John Alcock
John Alcock is the founder of Sound Propaganda, and has managed to survive relatively unscathed for 30 years in the music industry both in the U.K. and the U.S.A. Born and raised in England, he has been based in Los Angeles for many years.
He has produced albums in London, New York, Memphis, Munich, Geneva, Berlin, Sydney, San Francisco and Los Angeles with many artists, including John Entwistle (The Who), Thin Lizzy, Flash Fearless with Alice Cooper, Justin Hayward, Elkie Brooks, Jim Dandy (Black Oak Arkansas), The Sharks, Keith Relf (The Yardbirds) Earl Slick, Carmine Appice, Danny Spanos, Commander Cody, The Runaways, Alexis Korner, Vacant Stare, The Raiders, Ventilator, Crisis and most recently, Ali Taylor. Awarded many Gold and Platinum Records. Recipient of Producer's Award for the best single by the British Recording Industry/New Musical Express annual awards two years running.
John also consulted in studio design and management in England, having been part of teams responsible for design of recording studios such as Studio Visages, Ramport Studios (The Who), John Entwistle, The Rolling Stones mobile, Ronnie Lane, Cat Stevens, Morgan Studios, Ron Wood, Apple Studios and many others. Long before it was 'the trend' John was a proponent of private studios for artists' personal recording projects.
As John continues his music business activities as a producer, studio designer and record company consultant, he figured that the old adage of 'getting something done means doing it yourself' also applies to finding and developing new artists. So this year, plans are underway for the development of Sound Propaganda, a company where the artists would be directly involved in all aspects of their career.
After seeking out associates (with a finely-tuned sense of humor) work begins on putting together the team of staff, consultants and advisors necessary to bring these plans to reality.
Glenn Sciurba
Glenn Sciurba is a veteran guitar and bass player, songwriter, arranger and producer. He formed The Offenders with drummer Randy Castillo (Ozzy Osbourne and Motley Crue).
As a studio musician he has recorded sessions with Cher, Badfinger, Commander Cody, Dewey Terry, Mark Cutler, Dianne Warren, Jack Casady, Dwight Twilley, Eric Carmen, David Johansen, John Secada, Chris Issak, Tony Kaye, Billy Preston, Gary Mallabar, Victor Phillips, Tracy Huffman, Mike Stinson and Edgar Winter.
As a touring musician Glenn has worked with John Waite, Albert Collins, Commander Cody, Lenny Kravitz, Badfinger, Nick Gravenites, Hot Tuna, Iggy Pop, Dewey Terry, X, Randy Weeks, A.C Reed and Lady Bianca.
Glenn has enjoyed working with many producers over the years including: Andy Johns, David Briggs, Jack Richardson, John Alcock, Guy Roche, Tchad Blake, Phil Green, Charlie McGovern and Michael Clouse.
Glenn recently coproduced the new Ali Taylor CD with John Alcock, as well as co-writing many of the songs with Ali.
Some of his other songwriting credits can be heard in the following movies:
Perfect ( w/ John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis)
Three Fugitives (w/ Nick Nolte and Martin Short)
Hail Cesar ( w/ Anthony Michael Hall, Morton Downey Jr. and Samuel Jackson)
Also: The Rescue, Psycho Cop, Huck and The King.
Glenn's most used guitars are: 1957 Les Paul TV Special, 1972 Tele Custom, 1975 Travis Bean, 1972 Gibson SG, 1990 Fender Duo Sonic
Acoustic: 1993 Ovation Commemorative, Brass Dobro, 1960 Harmony Sovereign, 1970 Asturias Classical
Bass: Fender Jazz Bass, Epiphone Jack Casady
Recording Amps: 1972 Fender Vibrolux, 1960 Fender Bandmaster, 1960 Gibson Falcon, new Fender Blues Jr.
Strings: Glenn only uses Rotosound strings: Red or Yellow for guitar, Rotosound RS66LS for bass.
