About Us:
BEHIND THE MUSIC: The Infernos "America'#1 Show Band"
The Infernos is an Internationally acclaimed "Show Band" featuring singers, dancers, and musicians from all over the great state of New Jersey. It was formed in 1977 by Leader and Keyboardist Bobby Wells, starting as a local band, but even then, they were always just a cut above the rest. They were playing and performing locally at weddings, bars, and parties. Before becoming "America's #1 Show Band", the earlier performed under several different names such as "Sidewalk Symphony" and "The Windy City Band." before settling on the title, The Infernos.
In 2001 the addition of Kenny Simmons began to be a game-changer for the band. Wells and Simmons began to formulate a presentation and stage presence that evolved into an exciting and entertaining format. Their reputation began to snowball, allowing them to be the opening act for many of the legendary stars of today. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Chicago, Barry Manilow, The Temptations, Gloria Gaynor. Little Steven VanZant (guitarist for The E Street Band and HBO's -The Sopranos fame) and many others.
With International trips to Hong Kong, China, and Rome, Italy brings its bold entertainment brand to the world.
In 2003 Bobby Wells, Kenny Simmons & Drummer Anthony" Tony" Parente formed an independent record company called "Rotunda Records International." A company that creates products and distributes Infernos original songs and specially arranged cover songs throughout the world. Partnering with Apple Music, Amazon.com, Spotify, and CD Baby, making their dreams of international recognition one step closer to reality.
The latest addition of vocalists Walter Christopher and Ja-Tun Thomas has brought The Infernos dream closer to the goals set out by Wells to obtain music industry recognition by music lovers around the world. "We are finally prepared for the world to see what we have to offer with an excellent stage show and music. Our goals next year are to play the most exceptional venues in the world, which even includes performing at the White House.
So we invite you next time you see a sign that says coming soon - The Infernos, make it your business to be there to witness the magic and the excitement and visit America's #1 Show Band, The Fabulous Infernos.
Members: The Current Infernos Lineup:
Kenny Simmons - Lead Singer, Background Vocals, Coordinator
Walter Christopher - Lead Singer, Background Vocals
Ja-Tun Thomas - Lead Singer, Background Vocals
Vince Torrell – The Sounds Of Sinatra
Dr. Joseph Sasso - Guitar, Vocals, Musical Director
John DiGiulio - Drums and Percussion
Mike Lamparello - Trumpet, Horn Section Leader/Arranger
Victor Rogue - Trumpet
Ed Gargiulo - Trumpet
John Lebitsch - Trombone
Richie Peters - Saxophones & Flute
Roger "Vito" Bryson - Saxophones & Flute
Greg Moormann - Infernos Sound Design Engineer
Steve Curtis - Infernos Road Manager & Spotlight Coordinator
Priscilla Wasacz - Business Affairs Manager
2019 Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, New Jersey 10,000 In Attendance.
The Infernos Musical History
The Original Music Of The Infernos
Our original music had always been the goal to bring The Infernos Band into international musical recognition. Recognition for not only our creativity, but to send a message of love and hope around the world. Exploring and respecting that divine intervention that brought us all together, and by putting to use our God given talents to create music and song.
The music and melodies was created and written by Bobby Wells and Kenny Simmons, songwriters, producers and story tellers whose music speaks to us all, about the world in which we live as well as giving us a snapshot of what the future may hold.
Let us invite you all to please come and explore our 17 albums of rhythm and blues, jazz, rock and just plain musical madness. Available on Apple Music, Amazon.com and Spotify.....Enjoy.