Joey Mazzola
Joey Mazzola | |
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| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, artist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass[1] |
| Member of | Infinite River |
| Formerly of | |
Joey Mazzola is an American musician, songwriter, and artist, best known as a founding member of the rock band Sponge.[2][3][4]
Career
[edit]A Detroit native, Mazzola spent 1987 to 1992 on the Los Angeles club circuit.[5] He was the original Sponge guitarist and played with the band for twelve years, leaving in 2004.[6] After his tenure with Sponge, Mazzola branched out into functional art. Using reclaimed and recycled metals and materials, he set up a studio named Eastworks Detroit. Mazzola began experimenting with a combination of iron, brass and copper pipes as well as glass and wood, creating an entire body of work. Designing fun and functional lamps and lighting from items such as mid-century modern fans.[7][8] Mazzola's daughter, Rose Mazzola, co-founded the punk rock band the Distillers in 1998. She eventually departed from the band and then started her own solo project, PrettyLittleShindig, in 2019. Joey Mazzola has contributed to his daughter's music as well.[9]
Mazzola is also a former member of the Detroit Cobras, Loudhouse, Crud, and Sugarcoats.[10] As of 2023, he has been a member of the bands Seedsmen to the World and Infinite River.[11][12] Infinite River released their debut album, Prequel, in 2023.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Artist Profile: The Detroit Cobras". MOKB Presents. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Deggans, Eric (September 21, 2005). "Joey Mazzola Discusses New Album". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Joey Mazzola Interview". Hip Online. April 26, 1999. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "With Rock-Solid Roots, Sponge Rolls Out Of Motor City". The Spokesman-Review. March 1, 1995. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Sponge Biography". Musician Guide. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ McCollum, Brian (May 3, 2018). "Sponge Original Lineup Reunion". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Zavala-Offman, Alysa (June 23, 2014). "Eastworks Detroit". Metro Times. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Newman, Natalie (November 18, 2022). "Artist's bright idea turns old items into new treasures". Click On Detroit. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Gentile, John. "PrettyLittleShindig Releases New Single". PunkNews. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ Kirk, Simon (August 25, 2023). "Infinite River Interview: "We are students of Can"". Sun 13. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Seedsmen to the World Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Liberato, Chris (August 10, 2023). "Life Is But A Dream: An Interview With Infinite River". Foxy Digitalis. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Kirk, Simon (May 4, 2023). "Infinite River: Prequel". Sun 13. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Graff, Gary (April 27, 2023). "Infinite River album release show leads the metro area live music weekend". The Oakland Press. Retrieved May 17, 2025.