Los Angeles is the primary AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) project of Italian vocalist Michele Luppi, a figure highly respected in the European melodic rock and power metal scenes. Formed as a tribute to the 'West Coast' sound of the late 70s and 80s, the project bridges the gap between Italian technical proficiency and American radio-friendly songwriting.
Luppi, who has performed with Vision Divine and Whitesnake, utilizes Los Angeles to showcase his extraordinary tenor range, which draws frequent comparisons to Mark Free and Eric Martin. The project's sound identity is characterized by its collaboration with AOR royalty, including songwriters like Richard Marx and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria. Critically, the project is viewed as a high-water mark for the AOR revival of the late 2000s, praised for its 'fresher' and heavier take on classic tropes. It occupies a specific niche for collectors of 'Scandi-AOR' and melodic rock, serving as a testament to the enduring global appeal of the stadium-rock aesthetic.
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