Here's a photo of Heresy as we are today: (left to right) Ed Clark (electric guitar), Chris Camilleri (drums), John Sergio (bass guitar), Tony Garone (vocals, acc guitar), Scott Harris (vocals, keyboards).

But that's not how it's always been…

Lead singer Tony Garone and keyboardist Scott Harris started working together as wee tykes in 1973. Other members came and went, and ultimately, to the extent that a group largely known at the time as a cover band can have a classic lineup, Heresy was formed after guitarist Ed Clark joined in 1976, bassist John Sergio in 1978, and drummer Chris Camilleri in 1980.

Tony Garone, aged 16 or so, with his Les Paul Studio guitar that he traded for a P.A. system. The greatest and most profound blunder of all time. That guitar is worth a fortune today.

The elusive, reclusive and oh, so very talented guitarist, Dave Kaelin on the left and Scott Harris on the right during the recording of our CD, "A Far Cry," Circa 1987. Dave Kaelin's guitar has a tremendous presence on our new album even though the tracks were recorded thirty years ago!

As a cover band, Heresy played frequently from the mid 70s through the 80s. In their local Long Island territory, they did a classic and progressive rock mix, heavy on the Tull, but also playing the music of ELP, Genesis, Yes, U.K., Rush, The Who, Moody Blues, Cream, Beatles, David Bowie, and others. The reader poll of the local music newspaper "Good Times" ranked Heresy as one of the best bands on the island. Outside of Long Island, throughout the rest of the tri-state area and New England, they periodically performed primarily as a Tull tribute band.

Ed Clark (seated) and John Sergio during, "A Far Cry," recording sessions circa 1987


Heresy playing at a Long Island club circa 1979 with Joe Fusco on drums (Joe was our drummer before Chris Camilleri).


Tony Garone brandishing his inflatable spider outfit.

But of course, Heresy wasn't just a cover band. All along, Tony and Scott were also writing original material, and Heresy released a vinyl LP "At The Door" in 1985 (more notable to some because of the appearance of Steve Vai on a couple of tracks), following that up in 1989 with a double-length CD, "A Far Cry," both of which are newly available on Amazon. Heresy's gigs transitioned to mostly original material, and guitar duties were largely taken over by another very talented guitarist, Dave Kaelin, until the band stopped playing live in 1991, except for the occasional appearance at a Jethro Tull convention. Hours of additional originals were written and recorded in various forms over the years, most remaining unreleased. However, Heresy will finally be releasing much of that material and more beginning in 2016.


Heresy circa 1987. Left to right, John Sergio, Scott Harris, Tony Garone, Chris Camilleri, Jim Cutrone


Meanwhile, while Heresy was dormant, Tony released a number of independent albums (sometimes with contributions from his Heresy bandmates as well), including Big Star Way, Ahab, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and The Silk Road Journey of Xuanzang. These have garnered numerous favorable reviews in progressive circles, and are available from Amazon, iTunes, and elsewhere on line.



In 2015, Heresy "got the band back together" and is recording and playing again, with material old and new. We hope you'll join us!



Heresy as a Jethro Tull tribute band, a long time ago...