He was bitching at Europe's guitar tech, who had begun sound checking while Twisted were on stage in Barcelona. The main stages are next to each other and there is a rule about not making noise while the other stage is running. I don't think Dee was out of line in that situation to be fair.
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Whilst that's a nice thought, the RAH is over 5000 capacity, and last time Night Ranger played in London it was at an 800 cap room. As good as their recent output has been, I don't think their popularity has increased quite that much in the UK.
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I wrote a feature on those shows for Classic Rock AOR... Giant didn't appear as part of the series, but Tuff, The Scream, Warrior Soul, Bang Tango, Badlands, Danger Danger, Shadowking and XYZ did. Valentine, Shooting Star and Cry Wolf were all due to play but all their shows were pulled. Bad English were also on the 'hit list' and a deal was agreed but the band were falling apart at the
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I saw them at The Marquee prior to the Def Leppard tour, £1.50 a ticket and £5 a t-shirt (as I recall). Sensational live act.
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Too many to pick one... Talk Talk opening for Duran Duran, '81 Queensryche with Dio '83 Heavy Pettin' with Ozzy '83 Lita Ford with Twisted Sister '84 Tesla with Def Leppard '97 Tyketto with White Lion '91 Mother's Finest with Dan Reed Network '93 Foreigner/Peter Frampton with Reo Speedwagon '96 Tool with Rage Against the Machine '93 Strangeways with Europe '87 Dokken with Accept '86
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That was because Mike Stone didn't rate him as a drummer.Stone wanted a drummer that he knew was good in the studio, hence why he called in Steve Smith.
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It is quite different to the Elektra version. Totally different mix, different vocal takes on certain songs, different guitar work in places too. It was released as Don Dokken 'Breaking The Chains' (with Don on the cover) and under the Dokken band name on Carrerre. The cover is the same as the Elektra release essentially, except it's purple/white artwork rather than red/white. 'Paris is Burn
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I'm based in the UK. £5 plus postage
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If you're happy to pay the postage, I can send stuff to the U.S. :-)
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In preparation for moving house soon, I've been packing my collection and found a few DVDs I want to get rid of. Stuff includes Waltham (Permission to Film), Lit (All Access), Journey (In Manila), Cinderella (Heartbreak Station tour - in Concert), Paul Stanley (One Live Kiss)... bunch of other things. I'm in the process of putting a list together, if you're interested, drop me a line and I'll
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It definitely was Jimmy. I have one.
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'Bounce' was indeed a single. Admittedly released in 2002 as a US radio only 'single'. It did however get released commercially in Japan as a double A-side with 'Misunderstood'.
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Yes, up to 2000 as I recall.
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750 in for Shadowking (although Steve reckons over the years he's had at least 1500 people tell him they were there)
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I wrote a feature on the American Dream series in CR AOR issue 10. Some of the shows didn't happen because of low ticket sales (Cry Wolf being one) and others because of record label politics (Valentine). The only shows Steve remembers selling out were Danger Danger, Bang Tango and Warrior Soul.
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The original drummer lined up for this project was Hendrik 'Hempo' Hilden (Trash, Baltimoore, John Norum etc.) but apparently a drunken mishap during rehearsals led to him being sent home and Ken and Mikkey being called in.
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I've always hated 'Lay Your Body Down' from 'Don't Come Easy'. Awful song.
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He sings with Threshold and Headspace, and has appeared as a guest on a ton of albums (including Star One/Arjen Lucassen, etc...) Great voice.
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The label didn't want this track on the album, in fact they didn't even want the band to record it. Mr. Cooper had to fight them to have it included.
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The former House of Lords man featured on the BBC website today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-36766749
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The drummer has a solid track record in r&B and hip hop. He's played with TLC, Victor Wooten, Arrested Development etc... The bass player is from Stone Temple Pilots...
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I don't have a Hotmail account, send me an email to my Yahoo address fella
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ah, well spotted Paul :-) Boulevard fanzine
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Been digging through the archives and have found some old tour programmes that might be of interest to some of y'all. If anyone wants them before they go on Ebay give me a shout. Any sensible offer considered... All are in great condition considering their age. Saga 'Heads Or Tales' World Tour 83/84 (usual wear on the spine but great condition otherwise) Diamond Head 'Borrowed Time' t
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Animal was the first single in most territories, the U.S., however, went with Women instead.
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Yes, just reviewed it. I think it's a fantastic record. It's a very melodic, very heavy concept record. The vocals lean more toward clean but Tommy stills roars when he needs to. Here's how Dan Briggs describes the thinking behind it;'Spending the last year immersed in a world of Quadrophenia, Operation Mindcrime, The Wall- as well as Sondheim and Lloyd Webber musicals, Stravinsky and Mussorgsky
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The new Between The Buried & Me album 'Coma Ecliptic' is incredible
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They already have a new album out Terry ('Long Road Made Of Gold'), although 'The Search Goes On' (came out last February and was the first to feature former Opeth guy Per Wiberg as a full member)) is definitely an awesome release. Thomas 'Juneor' Andersson has a great voice and is a damn fine guitarist.
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Chris Heilmann is in Bernie Torme's band. Greg Ellis has made a very successful career as a session drummer and film music composer. Spencer Sercombe has played in a number of bands since Shark island (including Riverdogs and Bill Ward's band) but not sure what he's up to these days.
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"Didnt like the growls (in two songs) at all. Why they start this, they didnt in the past, is beyond me." They've done it since the first album (Pristine and Silhouette Of A Dancer)
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