Joe Lala
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (March 2014) |
Joe Lala | |
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Tampa , Florida, U.S. | |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1966–2014 (musician) 1977–2006 (acting) |
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| Genres | Rock |
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Joseph Anthony Lala (November 3, 1947 – March 18, 2014) was an American musician and actor. In 1966, he co-founded the rock band Blues Image.
Life and career
Lala was born in
He made the most of his Italian-American background and his mastery of Spanish, Cuban and Puerto Rican accents with TV roles in
Lala also guest-starred on several animated shows;
Lala was married to voice director Ginny McSwain from 1996 till their divorce in 2004.[3]
He had ultimately walked away from the entertainment business in the mid-2000s in order to care for his mother, who had dementia. Lala coached young actors at the Italian Club in his native Ybor City.[4] Joe Lala died from complications of lung cancer on March 18, 2014, at the age of 66.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
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| 1991 | Out For Justice |
Vermeer | Movie |
| 1992 | It Came from the Desert | Koolman | Video game |
| 1995 | Pinky and the Brain | Francois | 1 episode |
| 1995 | What-a-Mess | Additional Voices | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | Demolition University | Carlos Ramos | Direct-to-video |
| 1997 | The Legend of Calamity Jane | Additional Voices | 13 episodes |
| 1999 | Golgo 13: Queen Bee | Don Roccini / Gomez | Video |
| 1999 | Our Friend, Martin | Reporter #2 / Demonstrator | Direct-to-video |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond | Spike / Sailboat Captain | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Johnny Bravo | Raoul | 1 episode |
| 1999 | The Brothers Flub | Additional Voices | 1 episode |
| 1999 | An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster | Bootlick | Direct-to-video |
| 1999-2002 | Hey Arnold! | Miller / Cop #1 / Cop #2 | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Static Shock | Security Guard | 1 episode |
| 2001 | Time Squad | Leonardo da Vinci | 1 episode |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Augustus "Spike" Jones, Photo Couple #2 | Theatrical |
| 2002 | Hunchback of Notre Dame II |
Guard #1 | Direct-to-video |
| 2002 | Samurai Jack | Passenger #1 / Owner / Engineer | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Ozzy and Drix |
Hector's Dad | 3 episodes |
| 2004 | Jimmy Neutron: Win, Lose and Kaboom | Senor Estevez | TV movie |
| 2004-2005 | The Batman | Crime Boss 1 / Crime Boss 3 / Bomb Tech | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | All Grown Up | Enrique / Doctor #1 | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Danger Rangers | Hector Delgado / Joey Clams / Raccoon Dad | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Killer7 | Kun Lan | Video game |
| 2006 | W.I.T.C.H. | Guard #1 / Mayor | 1 episode |
Collaborations
With Gypsy
- In the Garden (Metromedia Records – KMD 1044, 1971)
With Barbra Streisand
- Guilty (Columbia Records, 1980)
With Stephen Stills
- Manassas (Atlantic Records, 1972)
- Down the Road (Atlantic Records, 1973)
- Stills (Columbia Records, 1975)
- Illegal Stills (Columbia Records, 1976)
- Thoroughfare Gap (Columbia Records, 1978)
- Right by You (Atlantic Records, 1984)
- Man Alive! (Pyramid Records, 2005)
With Dionne Warwick
- Heartbreaker (Arista Records, 1982)
With David Crosby
- Oh Yes I Can (A&M Records, 1989)
With Joe Walsh
- The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get (ABC Records, 1973)
With Dan Fogelberg
- Souvenirs (Epic Records, 1974)
- Nether Lands (Epic Records, 1977)
- Twin Sons of Different Mothers (Epic Records, 1978)
- The Innocent Age (Epic Records, 1981)
- Windows and Walls (Epic Records, 1984)
- Exiles (Epic Records, 1987)
With Don Felder
- Airborne (Asylum Records, 1983)
With Bill Wyman
- Monkey Grip (Atlantic Records, 1974)
With Ringo Starr
- Stop and Smell the Roses (RCA Records, 1981)
With Neil Diamond
- Beautiful Noise (Columbia Records, 1976)
With Jackson Browne
- Hold Out (Asylum Records, 1980)
With Kenny Rogers
- Eyes That See in the Dark (RCA Records, 1983)
With Graham Nash
- Earth & Sky (Capitol Records, 1980)
- Innocent Eyes (Atlantic Records, 1986)
With Neil Young
- Trans (Geffen, 1982)
With Rod Stewart
- A Night on the Town (Warner Bros. Records, 1976)
With Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
- CSNY 1974 (Rhino Records, 2014)
References
- ^ a b c d Perrone, Pierre (May 7, 2014). "Joe Lala: Sought-after percussionist who switched careers when illness struck to become an actor and voice-over artist". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-09. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ^ a b Meacham, Andrew (March 19, 2014). "Legendary Tampa percussionist Joe Lala dies at 66". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- ^ www.independent.co.uk
- ^ Jeff Giles (March 19, 2014). "Drummer Joe Lala Dead at 66". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- ^ "Drummer Lala, who teamed with a generation of rock stars, dead at 66". Archived from the original on 2014-03-19. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
External links
- Official website
- Joe Lala at IMDb
- Joe Lala at AllMusic
- Joe Lala discography at Discogs
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