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The Del Fuegos were a garage-style pop band in the 1980s with lead singer Dan Zanes, guitarist Warren Zanes (his brother), bassist Tom Lloyd, and drummer Brent "Woody" Giessmann. The Boston-based band was signed to a series of respected indie labels, was touted by fans such as Tom Petty, starred in a beer commercial, and gained airplay with "Don't Run Wild" and "I Still Want You".

Dan Zanes went on to a solo career and success recording children's music in his band Dan Zanes and Friends and music videos, made popular by heavy airplay on the Disney Channel. In 2007, his album "Catch That Train!" received a Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children.

Brother Warren Zanes went on to earn two Master's degrees and a Ph.D. in Visual and Cultural Arts. He is also the Vice President of Education at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Tom Lloyd went back to college and earned a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley before attending graduate school at the California Institute of Technology.

In 2003, Woody Giessmann founded Right Turn, a program offering assistance to artists in recovery from drug addiction and other mental health issues.

Discography

• The Longest Day 1984 Slash Records
• Boston, Mass. 1985 Slash Records
• Spin Radio Concert (live) 1985 BBE Sound
• Stand Up 1987 Slash Records
• Smoking in the Fields 1989 RCA Records