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Diane Vitalich. I was born and raised in San Francisco. I listened to the big band sounds in my early years and loved the jazzy vocalists. I took piano lessons, ballet, tap dancing, and modern dance. By Jr. High I had started listening to KDIA the soul radio station, and I watched Dick Clark's Dance Party on TV.
Diane Vitalich is a vocalist and drummer for Ace Of Cups, the Jimi Hendrix–approved all-female San Francisco psychedelic rock band that made its mark on the ’60s Haight-Ashbury scene during the Summer of Love.
The members of Ace of Cups were Mary Gannon , Marla Hunt (organ, piano), Denise Kaufman (guitar, harmonica), Mary Ellen Simpson (lead guitar), and Diane Vitalich . Lead vocals were sung by all members of the band except Vitalich, and all five sang backup .
A soulful, expressive and rock-solid drummer, Diane has an arsenal of different kits that she deploys to great effect, depending on the gig. 🥁 “I have various gear and set-ups I use for different venues,” Vitalich previously noted when discussing her choice of drums.
Jul 31, 2022 · “They were just sitting there, standing there and just, no emotion,” recalls drummer Diane Vitalich. Between sets, the promoter apologized to the crowd and offered free sodas to make up for it....
Aug 29, 2023 · On today's #TunesTuesday enjoy this drum solo from Diane Vitalich. You can see Diane live with Lady Ace this Saturday at San Anselmo Creek Park Plaza, part of Liveontheavenue 's free concert series. More info at https://www.liveontheavenue.org.
The Ace of Cups formed in San Francisco in 1967 and has been described as one of the first all-female rock bands. The members of the Ace of Cups were Mary Gannon (bass), Marla Hunt (organ, piano), Denise Kaufman (guitar, harmonica), Mary Ellen Simpson (lead guitar), and Diane Vitalich (drums).
