and is a regular addition to Monster of Rock Cruises out of Miami, Florida. In addition to fronting XYZ, Terry Ilous leads The Vagabonds, an acoustic outfit mixing flamenco with classic rock. Terry Ilous was interviewed by Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, where the singer talked about a charity event called 80's Rockers for Japan, organized by Ilous to raise money for the Red Cross from Japan, to help victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The event featured many hard rock musicians, including ex-Toto singer Bobby Kimball, Paul Shortino, Rudy Sarzo, Michael T. Ross, John Payne, Carmine Appice, Vinny Appice, Lorraine Lewis, and others. XYZ performed at Rocklahoma Festival in 2008, the M3 Rock Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, and Firefest, Rock City, Nottingham, England, in 2012. In 2012, drummer Joey Shapiro purchased drumstick and guitar pick grip company Gorilla Snot, and since 2019 owns Avalanche Studios, a recording facility in Denver CO. Pat Fontaine was featured in the opening scene of The Dirt, a Netflix movie about Mötley Crüe. Paul Monroe, drummer from the classic lineup, was a contestant with his daughter on a 2016 episode of That Awkward Game Show on Spike TV. As of March 2022, according to Pat Fontaine, new music from XYZ is in the works. Members Current members Patt Fontaine – bass (1980–present) Terry Ilous – vocals (1982–present) Tony Marcus – guitars (1991–present) Joey Shapiro – drums (1991–present) Former members Uncle RV – guitars (1980–1983) JP Villet – drums (1980–1983) Jamie Lewis – keys (1984–1986) Bill Lordan – drums (1984–1986) Bobby Pieper – guitars (1984–1988) Joey Pafumi – drums (1986–1988) Marc Diglio – guitars (1988–1991) Paul Monroe – drums (1988–1991, 2003) Sean McNabb – bass (2003) Tony Burnett – guitars (1991–1993) Timeline Discography Studio albums Extended plays Compilation albums Live albums References External links Official website Interview with XYZ Bassist Patt Fontaine Interview with Terry Ilous at Paisajes Eléctricos Magazine (Spanish) 1986 establishments in California Glam metal musical groups from California Hard rock musical groups from California Heavy metal musical groups from California Musical groups established in 1986 Musical groups disestablished in 1992 Musical groups reestablished in 2002 Musical groups from Los Angeles Musical quartets