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Nita Strauss
Nita Strauss performing with Alice Cooper in 2015
Nita Strauss performing with Alice Cooper in 2015
Background information
Birth nameNita Strauss
Also known asMega Murray (stage name)
Born (1986-12-07) December 7, 1986 (age 37)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresHeavy metal, hard rock, tribute music
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, backing vocals
Years active2003—Present
LabelsPowerslave Records
Websitenitastrauss.com

Nita Strauss (born December 7, 1986) is an American guitarist. Best known for her work with Iron Maiden all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens, her career has meant involvement with several rock ensembles such as the band Femme Fatale and the LA Kiss musical backing group. In June 2014, she replaced Orianthi in the band of American hard rock legend Alice Cooper, giving her an even larger platform. She was also ranked #1 on the list of '10 Female Guitar Players You Should Know' published by Guitar World.[1] She comes from a long line of classical musicians - one of her ancestors on her father's side of the family is the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II.[2][3]

Career

In June 2014, it was announced that Nita would replace Orianthi as Alice Cooper's touring guitarist[4][5] for the 2014 tour dates.

Strauss is featured as the main guitarist on seven songs in Docker's Guild album called The Heisenberg Diaries – Book A: Sounds of Future Past, released on January 21, 2016.[6]

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References

  1. ^ http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2014/06/13/alice-cooper-kicks-off-north-american-tour-with-release-of-super-duper-dvd-and-new-guitarist/
  2. ^ Bienstock, Richard (October 27, 2015). "Nita Strauss Proves Shred Guitar's Not Dead". Rolling Stone. New York City, USA. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  3. ^ Adams, Ryan (October 15, 2015). "No limits for Alice Cooper's shooting star guitarist Nita Strauss". Record-Journal. Meriden, Connecticut USA. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  4. ^ "ALICE COOPER Parts Ways With Guitarist ORIANTHI, Taps THE IRON MAIDENS' NITA STRAUSS". Blabbermouth. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  5. ^ Woods, James. "Guitarist Nita Strauss Talks Touring with Alice Cooper, Gear and Three-Guitar Attacks". www.guitarworld.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  6. ^ "Docker's Guild - The Heisenberg Diaries - Book A". Docker's Guild Official Website. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
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