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In May 1997, Joe D'Arco joined to replace Stewart on drums. Eventually, Godsmack's CD landed in the hands of Rocko, the night-time DJ for Boston radio station WAAF (FM). The radio station put "Keep Away" into heavy rotation and the song rose to the number one spot at the station very quickly.
- 1995–present
- Joe D'Arco, Lee Richards, Tommy Stewart
Sep 23, 2020 · At that time, Joe D’Arco would replace on again off again drummer Tommy Stewart, who would rejoin the band in 1998 only to vacate his throne once again in 2002 to his successor, Shannon Larkin. Prior to joining up with Godsmack, Larkin held the line, drumming for the successful band Ugly Kid Joe as well as Souls At Zero and Wrathchild America.
Joe D’Arco, also known as “Joe Mama,” served as the drummer for Godsmack from 1997 to 1998. His tenure with the band was during a pivotal time when Godsmack was solidifying its sound and preparing for the release of its debut album.
Jan 26, 2022 · Borough Administrator Joseph D'Arco, who had served for 12 years, had his contract renewal pulled from the agenda at last week’s council meeting. D’Arco has already been hired by Verona in Essex...
- Stephanie Noda
- Staff Writer
The band's second drummer, Joe D'Arco, only joined after the album was recorded, though he later recorded the bonus track "Whatever" with the band in February 1998. When D'Arco was fired in April 1998, his name was not removed from the 1998 re-presses of the album, but Stewart was eventually given credit when the album was re-issued as Godsmack .
In 1996, Tony Rombola and Joe D'Arco joined Godsmack as the guitarist and drummer, after Richards left after finding out he had a six-year-old child and Stewart left due to personal differences. In the same year the band entered the studio for the first time, recording its first CD titled "All Wound Up".
Feb 29, 2024 · Joe D'Arco was dismissed from the band, and was replaced by returning drummer Tommy Stewart. Originally to me named All Wound Up, their self-titled debut made 22 in the US in 1999. The album sold well despite being initially pulled from the shelves in some stores due to concerns over its lyrical content.
