"When I was about eleven years old, I remember a specific conversation I had with my father. I sat quiet while he talked about our family's Italian heritage and the origin of our last name, DeLeo. De - Leo: The - Lion. Simple enough, makes sense. What characteristics come to your mind when you think about the embodiment of a lion? I think of wisdom, respect, courage, beauty, strength, unity, and passion. Once I learned of this connection, I took a lot of pride in my last name and the characteristics it symbolized. To this day, I dedicate to live every aspect of my life with the heart of a lion."

Manhattan Chess Club


Mike Tassi, Rich Ferrolo, and Bobby DeLeo make up the band Manhattan Chess Club.  The Chicago suburban group combines numerous genres into their music including: rock, blues, punk, reggae, and pop.  With Tassi being a member of the Chicago fine-art school, Flashpoint Academy, Manhattan Chess Club had the opportunity to record a demo in the winter of 2011.  Check out our Facebook page below and keep posted for new updates.
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