"From the deepest depths of rough Abruzzo county batcaves they invaded Europe riding a rocket flown by Elvis' zombie, armed with their lightning and burning rock'n'psycho roll. It's The Fiftyniners, skilled and vicious as a bullet hitting your head while spanking Bettie Page. Their live performances have been described as a"Cadillac full of drunken skeletons that running over your brain and shaking your a** until you pass out" The new album titled Hard Times is a recipe against global crisis, a super strong dose of bloody rock'n'roll. © Giovanni Di Iacovo"Album Credits:THE FIFTYNINERS are:NICK - guitars, vocalsGINO - drumsTONINO - bonebass, vocalsAll musics and lyrics by Alfieri, Chiacchia, Russo
except #4 Alfieri, Chiacchia, Ricci, Russo
Nick lead vocals on #2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14; chorus on #1, 3, 8, 9, 10
Tonino lead vocals on #1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12; chorus on #2, 4, 5, 11, 13, 14Gino chorus on #5, 14Bukkaquette on #1 by Adelina
Sound effects on #2 by ToninoCombo Horgan Eko Tiger on #3 by Andrea “OmiCron” Fabrizii from I FarabuttiFemale Vocals on #3 by Giada Scioli from Coconuts Killer BandFemale Chorus on #3 by Giada Scioli and Greta Vega De Carmine from Coconuts Killer Band
Sax on #4 by Lidia Bitetti from Rekkiabilly
Trumpet on #4 by Riccardo La Torre from RekkiabillySound effects on #5 by Gino
Ape Piaggio on #5 by Marco MazzeiExtra Ramones guitar on #5 by ToninoTheremin on #6 by Enrico CannoniWashboard on #7 by Peppe De Gregoris from The Rock’N’Roll KamikazesMandolin on #8 by Diego Sartor from BluegrassGymClassical Guitar on #9 by Tito Macozzi from Tito And Thee BrainSuckersLapsteel on #9 by Nick1000 Lire rattling guitar on #9 by ToninoSnaps on #10 by The FiftyninersHandclaps on #10 by Tonino and Nick
Extra screaming vocals on #10 by Daniele EvangelistaBlues harp on #12 by Christian Zizzi from ZZ KingAccordion on #13 by Toni ManciniGong tom on #13 by GinoExtra metal guitar on #14 by ToninoRecorded, engineered, mixed and edited by Riccardo Ricci and Ferdinando Ferri at Ultrasonic StudioMastered by Riccardo Ricci at Velvet Room Mastering c/o Ultrasonic Studio (www.velvetroom.eu)Produced by The Fiftyniners and Ultrasonic StudioExecutive Production by Ultrasonic Studio (www.ultrasonicstudio.com)BiographyThe Fiftyniners is an italian rock'n'roll band, formed in 2009 by Nick"Nitro" Alfieri that manages to successfully blend music from the fifties with psychobilly and punk rock influences. Their first self produced debut EP from 2007 is so well received that their first official work titled Thinkin' Trippin' Burnin' (8 Records) is shortly after released on vinyl. The 10" contains a rockabilly adaptation of Depeche Mode's classic Personal Jesus. This release proves to be crucial in giving the band visibility in their home country with countless tour dates.After a few line up changes the band from 2008 features founder member Nick"Nitro" Alfieri" on guitar and vocals, Gino"Speedking" Russo on drums and Antonio"T-Bone" Chiacchia on double-bass and vocals. The trio releases a second official album titled Psychorama in 2010 (Twelve Records) accompanied by a video. The album is well received both at home as well as a abroad, resulting in positive reviews and live dates in Europe, thanks to the collaboration with the Mutoid Wasted Company and Trailer Trash. Their first UK festival show is at the Beat Herder 2012 in Lancashire.With the 22nd of December 2012 marking the tenth anniversary of Joe Strummer's death, the trio pays homage to Joe by releasing a live in studio version of I Fought The Law (Sonny Curtis) and London Calling.After a successful second UK tour in June 2013 the band is back in the studio to record their long awaited third album"Hard Times" (Ultrasonic Studio) to be released in December. The album is anticipated by the release of a new video of the track"Crazy Guys From That Crazy Club", produced with the artistic guidance and contribution of Stilemio.