The Swiss hard rock band ALLISON The beginnings of ALLISON go back to the year 1986. Those early years were marked by an ever-repeating cycle of songwriting, touring and studio productions, which honed their skills to the levels required by the music industry, but more importantly, the high expectations they put on themselves. From early on, ALLISON worked with internationally renowned studios and Producers like Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Holland and American Producer Joey Balin (DORO, Warlock, Nazareth). These experiences formed the band’s foundation upon which their later successes were built. After only a few personnel changes, ALLISON’s original line-up was finalised in the early ‘90s. It consisted of Janet La Rose (Vocals), Pierce Baltino (Bass), John Cassia (Guitars), Dan Putelli (Drums) and Pat Visser (Keyboards). In this formation the band received critical acclaim from fans and critics alike far beyond the borders of their home country. The debut album “One”, released in 1993 and recorded and produced in the USA by Benny Dellinger, featured catchy, creative songs and virtuoso musicianship. It was very well received and stayed in the Swiss Album Charts’ Top 40s for weeks. “One” was released throughout Europe and included the hit single ”I’ve been waiting”, a staple on the playlists of various radio stations and a door-opener to other opportunities for the band. The world renowned clothing label “C&A” used the songs “I’ve been waiting” and ”Sometimes” in advertising campaigns that regularly featured on RTL and MTV. In 1994, an adapted version of “I’ve been waiting” with the title “Dreams of Glory” was released and used as the Football World Cup theme song for Germany by the German National TV Station ARD. More national and international tours followed as either headliner or opening act for bands like ASIA, Jon Lord and Pink Cream 69, further consolidating ALLISON’s reputation as an exciting and powerful live act.