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Venice is an American band comprising four brothers which has achieved most popularity in The Netherlands.
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The band was formed in started in Venice, California in 1977 by cousins Michael Lennon) and Kipp Lennon.[1] Michael's brother Mark joined the band in 1978, followed by Kipp's brother Pat in 1980. Kipp and Pat are two of eleven siblings, and are younger brothers of the Lennon Sisters. Michael and Mark are two of thirteen siblings.[2] Members of Venice have performed alongside, or recorded with, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Elton John, Heart, Phil Collins, Sting, Melissa Etheridge, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol, Michael McDonald, Dave Mason, Tim Moyer, Chris Isaak, Robin Beck, Kenny Loggins, the Doobie Brothers, Styx, Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Bon Jovi, Michael Ruff, Warren Zevon and Dutch band Yellow Pearl.[citation needed]
In 1993, Venice shared the stage with Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson in Jingu Stadium, Tokyo. [citation needed]
Venice found their biggest success in The Netherlands. In 2003, the band won an Edison Award (the Dutch version of the Grammy) for Best International Artist, beating out superstars U2 and Coldplay.[3]
Mark Lennon performed new backing vocals to the 2002 reissue of the 1980 Ozzy Osbourne album Blizzard of Ozz. The album also featured re-recorded bass and drum parts, much to the displeasure of Osbourne's longtime fans.[citation needed]
The backing vocal duties on Roger Waters "The Wall Live Tour" from 2010-2013 The Wall Live were performed by Venice's Kipp, Mark, and Pat Lennon. Portions of this tour were captured for the film Roger Waters: The Wall, which was released theatrically worldwide on September 29, 2015.[citation needed]
The members of Venice are:[2]
Others who have performed with Venice include:[2]