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I was reading this thread http://www.tdpri.com/forum/bad-dog-cafe/68271-domenic-troiano.html?highlight=domenic on the TDP forum and I was somewhat puzzled and shocked by this guy's claim (post#13). This is complicated so bear with me.
He basically says that Domenic Troiano did not play on Mandala's Soul Crusade album or write any of the material. He says another guitar player, who preceeded Troiano, changed his name to Domenic Troiano (finding a name from the T.O. phone book), and when Michaele Antonio (The Troiano we know and love) joined the band, he was persuaded to change his name to Domenic Troiano since that was the name on the already recorded album! He also says Troiano didn't join Mandala til near the end just before they broke up.
I'm sure some of you older Toronto guys who were here in the late '60's can tell me if there is any resemblance to truth in this claim. Troiano isn't around to protect his legacy so I feel it is our duty to set the record straight. Everything I have read says Dom joined the band long before they changed the name to Mandala from the 5 Rogues. There were, however, several personnel changes in the band at this time which makes wonder if there is a kernel of truth in there somewhere.
This guy also says there is a Canadian journalist who is going to break the story for the 40th anniversary of the album next year.
He basically says that Domenic Troiano did not play on Mandala's Soul Crusade album or write any of the material. He says another guitar player, who preceeded Troiano, changed his name to Domenic Troiano (finding a name from the T.O. phone book), and when Michaele Antonio (The Troiano we know and love) joined the band, he was persuaded to change his name to Domenic Troiano since that was the name on the already recorded album! He also says Troiano didn't join Mandala til near the end just before they broke up.
I'm sure some of you older Toronto guys who were here in the late '60's can tell me if there is any resemblance to truth in this claim. Troiano isn't around to protect his legacy so I feel it is our duty to set the record straight. Everything I have read says Dom joined the band long before they changed the name to Mandala from the 5 Rogues. There were, however, several personnel changes in the band at this time which makes wonder if there is a kernel of truth in there somewhere.
This guy also says there is a Canadian journalist who is going to break the story for the 40th anniversary of the album next year.