
Founded in 2008 by drummer/songwriter Eric Stevens, Eric was creating electrical drawings for Disneyland at the time and was inspired by “Pirates”! Hence the name Black Pearl. “The Pearl” is a spin-off of the Inland Empire's local classic rockers, Daisycutter.
Motivated to get out of the local scene and take things to the next level, Stevens created "Black Pearl" with the intent of presenting a true classic rock show with great tunes and a stimulating live performance. With long time friend and songwriter, Tom Morrison, Stevens and Morrison have combined to create some truly inspiring and original sounding music. The rhythms and melodies are inspired by the best, such as the Beatles, Rush,PinkFloyd, Genesis, and The Who.
The band is currently recording and in production of their 4th album titled RESURRECTION, to be released in time for the Easter holidays. A concert tour is currently being planned for the 2025 summer season. The band will update fans with latest developments as they happen. Please check website !
James Naro, son of the late and great Phil Naro has taken over the lead singer duties for the Resurrection LP and is the newest member of Black Pearl. James can be followed on Instagram, Facebook and You Tube.
Eric Stevens, the founder of Black Pearl is the drummer, keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer and is the driving force behind Black Pearl
Adam Morse is the power house guitarist who can be heard on most of the Black Pearl releases as well as numerous video appearances
Brad Ryan joined the band in 2022 to create and record the bass lines for the Resurrection LP.
Tommy Morrison, songwriter, lyricist, guitarist, and producer, has created a multitude of hits for Black Pearl LPs and videos
Jimmy Youngman's incredible guitar playing can be heard on the Resurrection and Pennies From Heaven LPs
JJ St. Patrick great vocals can be heard on the Living In America LP as well as Resurrection and co-wrote two of the hottest songs on the new album
Steve Bellanca is an extraordinary keyboardist who can be heard on the Kickin A Can single and the Resurrection and Pennies From Heaven LPs
Jordan Bellanca, an incredible guitarist, came in to finish the Resurrection project when Jimmy became ill and could not perform for awhile
Rick The Ace Ventura is the outstanding bass player for the entire Pennies From Heaven LP. Rick is also peforming on the A Very Special Lady YouTube video
The passing of Phil Naro shocked the music world and the band. Phil was the outstanding lead singer for the Pennies From Heaven LP and several YouTube videos. Phil's son, James has taken over the singer slot for Black Pearl. Phil will be forever missed.
Michael Micky Ripps Perrotta is a guitarist/ bassist, and songwriter who co-wrote Inside and Out and Turn Back Time on the new album and can be heard on the Pennies From Heaven and Resurrection LPs and YouTube videos
Scotty Kessler's great bass playing can be heard on the Pennies From Heaven LP and is in several BP videos.
Stephen Fontaine, who toured as lead singer for world famous Uriah Heep, stepped in to perform several live gigs for Black Pearl and can be seen on many BP YouTube videos
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Lyric video for It's Real, from album, "Pennies From Heaven" released by Wired Records, Jan 2019 Video created by Johnny Naro @ Naro Studios, Toronto, Canada Words and music written by Tommy Morrison Music recorded and produced by Eric Stevens at Wired Studios
New music video, "A Very Special Lady" from the Pennies From Heaven album released in 2019, Written by Eric Stevens with lyric collaboration by Zach Petersen. Due to the shutdown, the band filmed this video while each member recorded his vids from their own home studios. Oh the miracles of modern technology! Video created by Johnny Naro @ Naro Studios, Toronto, Canada
Lyric video for I Am, from album, "Living In America" re-released by Wired Records, Mar 2020 Video created by Johnny Naro @ Naro Studios, Toronto, Canada Words and music written by Fred Batin, Music produced by Eric Stevens at Wired Studios
Pennies from Heaven - LP
https://melodicrevolutiondistro.bandcamp.com/album/pennies-from-heaven
Living In America - LP
https://melodicrevolutiondistro.bandcamp.com/album/living-in-america
Kickin A Can - Single
https://melodicrevolutiondistro.bandcamp.com/album/kickin-a-can
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