hair story
Alias was a Canadian melodic hard rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1988, bringing together musicians with impressive connections to two established rock acts. Lead vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi had previously played together in Sheriff, the band behind the 1989 hit “When I’m with You.” They joined forces with former Heart members guitarist Roger Fisher, bassist Steve Fossen, and drummer Mike Derosier to create Alias, a group known for its polished production, arena-rock sound, soaring vocals, and memorable power ballads. The band released its self-titled debut album in 1990, which achieved gold certification in the United States and platinum status in Canada. Its biggest hit, “More Than Words Can Say,” reached No. 1 in Canada and No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Other successful singles included “Waiting for Love,” which reached No. 13 on the U.S. chart, and “Haunted Heart,” which made an impact on mainstream rock radio. The debut album established Alias as one of the notable melodic rock acts of the early 1990s, although the band struggled to build on that success as musical trends began shifting away from arena rock.
The original lineup did not last long, with the former Heart members departing after the debut album and the band eventually going on hiatus. Curci and DeMarchi later reunited Alias and released Never Say Never in 2009. Curci remains the group’s defining voice and principal frontman, known for the powerful vocals that helped make “More Than Words Can Say” a classic rock-radio ballad. DeMarchi is the band’s key guitarist and songwriting partner, while Fisher, Fossen, and Derosier brought their experience from Heart to the original lineup. The band’s later personnel included guitarist Roscoe Stewart, bassist Wolf Hassel, and drummer Chris Sutherland. Alias has remained associated with Curci and DeMarchi, but it has not maintained the high-profile touring and recording schedule of its early years. Although the band is listed as active in some music references, current activity and regular live performances are limited, so it is best described as a legacy act rather than a consistently touring group. For fans of late-’80s and early-’90s melodic hard rock, Alias remains a memorable example of a band whose one major hit helped preserve its place in the era’s musical history.
hair photos
hair band members
Freddy Curci, lead vocals, keyboards
Steve DeMarchi, guitars
Roger Fisher, guitars
Steve Fossen, bass
Mike Derosier, drums
hair albums
Alias (1990) – More Than Words Can Say #2, Waiting for Love #13
post-hair albums
Never Say Never (2009)
live shows
Live On Tonight Show