Nita Strauss

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Nita Strauss
Nita Strauss performing with Alice Cooper in 2017
Nita Strauss performing with Alice Cooper in 2017
Background information
Birth nameNita Strauss
Also known asMega Murray (stage name)
Born (1986-12-07) December 7, 1986 (age 37)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresHeavy metal, hard rock, tribute music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, backing vocals
Years active2003—Present
LabelsPowerslave Records
Websitenitastrauss.com

Nita Strauss (born December 7, 1986) is an American guitarist. Best known for her work with Iron Maiden all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens, her career has included performing with several rock ensembles such as the band Femme Fatale and the LA Kiss musical backing group. In June 2014, she replaced Orianthi in the band of American hard rock musician Alice Cooper. She was also ranked #1 on the list of '10 Female Guitar Players You Should Know' published by Guitar World. [1] She comes from a long line of classical musicians - one of her ancestors on her father's side of the family is the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II.[2][3]

Career

In June 2014, it was announced that Nita would replace Orianthi as Alice Cooper's touring guitarist[4][5] for the 2014 tour dates, a role she has continued in 2018.

Strauss is featured as the main guitarist on seven songs in Docker's Guild album called The Heisenberg Diaries – Book A: Sounds of Future Past, released on January 21, 2016. Strauss met Docker through their mutual friend Jeff Gilooly[6]

On April 8, 2018, Strauss appeared at WrestleMania 34, playing guitar in a live performance of Shinsuke Nakamura's entrance theme.[7] In March 2018, she started a kickstarter project to fund her own album. According to Nita, she will not be signed to a record label as this will affect the ability of her band to make its decisions.

Discography

  • Controlled Chaos (TBD)[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "ALICE COOPER Kicks Off North American Tour With Release of "Super Duper" DVD And New Guitarist". June 13, 2014.
  2. ^ Bienstock, Richard (October 27, 2015). "Nita Strauss Proves Shred Guitar's Not Dead". Rolling Stone. New York City, USA. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  3. ^ Adams, Ryan (October 15, 2015). "No limits for Alice Cooper's shooting star guitarist Nita Strauss". Record-Journal. Meriden, Connecticut USA. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "ALICE COOPER Parts Ways With Guitarist ORIANTHI, Taps THE IRON MAIDENS' NITA STRAUSS". Blabbermouth. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  5. ^ Woods, James. "Guitarist Nita Strauss Talks Touring with Alice Cooper, Gear and Three-Guitar Attacks". www.guitarworld.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  6. ^ "Docker's Guild - The Heisenberg Diaries - Book A". Docker's Guild Official Website. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  7. ^ Kielty, Martin (April 9, 2018). "Watch Nita Strauss Play Shinsuke Nakamura's Theme at WrestleMania". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  8. ^ "NITA STRAUSS On Releasing Solo Album Independently: 'I Didn't Want To Have To Get Anybody's Approval On Anything'". Blabbermouth.net. May 6, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

External links

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