The Biker Rock band from Los Angeles, California was founded late in the 1980s by Ron Young, who had previously worked as a nightclub bouncer. LITTLE CAESAR also had an ex-shoe salesman, guitarist Lauren Molinaire, and a former backing musician for ETTA JAMES, guitarist Apache, in their midst. After overcoming opposition from the 'Little Caesar' pizza chain over use of the name, the band signed to Geffen for their debut album, produced by Bob Rock. In some territories the debut album was renamed 'Chain Of Fools' so as to avoid confusion with the Doo Wop group of the same name.
The group independently released an EP which led to their signing with Geffen Records in 1989. John Kalodner did A&R work for the group, and Bob Rock produced their debut self-titled album, which was released in 1990 to positive reviews. On the strength of the singles "Chain of Fools" and "In Your Arms", Little Caesar hit number 139 on the US Billboard 200 in 1990.
Renowned session player EARL SLICK joined the band for the 'Influence' album, replacing Apache in early 1991. Slick had just left DIRTY WHITE BOY following the break up of that group due to record company politics. Slick was working with LITTLE CAESAR whilst simultaneously working on a solo album, 'In Your Face', on which Ron Young contributed vocals to two tracks, a cover of SAM COOKE's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' and JIMI HENDRIX's 'Manic Depression'.
Following the completion of 'Influence' drummer Tom Morris was replaced by ex-RIVERDOGS skin-basher Marc Danzeisen, Morris opting out to do other things. Young subsequently founded MANIC EDEN with ex-WHITESNAKE men guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge. When this band folded after one album Young fronted DIRT. A further LITTLE CAESAR album 'This Time It's Different' emerged during 1998. By 2001 the frontman was to be found guesting on solo work from erstwhile LION and BAD MOON RISING guitarist DOUG ALDRICH.
Despite the group's chart success, they had problems maintaining a popular image, due in part to their heavily tattooed membership. After Influence failed to sell, the group disbanded. Ron Young later went on to sing in The Four Horsemen, Manic Eden, and Dirt. The original band reformed for some live shows in 2001, but there is no word if a new album will see the light of day or not, one can only hope.
Band Members
Ron Young - vocals
Louren Moulinaire - guitar
Apache - guitar
Earl Slick - guitar
Fidel Paniagua - bass
Tom Morris - drums
Discography
Name Your Poison EP (Restless Records, 1989)
Little Caesar (Geffen Records, 1990)
Influence (Geffen, 1992)
Listen to Little Caesar Music!
Watch Little Caesar Video!
Chain Of Fool
Stand Up
Hard Times (House and Blues Sound Check Session)
Stand Up (Studio Session)
The group independently released an EP which led to their signing with Geffen Records in 1989. John Kalodner did A&R work for the group, and Bob Rock produced their debut self-titled album, which was released in 1990 to positive reviews. On the strength of the singles "Chain of Fools" and "In Your Arms", Little Caesar hit number 139 on the US Billboard 200 in 1990.
Renowned session player EARL SLICK joined the band for the 'Influence' album, replacing Apache in early 1991. Slick had just left DIRTY WHITE BOY following the break up of that group due to record company politics. Slick was working with LITTLE CAESAR whilst simultaneously working on a solo album, 'In Your Face', on which Ron Young contributed vocals to two tracks, a cover of SAM COOKE's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' and JIMI HENDRIX's 'Manic Depression'.
Following the completion of 'Influence' drummer Tom Morris was replaced by ex-RIVERDOGS skin-basher Marc Danzeisen, Morris opting out to do other things. Young subsequently founded MANIC EDEN with ex-WHITESNAKE men guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge. When this band folded after one album Young fronted DIRT. A further LITTLE CAESAR album 'This Time It's Different' emerged during 1998. By 2001 the frontman was to be found guesting on solo work from erstwhile LION and BAD MOON RISING guitarist DOUG ALDRICH.
Despite the group's chart success, they had problems maintaining a popular image, due in part to their heavily tattooed membership. After Influence failed to sell, the group disbanded. Ron Young later went on to sing in The Four Horsemen, Manic Eden, and Dirt. The original band reformed for some live shows in 2001, but there is no word if a new album will see the light of day or not, one can only hope.
Band Members
Ron Young - vocals
Louren Moulinaire - guitar
Apache - guitar
Earl Slick - guitar
Fidel Paniagua - bass
Tom Morris - drums
Discography
Name Your Poison EP (Restless Records, 1989)
Little Caesar (Geffen Records, 1990)
Influence (Geffen, 1992)
Listen to Little Caesar Music!
Watch Little Caesar Video!
Chain Of Fool
Stand Up
Hard Times (House and Blues Sound Check Session)
Stand Up (Studio Session)
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