool Deal
2017, ,
Hard Rock
Various
Ultimate Bonehead! Vol. Two (An Amalgamation Of Fuzz Munchin' Hard And Heavy Teeth Gnashing Workouts From The USA)
2015, LP, Comp, Ltd, Belter (2), Belter (2)
Styx
Live At The Orleans Arena Las Vegas
2015
Simonetta
The King of the Golden City
2011, 2xCD, Album, RM, The Saint Philomena Foundation
Styx
The Grand Illusion / Pieces Of Eight Live
2011
Styx
Regeneration Volume I & II
2011
Styx
Regeneration Volume I
2010, CD, Album, Alpha Dog 2T
Jonathan Rundman
Protestant Rock Ethic
2006, 2xCD, Album, Salt Lady Records
Styx
Gold
2006
Styx with The Contemporary Youth Orchestra
One With Everything
2006
Styx
Big Bang Theory
2005
Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel CFR* & Simonetta
The Rosary Is A Luminous Place
2004
Styx
Cyclorama
2003
Diamond Rexx
The Evil
2002, CD, Album, Crash Music
Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel* & Simonetta
The Rosary Is A Place
2002, 2xCD, Album, The Saint Philomena Foundation
Styx
At The River's Edge: Live In St. Louis
2002
Styx
Styxworld Live 2001
2001
Styx & REO Speedwagon
Arch Allies
2000, ,
Classic Rock/AOR
Styx & REO Speedwagon
Arch Allies
2000
9 Volt
Nine Volt
1998, CD, Album, Promo, Crash Records (17), Private I Records, Mercury, ,
Alternative Rock/Emo/Grunge
Simonetta
Keep Your Eyes on the Beloved
1998, CD, Album, The Saint Philomena Foundation
The Meadia
The Meadia
1997, CD, Album, Avalanche Records (14)
Er Piu'
Tu Sei!
1997, CD, Album, Not On Label (Er Piu' Self-released)
The American Breed
Rock With The Sox
1993, Cass, Single, Pumpkin Records (9)
The Sundowners
Chicago Country
1989, LP, EJ Records (2)
The Social Act
Little Sally "O"
1988, 12", EP, Red, Social Records (2)
Skafish*
Limited Series Cassette
1988, Cass, MiniAlbum, Ltd, Not On Label (Jim Skafish Self-released)
Deluxury
All I Want Is You / You Lied To Me
1986, 7", Single, Whi, Reddd & Black Records
American Breed*
Once Again
1986, Vinyl, ,
Pop Rock
Link
Temptation
1983,
The Kind
The Kind
1982, ,
Alternative Rock
Jade
Let's Go / Cheer Up
1981
Rich Renik
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus
1979, 7", Single, Pumpkin Records (9)
Frank Pellico
A Spirited Christmas
1978, LP, Album, Pumpkin Records (9)
Various
Fantasy Dancin'
1978, Vinyl, ,
Jazz-Funk/Soul
Frank Pellico
Southern Nights
1977
Paulette McWilliams
Dancin'
1976
Frank Pellico
Love Will Keep Us Together
1976
Time Peace
Wiz Kids / Changing Images
1975, 7", TPI Records (3)
Judy Andrews
There's No Odds / All It Takes
1973
Uncle Willard
Just One More Good Time
1972, LP, Album, Toya Records
Killer Frog
Hard Times / Mighty Mouse
1972, 7", Single, Masochist Records
Ginny Tiu And The Few
Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain
1970
Ginny Tiu And The Few
Billy Sunshine
1969
American Breed*
We're Only In It For The Money
12", Blu, ABM Records
Big Ron
Matilda
7", Rampage (4)
Nancy And Vance
Nobody Does It Better
LP, Magnum (11)
Jimmy Vendell
Your Cheatin' Heart / Tennessee Waltz
7", Pumpkin Records (9)
Various
Vintage Gold Pack Of Hits Vol. 10
LP, Comp, Vintage Record Co.
