BRYAN COLE was born in a middle class suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. He began singing and
playing guitar at age five. By the age of seven, he performed his first show in front of tenthousand
people. Bryan credits his biggest vocal influence as former Journey front man Steve
Perry. Other vocal influences include Dann Huff, Lou Gramm, Joe Lynn Turner, David
Coverdale and the late Jimi Jamison.
While his main musical influence is AOR/Melodic Rock, Bryan grew to respect and draw
influences in Blues, R&B, Jazz and Country. As an accomplished guitarist, Bryan credits some of
his main influences as Dann Huff, Steve Lukather, Reb Beach, Neal Schon and Brent Mason.
Throughout his childhood and young adult life, Bryan performed in many local and regional
bands. He credits one of his breakthroughs as when he was asked to sing for Winger/Whitesnake
guitarist Reb Beach’s solo band. Performing and opening for many greats as Ted Nugent, Quiet
Riot, Eddie Money and more.
After years of hard work and learning experiences, Bryan decided to begin a solo career. He
quickly gained notice and respect among his peers with his ability to step into any musical
situation, regardless of musical genre. He could do it all! His on stage energy and passion was
shown in each and every performance.
In addition to being a great live performer, Bryan was gaining studio experience as well. He
developed into a polished studio session player as well as a sought after record producer.
After recording a demo version of a Brett Walker/Carl Dixon song “More Than A Memory”,
Bryan was contacted by an old friend in Nashville, TN , who introduced Bryan to one of his
heros Jim Peterik: founding member of the band Survivor. Peterik had the perfect songs to fit
Bryan’s soaring vocals and melodic guitar skills . It was time to make a record!
Bryan began working on demos and writing songs in his home studio. While he was
unsuccessful in finding the right musicians that understood his musical vision, he was extremely
successful in recruiting former Giant bassist Mike Brignardello. Mike proved to be the perfect fit
for the project. Upon completion of the music recording, Bryan recruited long time friend and
mix engineer Doug Kasper to mix the record at nearby Tonic Recording Studios.
While completing several rough mixes, Bryan was entertaining options with various record
labels. He wanted a label that understood and respected his musical vision as well as allow him
to retain complete creative control over the music. In the Spring of 2016, he found the perfect
choice in Melodic Rock Records. Upon submitting several rough mixes to MRR, label President
Andrew McNeice approached Bryan with a record deal and in October of 2016, Bryan Cole
signed with Melodic Rock Records. Bryan’s new album “SANDS OF TIME” was released in late
November 2016 worldwide.
The positive reviews came right away! Both media and fans embraced Bryan Cole and the
“Sands Of Time” album completely, where it was noted to be one of the top debut MelodicRock
albums and boasted some of the highest debut record sales in the label’s history.
Bryan also endorses InTune Guitar Picks and ADK Custom Series Professional Studio
Microphones.
Most recently Bryan was asked to join original members of GIANT Dann Huff, David Huff,
Mike Brignardello and Mark Oakley, for a Sold Out 25th Reunion show in Nashville, TN. Also
joining the lineup was Vixen Keyboardist Tyson Leslie. Bryan Cole assumed the role of lead
singer for the reunion show.
Bryan Cole is currently working on his next album, due out early 2018 on MelodicRock
Records.
