Solid Rock Revival, the debut album from Rock For Children, is out now. Featuring 13 tracks with legends like Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, Slash, and more, this album has something for everyone.
The full-length studio album features performances and song remakes geared towards subject matter for children such as education, friendship, playing sports, etc. Artists include legendary rockers Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, Run DMC’s Daryl McDaniels and others. Proceeds from the sale of the album, as well as live concerts and special events, will benefit the Norelli Foundation as well as Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation.
The Norelli Family Foundation provides support and assistance to children and young adults in need. Since its inception in 2013, the Foundation has worked tirelessly to help improve the lives of those most in need through partnerships with St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Solid Rock Foundation, New Hope for Kids, Florida USA VB, The Colton Society, The Steve Azar St. Cecila Foundation and the Sunshine State Kids.
Executive Producer/Producer Joe Norelli teamed up with Grammy winner Ruben Salas and Producer/Artist and Studio owner, Dana Kamide to co-write, produce and record the album’s tracks. Norelli, along with the in-house production duo, oversaw the re-creation of several classic rock and 80’s remakes as well as brand new originals written by the production duo for the album.
Salas is credited with multiple Grammy wins and nominations in several different music genres including the Music for Children category. He also holds 2017 production credits with a Guiness Record for Longest Song.
In addition to being a Producer/artist and studio owner, Kamide is founder of Berliner Microphones and chief engineer of the highly acclaimed Berliner U77 Tube microphone. The U77 was hailed as one of the “Best New Microphones” and landed on the front cover of Pro Audio Review that same year. His wife, Guitarist/Violinist Gee Lo, 2NE1) Sharon Aguilar Kamide appears throughout the album on several tracks performing guitar and violin.
“Music is a powerful tool for inspiration and learning,” says Norelli, “and we wanted to create an album that not only entertains children but also helps drive a positive and uplifting message. We believe that Rock for Children will do just that, and we’re excited to share it with families everywhere.”
Alice Cooper, one of the main featured artists to perform on the album, is lending an exclusive remake of his classic 70’s hit “No More Mr. Nice Guy” to the album. Cooper has re-penned the lyrics with an anti-bullying message and is calling it “Now I'm Mr. Nice Guy”. The song is about a young boy who suddenly rethinks carrying on as a bully and transforms himself into a real ‘Mr Nice Guy’”, explains the legendary shock rocker.
Rock For Children is available in various formats, including Vinyl, CD, digital download, and streaming services. Get it here.
Tracklisting:
"Now I'm Mr. Nice Guy" (feat. Alice Cooper)
"Pleasant Dreams" (feat. Rob Halford)
"Freewheelin'" (feat. Slash, Alice Cooper & Calico Cooper)
"Vamos Mis Amigos" (feat. 123 Andrés)
"School's Out, No Bummer" (feat. Alice Cooper)
"Our Castle Is Your Home" (feat. Steve Azar)
"Sugarrush" (feat. Radio Nube)
"In The Midday Hour" (feat. Darryl "DMC" McDaniels)
"Girls Come Together" (feat. Calico Cooper & Alicia Chase)
"Jump In The Water"
"Monster Mash" (feat. Alice Cooper)
"My Christmas List" (feat. Rob Halford, Alice Cooper & Brandon Jenner)
"I'm Thirteen" (feat. Alice Cooper)