Various
Vintage Gold Pack Of Hits Vol. 8
LP, Comp, Vintage Record Company
Ronald Rice
Been Looking For Someone / Bony Maronie
7", Single, Holin One
Uncle Willard
All It Takes
7", Single, Promo, Toya Records
Killer Frog
Come Along With Me
Skafish
Conversation
1983
Joe Cohen
Writings On My Wall
1982, LP, Album, Friendship Store Music Records
The Rosehip String Band
The Rosehip String Band
1976, LP, Flying Fish (2)
Joe Cohen
Pages
1975, LP, Friendship Store Music Records
Heartsfield
Shine On / Eight Hours Time
1974
The Fabulous Ambassadors
Mack The Knife
Decoy Paris
Living On The Edge
2025, CD, Comp, Ltd, Alone Records (4)
Decoy Paris
Decoy Paris
2025
Styx
The Grand Illusion / Pieces Of Eight Live
2011
Styx
The Grand Illusion / Pieces Of Eight Live
2011, 2x CD, ,
Symphonic Rock
Styx
Return To Paradise
2000
Styx
Brave New World
1999
Styx
Return To Paradise
1997, ,
Hard Rock/Pop Rock/Classic Rock
Dennis DeYoung
10 On Broadway
1994
Hinge
Accidental Meeting Of Minds
1994
Dennis DeYoung
Boomchild
1988
Dr. Groove's Reality* / C-D2 Hardd!
Rain Check! / Bless The Man!
1987
Dennis De Young*
Back To The World
1986
Dennis DeYoung
Desert Moon
1984
Styx
Caught In The Act (Live)
1984
Omni
Omni
1984, Vinyl 26, ,
Electro/Boogie/Funk/Soul
Jayney Scandiff
Aerobic Lifestyle
1982, LP, Our Gang Entertainment
Omni
All For The One
1982, ,
Boogie/Funk/Soul
Omni
Omni Says It All
1980
Various
Roadie (Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
1980, 2x Vinyl Los Angeles Pressing, ,
Soundtrack/Rock & Roll/Hard Rock/Pop Rock/Country
Bruce Dillon
To Everyone Who Has A Song
1978, LP, Little Wonder Records, ,
Country
Dave Rudolf
Folks
1976, LP, Album, Tunesmythe Records
Heartsfield
The Wonder Of It All
1974
Roger & Paul
Nice 'N' Easy
LP, Album, Not On Label
The American Breed
Bend Me, Shape Me - The Best Of The American Breed
1994, CD, Comp, Varèse Sarabande, ,
Pop Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Garage Rock
The American Breed
Walls / Room At The Top
1969
The American Breed
Bend Me, Shape Me
1968, Vinyl Monarch Pressing, ,
Pop Rock/Soul/Psychedelic
The American Breed
Lonely Side Of The City
1968
The American Breed
Bend Me, Shape Me
1968
The American Breed
Ready, Willing And Able
1968, Vinyl, ,
Garage Rock
The American Breed
Pumpkin, Powder, Scarlet & Green
1968, Vinyl Monarch Pressing, ,
Pop Rock/Psychedelic
The American Breed
The American Breed
1967, Vinyl Monarch Press, ,
Pop Rock/Garage Rock/Psychedelic
The American Breed
Don't Forget About Me
1967
The American Breed
Step Out Of Your Mind
1967
Gary & The Knight Lites
I'm Glad She's Mine / How Can I Forget Her
1963, 7", Single, Nike Records
The American Breed
The American Breed
LP, Comp, Dot Records
The American Breed
Sueña Despierto
7", EP, Gamma (4)

APPEARANCES +


Styx
Big Bang Theory
2005, CD Slipcase, ,
Arena Rock/Classic Rock/AOR
Tony Ransom
Ransom
1985, Vinyl, ,
Funk/Disco
