An explosive on-stage dynamo and a slashing fleet-fingered frontman, Yayo was already a rising star by the tender age of 14. Perhaps even more impressive was the fact he was making waves in the highly competitive, world-renowned music scene of his hometown Austin, Texas. Eventually finding a preference for Gibson Les Pauls, the six-string singer of the Austin band YAYO was soon impressing veteran local rockers as well as national headliners.
“At first glance, people think I’m just some young punk,” Yayo says. “Once they get a taste of the riffs, they seem to dig it and forget my age.”
The long list of short-order achievements continued further with the 2008 release of Yayo’s solo collection of demos featuring former longtime Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick as collaborator and bassist. Also joining the recording sessions were additional bassist Jeremy Rubolino and drummer Brent Fitz, who had previously kept time for Vince Neil, Theory of a Deadman, Union and Alice Cooper. “Don’t be fooled by Yayo’s age or size,” Kulick says. “This powerhouse of an artist has the chops, the energy, the talent, and the balls of a man. This young monster plays from the heart and will blow up your brain with his catchy songs and playing. Yayo rules!”
For a kid who has yet to take the wheel, Yayo’s ride has been wonderfully wild… and the road ahead remains wide open
Music Sample : Be My Habit
