Ted Aliotta orinial drummer of Ted left after their debut album to be replaced by pianist John Jeremiah
ed Aliotta and the Groove Machine Band has been for years rockin the crowds with a unique blend of sound, style, heart and soul. A mix of classic rock, rhythm and blues creates his music of life. Click Here for a personal greeting from Ted.
In 1961 Ted and brother Mitch became the house band "The Maybees" at a local club for five years. In 1966 Ted fronts the band "Love Castle" playing the Midwest college circuit with covers and original songs, as well as writing, arranging, and performing tv and radio commercials. In 1969 chosen from over 16,000 people, Ted wins the lead role in the rock opera "Hair" In 1970 Ted forms the band "Alliota Haynes" and helps to write the lyrics to the Hit song "Lake Shore Drive" with Skip Haynes.
In 1971 Ted forms the band "Hoona" with his brother Dean, playing all original music. Furthering his goals, Ted enters the National Poetry Video Guild competition, and is twice nominated for national poet of the year. Ted continues his passion of Metaphysics and higher consenus, for over 46 years. The wisdoms of who, what, why, where, when, and how become stronger as an integral message in his writings.
In 1981 Ted forms the band "Acme Thunder" with brother Mitch, recording and playing concerts and the clubs. In 1988 Ted writes, arranges, produces, and records the "Great Spirit" project. In 1992 Ted forms the band "Funk- N- A" with many new tunes. In 1994 Ted forms the Band " Groove Machine" (his current band) and releases 2 CD's. Also Ted continues to study the Arts, teaches harmonica, voice, and guitar. He also performs Poetry and Music at his "Life as an Art Seminars" at colleges, galeries, and clubs. In 1998 Ted is hired by major Museums, Librarys, and clubs to perform his poetry. Ted is also engaged by the N.F.L. to write, and record copy for Harley Davidsons 95th birthday movie. He is considered by many to be a modern day mentor, mystic and profit.
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