Paulette McWilliams
Never Been Here Before
1977, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
Heartsfield
The Wonder Of It All
1974
Frank Pellico
By Request Volume I
LP, Pumpkin Records (9)
Frank Pellico
By Request Volume II
LP, Pumpkin Records (9)
Deliverance
Not One Time
LP, Pinebrook
I.N.D.*
Stay Sweet b/w Into New Dimensions
2024, 7", Star Creature
Dreams
Dreams
2023, ,
AOR/Arena Rock/Hard Rock
Jonathan Rundman
A Heartland Liturgy
2015, CD, Album, Salt Lady Records, ,
Gospel
Various
Cornerstones of Rock: American Garage
2015, ,
Garage Rock
Styx
Regeneration Volume I & II
2011
Various
2131 South Michigan Avenue (60's Garage & Psychedelia From U.S.A. And Destination Records)
2009
Bo Blider Band
Moon In The Afternoon
2008, CD, Album, RE, Not On Label (Bo Blider Band Self-released)
Skafish
What's This? 1976-1979
2008, CD Digipak, ,
New Wave/Avantgarde/Punk/Experimental/Alternative Rock
Various
Le Beat Bespoké 2
2006
Styx
The Complete Wooden Nickel Recordings
2005, 2x CD, ,
Prog Rock
Ravensthorn
House Of The Damned
2005, ,
Heavy Metal
The Contenders
Less Than Three
2004, CD, Album, Not On Label (The Contenders (19) Self-released)
Bad Company
In Concert: Merchants Of Cool
2002, ,
Hard Rock/Classic Rock
Kopperfield
Tales Untold
2001
Styx
Little Suzie
1996, CD, Single, Promo, A&M Records, ,
Pop Rock
Styx
It Takes Love
1996, CD, Single, Promo, A&M Records
Styx
Greatest Hits
1995
Various
If You're Ready! The Best Of Dunwich Records... Volume 2
1994, ,
Garage Rock/Beat/Rhythm & Blues/Folk Rock/Pop Rock
Art Thieves
Flash Of Two Worlds
1992, Cass, Album, Not On Label
The Ides Of March
Ideology (1966 To Present)
1992,
Diamond Rexx
Golden Gates
1991
Dennis DeYoung
Boomchild
1988
Worlds
Out Of The Cold
1986
Aura
A Place In The Light
1985, LP, Album, Baura Records
Tony Ransom
Stay If You Wanna
1985
West Phillips
Comfort Zone
1985
West Phillips
Organized Desire
1984
Styx
Caught In The Act Live
1984, ,
Soft Rock/Arena Rock/Classic Rock
Styx
AOR Sampler
1984
Peter Brown
Snap
1984, ,
Disco
Styx
Kilroy Was Here
1983, ,
Pop Rock/Prog Rock
Captain Sky
The Return Of Captain Sky
1982,
Dick Contino
Yours, Dick Contino
1981, LP, Album, Mercedes McGee, ,
Easy Listening/Ballad/Lounge
Deep River Band
Rocks
1981, LP, Erect Records
Regular Guise
Sprung Fever / I Found Love
1981, 7", Sparrow Sound Design
Styx
Paradise Theatre
1981, ,
Prog Rock/Art Rock/Arena Rock
Omni (2) Featuring Connee Draper
Out Of My Hands (Love's Taken Over)
1981
I.N.D.*
Into New Dimensions
1981
The Lazer Band
When The Manslayers Jam
1980, LP, Erect Records
Omni (2) Featuring Yendor N. Yessam*
Don't Be Selfish / Keys To The City
1980
Omni
You Make It Happen
1980
Freeze
Freeze
1979, LP, Album, Titanium Records (5)
Skafish
Disgracing The Family Name
1979
Styx
Cornerstone
1979, Vinyl Terre Haute Pressing, Triptych Sleeve, ,
Prog Rock/Pop Rock
Resurrection Band
Rainbow's End
1979
Jessy Dixon
