From the moment he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, Wayne B. Olivieri knew he wanted to devote his life to rock and roll. Starting in the Saint Mary’s Boys Choir in Plain Field, New Jersey, Wayne learned the art of singing and began performing in bands as early as 7th grade. By 17, he played full-time with Rockids in New York City clubs like CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City, sharing stages with the Ramones, the Talking Heads, and Blondie.

Wayne continued performing along the East Coast with Rockids, releasing two singles on their own label before the band disbanded. He then moved to Asbury Park, NJ, and formed Oliver’s Twist, playing venues like the Stone Pony, where he met Jon Bon Jovi. Wayne’s band became a regular at the Stone Pony, sharing stages with acts like David Johansson, Huey Lewis, and Billy Idol and performing with Bruce Springsteen.

After taking a break from music to focus on family, Wayne returned in 2017 with his solo LP “Eclectic Mind,” featuring the hit “Music Man,” which reached the top 20 on the national radio airplay charts. In 2019, he co-founded “The NEW Bardots,” releasing multiple LPs, EPs, and singles. Their music video “Corporation Businessman” won 17 awards globally, including a bronze medal at the Cannes Continental Film Festival.  They continue to produce new music to date and their singles  consistently appear on the Indie Charts world wide.