Photo (1990 –self titled “Crash Alley” L to R: Eldon Fisher, Don Cooper, Mike Pennock, Wayne Estrada, Dave Vossler)

In the summer 1989, Crash Alley was born when guitarist/vocalist Wayne Estrada, guitarist Eldon 'Big E' Fisher, guitarist Michael Pennock, bassist Dave Vossler, and drummer Don Cooper put together its demo album along with an exciting live show. In Jan. 1990, the debut album, “Crash Alley,” was released and received rave reviews from several publications including Kerrang! Magazine. The band toured non-stop across the country playing over 300 shows per year and built a rabid following of hard rock fanatics.


From Sept. 1991 thru Jan. 1993, the recording of the 2nd album, “Loud ‘n’ Ugly,” debuted a new rhythm section consisting of bassist Dean Fiala & drummer Kevin Elsing, which sent the band hurtling forward into a new and exciting direction. This approach managed to attract the attention of several record labels and landed the band a major label showcase with Atlantic Records. The non-stop touring continued.


Photo (1993 – Loud ‘N’ Ugly L to R: Mike Pennock, Dean Fiala, Wayne Estrada, Kevin Elsing, Eldon Fisher, Dave Vossler)

In May of 1995, the band would evolve into an industrial, melodic power groove machine with the addition of yet another new rhythm section, bassist Phil “Swill” Brungardt and drummer Steve Kennedy, and the release of the industrial and experimental “Swag” album.


Photo (1995 – Swag L to R: Eldon Fisher, Phil Brungardt, Wayne Estrada, Steven Kennedy)

Crash Alley have opened for bands such as, Aerosmith, Pantera, Night Ranger, Quiet Riot, Electric Boys, Hurricane Alice, Britney Fox, Savatage, Enuff Z’nuff, Vinnie Moore, Lizzy Borden, Steppenwolf, Head East, Shotgun Messiah, Lillian Axe, Dokken, Warrant, and Wyzard (w/Aynsley Dunbar,).

An EP of demos & extra recordings titled “the lost sessions” was released in 1999.


Photo (1999 – “the lost sessions”)

In Memoriam:
Lead singer Wayne Estrada passed away on December 19, 2017.
Band Manager Mike McCann passed away on December 25, 2021.
Bassist Dean Fiala passed away on December 28, 2022.

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