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Earl Slick (Frank Madeloni) was born on 1 October, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, is an American guitarist. Discover Earl Slick's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Frank Madeloni
Occupation Musician, songwriter
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 1 October 1952
Birthday 1 October
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality United States

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1952

Earl Slick (born Frank Madeloni; October 1, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist best known for his collaborations with David Bowie, John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Robert Smith.

He has also worked with other artists including John Waite, Tim Curry and David Coverdale, in addition to releasing several solo recordings, and two records with Phantom, Rocker & Slick, the band he formed with Slim Jim Phantom & Lee Rocker (both from Stray Cats).

1970

In the early 1970s, Earl Slick gained his reputation on the New York music scene as a guitarist while playing in a band called Mack Truck featuring singer-songwriter Jimmie Mack and his brother, drummer Jack Mack along with keyboard player and Grammy award winning mixer Jan Fairchild.

His work with Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Diamond was as the duo Slick Diamond.

They toured and gave performances for a short time in the late 1970s.

1974

Slick was initially hired by David Bowie, on the recommendation of a friend, to replace Mick Ronson as lead guitarist for the Diamond Dogs tour in 1974 (the live album David Live was recorded during this tour).

1975

Slick also played lead guitar on Bowie's Young Americans and Station to Station albums, released in 1975 and 1976 respectively.

1976

After disagreements with Bowie's management, Slick was replaced as lead guitarist for the 1976 Station to Station tour by Stacey Heydon.

Slick continued working in the studio with former Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono, but also formed his own solo band, releasing both Razor Sharp and Earl Slick Band in 1976.

1979

He provided guitar to Carmen Maki's 1979 album Night Stalker.

1980

In 1980, Slick formed Silver Condor with east coast singer/writer Joe Cerisano.

1981

Silver Condor's first album was released in 1981 on Columbia Records.

During the recording Silver Condor's first he was invited to record on Lennon and Ono's Double Fantasy.

1983

In 1983, Slick rejoined David Bowie's touring band for the Serious Moonlight Tour, which supported the Let's Dance album.

Stevie Ray Vaughan had played guitar on the album but left the band right before the tour due to a dispute between his and Bowie's management.

Slick was asked to step in as a last-minute replacement due to his prior working relationship with Bowie.

After the Serious Moonlight Tour, Slick played on the Box of Frogs' self-titled album and Game Theory's Distortion EP.

At that time, Slick co-founded Phantom, Rocker & Slick with Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker.

The band released two records, Phantom, Rocker & Slick and Cover Girl.

Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards contributed to the single "My Mistake"—an experience Slick cited as one of the most memorable in his career.

1984

During the sessions for Double Fantasy, the material for 1984's Milk and Honey was recorded as well.

Slick also joined Ono in the studio for her solo album, Season of Glass.

1985

Between the two Phantom, Rocker & Slick albums, Slick appeared with Carl Perkins and a host of other musicians including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Rosanne Cash for 1985's Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session.

1990

In 1990, Slick collaborated with David Glen Eisley in the band Dirty White Boy, which released only one album, Bad Reputation (1990), and industry showcases in London and Los Angeles.

Working with mentor Michael Kamen, Slick contributed to several soundtracks in the 1990s, including Hudson Hawk and Nothing but Trouble.

In the early 1990s Slick worked for 4 years as a timeshare salesman.

1991

He also played briefly in Little Caesar in 1991–1992.

He released another solo record, In Your Face, in 1991.

2000

In the early 2000s Slick returned to Bowie's roster, appearing on the studio albums Heathen (2002) and Reality (2003).

Slick toured with Bowie in support of those albums as well, and performed on the Bowie DVD and double CD, A Reality Tour.

Working with producer Mark Plati Slick released a solo album, Zig Zag, with guest performances by Bowie, Robert Smith, Joe Elliott, Royston Langdon and Martha Davis of The Motels.

2004

Slick then contributed guitar tracks to a Mark Plati remix of The Cure's A Forest, which appeared on Join the Dots: B-Sides and Rarities in 2004.

2006

From 2006, he was a member of both The Eons with singer-songwriter Jeff Saphin and Slinky Vagabond.

Slinky Vagabond were Glen Matlock, Clem Burke, and Keanan Duffty.

2007

Slinky Vagabond (the name comes from the lyrics to the David Bowie song "Young Americans") played their debut concert at the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash in May 2007.

2010

In 2010, Slick announced that he had begun marketing his own line of customized guitar straps, called Slick Straps, in an exclusive distribution deal with Guitar Fetish, an online guitar customizing shop.

2013

In January 2013, he contributed guitar parts for Bowie on his penultimate album, The Next Day.

2015

In May 2015, Slick joined the Yardbirds, replacing guitarist Top Topham.

In August 2015 it was announced that Slick had left the band and was replaced by Johnny A..

2016

In February 2016, he performed a tribute to Bowie at the Brit Awards with Bowie's Reality touring band and the New Zealand singer, Lorde.