The I.R.S. (The International Rock Show)
The I.R.S. is a phenomenal new band containing original members from groups that defined "Classic Rock" over the last three decades. Included in the 5-6 piece band are members of BADFINGER, THE STEVE MILLER BAND, JEFFERRSON STARSHIP, ELVIN BISHOP, FOREIGNER, XYZ and HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS. This powerhouse combination of musicians and songwriters is now available for bookings playing their timeless hits that continue to inspire listeners of all ages. The International Rock Show is:

JOEY MOLLAND Vocals & Guitar
Joey Molland was an original member of the great British band Badfinger.æ Joey Molland wrote more tunes than anyone else in the band and played almost all the lead guitar on the hit singles created by Badfinger in the 70's.

They had 4 top ten singles, and they wrote one of the most famous hits of all time,æ "Without You" (done by Harry Nilsson in '72 and Mariah Carey in '94).

Their hits include "Come and Get It" (which was given to them by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and "Baby Blue", while in Badfinger at Apple Records.

Joey Molland played on George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" album and played at the Convert For Bangladesh in '72, at Madison Square Garden, and on the album that followed.æ He also played with John Lennon on his "Imagine" album.

Aside from his work with the I.R.S., Joey has an active solo career as a singer, songwriter, and producer.

CHRIS SLADE Drums
Chris is considered to be one of the greatest drummers in rock history, having been a member of bands like AC/DC (Chris was with the band for 4 years, appearing on the albums "Razors Edge" and "Live at Donnington" and the singles "Thunderstruck" and "Money Talks"), and the Firm with Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers, appearing on both the band's albums.

He was also a member of Manfred Mann's Earthband for seven years, appearing on seven albums and the #1 single, "Blinded By The Light".

Chris' incredible diverse career has also included a tour with Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs, Uriah Heep, and seven years and four albums with the great Tom Jones, playing nightly with the Count Basie Orchestra when Jones was on tour.

Slade has also been a member of the eighties super group Asia for the past five years.

GREG DOUGLASS Guitar
Greg was a member of the Steve Miller Band during their peak years of their popularity from 1976 through 1980.æ He co-wrote and played guitar on the hit single, "Jungle Love"), appearing on five of Miller's albums, including "Book of Dreams", "Abracadabra", and one of the best-selling compilations of all time, "Steve Miller Band - Greatest Hits 1974-78".

He was also lead guitarist for the Greg Kilhn Band, appearing on 3 albums, including the #1 hit single, "Jeopardy".

His skill and versatility on the guitar have kept him touring and recording for over three decades with a wide variety of artists, including Van Morrison, Eddie Money, Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers, Paul Butterfield, and Hot Tuna.

MARIO CIPOLLINA Bass & Vocals
Mario is best known as the co-founder, bassist, and sometime producer for the group Huey Lewis And The News.

Cipollina's spectacular bass work coupled with his brooding presence onstage and in videos made him a standout in band that ruled the charts during the 1980s.

Their hits included "Heart and Soul", "I Want A New Drug", "Heart Of Rock 'n' Roll", and the soundtrack to "Back To The Future".æ They sold millions of albums and broke house records everywhere they toured.

Mario was also a member of the group Foreigner and has toured and recorded with a dazzling array of artists, including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bruce Hornsby, Jerry Garcia, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, and the Doobie Brothers.

DONNY BALDWIN Drums, Percussion and Vocals
In the early 70's growing up in San Francisco, Donny became part of the San Francisco music scene.æ From 1973 to 1978, Donny was with the "Elvin Bishop" Band.æ During this time, he toured and recorded six albums, which included the #1 hit single, "Fooled Around and Fell In Love" (Album: Elvin Bishop Band, Struttin' My Stuff).

From 1981 to 1989, Donny was a member of the group "Jefferson Starship", which then became "Starship".æ During this time, Starship had four consecutive #1 hits as well as several gold and platinum albums (Album: Jefferson Starship, No Protection, #1 single, and "Nothins' Gonna Stop Us Now".æ Album: Starship, Nuclear Furniture, #1 single, "No Way Out".æ Album: Starship, Knee Deep in the Hoopla, #1 singles, "We Built This City" and Sarah".æ They also received several Grammy and Oscar nominations and toured extensively nationally and internationally.æ While Donny was with Starship, he served as vocal arranger for the band's recording sessions.

In January 1994, he joined the "Jerry Garcia Band".æ During this time, they toured and recorded.

Over the years, Donny has recorded several motion picture soundtracks.æ He has toured, recorded and played with artist such as Kenny Loggins, Pablo Cruise, Chuck Berry, Van Morrison, Russell Hitchcock, Ronnie Montrose, Gregg Allman, Heart, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, 38 Special, and Eddie Money.

Donny continues to both tour and record with various artists.

TERRY ILOUS Vocals & Guitar
When Terry Ilous opens his mouth to sing, everyone's mouths drop openin amazement!æ Terry has a wide range of styles to cover as one the lead vocalists for The I.R.S., and he does an astonishing job on each one.

Terry moved to Los Angeles from Europe and began recording with members of Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Whitesnake, StevieWonder, and many others.æ He then became the lead singer for XYZ, a melodic metal rock band that was signed to Capitol Records to enormous fanfare.æ XYZ received two gold albums in the early 1990s and continues to record and tour today.

Terry is also an actor who appears on soap operas (specifically NBC's Passions), television commercials, and actively participates in the voice-over field (Rug Rats, Stuart Little 2).

Song List

Heart of Rock 'n' Roll
Baby Blue
Rock 'n' Me
You Shook Me
Come & Get It
Heart & Soul
Take The Money & Run
Hot Blooded
Jungle Love
Inside & Out
Without You
Power Of Love
Radio Active
Day After Day
Fly Like An Eagle
Highway To Hell
No Matter What
Thunderstruck
Sara
No Way Out
Jane
Nothins' Gonna Stop Us Now
Can't Get Enough
I Want A New Drug
ENCORE
All Right Now
Whole Lotta Rosie