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RTZ
Origin	United States
Genre(s)	Rock
Years active	1990—1994
Label(s)	Giant MTM Records
Former members
Brad Delp Barry Goudreau Brian Maes Tim Archibald David Stefanelli

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RTZ (which stands for Return to Zero) was an American rock band that started in the late 80s. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums.

1 Band History
2 Discography
- 2.1 Albums
- 2.2 Singles
3 See also

Band History

Early Years

RTZ began as collaboration between Boston members Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau around 1989. Boston is an American rock band from Boston Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s Bradley E Delp ( June 12 1951 &ndash March 9 2007) was an American Musician. Barry Goudreau ( November 29, 1951) is a Musician, best known as one of the original Guitarists for the rock band Boston. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar)

Goudreau and Delp were both part of the original Boston line-up and after Barry's departure from the band, they stayed in close contact with Delp contributing to Goudreau's solo album and also to a lesser degree on the Orion the Hunter album. Boston is an American rock band from Boston Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s

Around 1989 Delp was on hiatus from Boston and looking to get active in writing again. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) He contacted Goudreau about a possible collaboration and RTZ was formed. Goudreau and Delp brought in keyboardist Brian Maes who was part of the Orion the Hunter touring band, drummer Dave Stefanelli and bass player Tim Archibald. A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion Maes and Stefanelli had previously worked with producer Nick Lowe in England and Archibald's band New Man had released an album on Epic. Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment.

Debut Album Released

Delp and Goudreau landed a deal with Giant Records and the first RTZ album, titled Return to Zero was released in 1991. Return to Zero is the debut album of the band RTZ. It was released in 1991 by Giant Records Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. A video was produced for the first single "Face the Music". The band soon hit the road and Delp gave Boston his notice.

After touring the US extensively, a video was prepared for the single "Until Your Love Comes Back Around" penned by keyboard player Brian Maes originally for ex J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf. The J Geils Band was an American rock band who were formed in 1967 in Worcester Massachusetts, that had a successful R&B -influenced For the Austrian-born composer producer songwriter and arranger see Peter Wolf (producer. The single was very successful and reached #1 in several markets.

RTZ Leaves Giant, Delp Departs, RTZ Disbands

RTZ felt that the band wasn't getting the attention it deserved by the label and asked to be released from their contract. As RTZ began to shop for a new label, Delp decided to leave the band and would eventually reunite with Boston for the Walk On tour. Boston is an American rock band from Boston Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s The other band members decided that it would be impossible to replace Delp and decided to end the band. The Return to Zero album went out of print, although the band later released other material.

Final Releases from RTZ

There were still enough recordings left over from the original recording sessions to create another album. Barry searched for a new label and eventually found MTM Records. The recordings were released on September 28, 1998, and the album was titled Lost. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Lost is the second album of the band RTZ. It was released in 1999 by Renaissance Records and Avalon Japan

In 2004, Lost and Found was released. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " It features previously unreleased music from the band. In 2005, RTZ released 2 CDs simultaneously, Lost in America and Found in America under band member Brian Maes' Briola Records label. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Lost in America is a 1985 Comedy Film written and directed by Albert Brooks. The album contains all the same material that was released on Lost, including the song "Dangerous", which was only available on the Japanese release of Lost. Found in America contains the same material that is on their 2004 release Lost and Found, but includes a bonus live version of the song "Return to Zero". "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Discography

Albums

Return to Zero (1991)
Lost (1998) (reissued in 2005 as Lost in America)
Lost and Found/Delp and Goudreau (2004) (disc one was reissued in 2005 as Found in America)

Singles

Year	Song	US	Album
1991	"Face the Music"	#49	Return to Zero
1992	"Until Your Love Comes Back Around"	#26	Return to Zero
1992	"All You've Got"	#56	Return to Zero

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