California born and raised artist, Yogi Lonich most recent projects include recording for Shakira, breakout superstar Interscope artist “LP” as well as Chart topping DJ Zedd. He is also a member of Japanese superstar, Koshi Inaba’s (Bz’s) touring and recording band. Yogi has been lead guitarist/backup vocalist for rock legend, Chris Cornell since 2006 In ’08, Yogi recorded an album with the one and only Yusuf (AKA Cat Stevens). As former Buckcherry, Wallflowers and Fuel member, Yogi has a curriculum vitae which reads like an encyclopedia of musical legends sharing the stage with artists including, Melissa Etheridge, Booker T Jones, Natasha Bedingfield, Nikka Costa, Anastacia, Five For Fighting, Daniel Powter and Meredith Brooks. He was also honored to play with Jimi Hendrix’s own Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox at the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame opening of the Jimi Hendrix exhibit. Touring support with rock icons The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant, Aerosmith, AC/DC, KISS, Lenny Kravitz, Linkin Park and Korn are a mere few included in an impressive career, which just keeps getting stronger. Away from the world of touring, filming, traveling, Kerrang awards and the Grammy’s, Yogi has put his undoubted and versatile talent to good use and has produced a solo, introspective album entitled, “Metta”, as well as his newest hard rock release, “Break The Silence”. The band is called Run Through The Desert, which features Chris Cornell’s current rhythm section. His albums show a craftsmanship and vocal maturity that can only be achieved by a man in full command of his already, world, recognized talent.