You Bring The Sun Out
1979, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
Aureus
Goin' Up
1978, LP, Album, Riff (6)
Geraldine De Haas
Summer's of My Life
1978, 7", Single, Phonograph Records (2)
Captain Sky
The Adventures Of Captain Sky
1978
Phil Upchurch
Phil Upchurch
1978, Vinyl, ,
Jazz-Funk
Strutt (6), Dotty, Rick & Skip
Smile / Can You Tell Me What Day It Is
1977, 7", Single, Duwa
The Step Brothers
First Step
1976, LP, Moose Records (13)
McCabe* & Dunne*
The Tenpenny Bit
1976, LP, Album, Swallowtail (3)
Bonnie Ferguson
I'll Be There
1976, LP, Ovation Records, Ovation Records, Ovation Records
Catch (7) Featuring Marilyn Middleton*
Mr. Nice Guy
1976, Vinyl, ,
Disco/Funk
Paulette McWilliams
Dancin'
1976
Hye Stars
'70-'74
1974, LP, Album, Promo, Not On Label (Hye Stars Self-released)
Styx
Man Of Miracles
1974, Cassette, ,
Hard Rock/Classic Rock
Unknown Artist
Smile With Us Now
1970, Flexi, 6", S/Sided, Single, Card, Pic, Promo, Colgate-Palmolive Company,
American Breed*
Can't Make It Without You
1969
American Breed*
Ready, Willing & Able
1968, 7", EP, Mono, Dot Records
Ginny Tiu And The Few
Let Me Get Through To You, Baby/I've Got To Get You Off My Mind
1968
The Light Nites
One, Two, Boogaloo / Same Old Thing
1967, 7", Single, Dunwich
Gary And The Knight Lites*
I Can't Love You Anymore
1963
Claudio Villa
Acqua Marina / Buongiorno Giuliana
1953, Shellac, 10", Vis Radio, ,
Vocal/Ballad
West Phillips
Love Me Or Leave Me Alone
7", Single, Crystal Records (2)
Fats Domino, The Shirelles
Vintage Gold: Pack Of Hits, Vol. 13
LP, Album, Comp, Vintage Record Company
Don Barnett And The Nu-Jays
Just Another Good Time
LP, Album, Medallion Records (2)
Johnny Gabor
Touch Of Magic
Cass, Album, Not On Label
Collage
In Accordance With The Feast Of Fools
LP, Not On Label
Frank Pellico
Something Special
LP, Pumpkin Records (9)
Jamestown Massacre
Comin Home To You
7", Destination Records (2),
Ray Garrison And Windy City Country
Ridin' In
LP, Album, Windy City Country, ,
Country
Universe
Time / Losin' My Head
7", Celestial Music (4)
Geraldine Dehaas* & Bob Perna Band*
Love Is A Lonely Song / Hey Guy (Hey Girl)
7", Single, Rella Records
The American Breed & Company*
Let There Be Peace
CD, MiniAlbum, B UP
Carmen Amez & Bobby Perna Band / Carmen Amez & Bobby Roberts Studio Band
Happier / Them There Eyes
Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
Frank Pellico
Southern Nights
Tony Ransom
Ransom
2024
Captain Sky
The Adventures Of Captain Sky
2013
Styx
Regeneration Volume II
2011, CD, Ltd, S/Edition, Unofficial, Alpha Dog 2T
Dennis De Young*
Back To The World
2011, CD, ,
Pop Rock
Styx
Kilroy Was Here / Crystal Ball
2000
Styx
Kilroy Was Here
1986
Dennis DeYoung
Desert Moon
1984
Styx
Caught In The Act Live
1984
Styx
Paradise Theater
1981, Cassette, ,
Pop Rock/Classic Rock
Styx
Cornerstone
1980
Styx
Man Of Miracles
1979, ,
Hard Rock/Prog Rock
Styx
Cyclorama