full in bloom’s INSIDE THE ALBUM: Stryper ‘Against the Law’ – Guide interview with Michael Sweet, plus additional comments from Tim Gaines, Oz Fox, Robert Sweet, and Tom Werman.
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Category: History
This is a full in bloom interview with legendary manager Alan Niven (Launched Enigma Records, Managed Great White & Guns N’ Roses).
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Alan talks about why he didn’t sign Don Dokken to Enigma Records.
Alan Niven Interview Excerpt via YouTube
An entire 17-minute Alan Niven interview clip is available exclusively on our full in bloom Patreon page.
This is a full in bloom interview with House of Lords vocalist James Christian.
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James talks about the early days of House of Lords, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Gregg Giuffria, Ken Mary, Chuck Wright, Quiet Riot, Vince Neil, and more.
full in bloom’s INSIDE THE ALBUM:
Ozzy Osbourne ‘Speak of the Devil’ PART I
DESCRIPTION:
Brief documentary on the recording of Ozzy Osbourne’s 1982 album, ‘Speak of the Devil.’ THIS IS PART I. Comments from Ozzy, Randy Rhoads, Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge, Don Airey, and Sharon Osbourne.
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Tommy Aldridge RNR Fantasy Camp Interview
Marc Storace: MILESTONES ALONG MEMORY LANE
Founded originally in 1971, the 3 members of TEA [the name came about by taking an initial from each of their names] decided to look for a vocalist and found me as the perfect man for the job.
In order to promote the new band formation, we created a huge, over 6 foot tall poster with portraits of each musician, taken by our Manager Peter Waelti, as well as individual posters. We placed the picture of bassist Turo Paschayan instead of the “T” in the Name “TEA?”, Drummer Roli Eggli’s picture over the”E”, guitarist Armand Volker’s picture over the “A”.
The marketing idea was to promote the brand name further and to create curiosity about the ‘mystery’ man on vocals. Who is he? Where did he come from? The “M” of Marc was close enough to the word ‘question mark’ and thus we used the “?” symbol.
The huge poster [left side] was placed on billboard like poster pillars that were popular in those days, also as display in record stores and even fashion boutiques.
TEA went on to a successful career not just in Switzerland but also all over Europe. Three studio albums [TEA, The Ship, Tax Exile], released between 1974 and 1976, one ‘best of’ album in 1978 and another one in 2009 that included also 2 songs that were never released on an album [Reloaded] tell the story.
And the rest is [music] history!
full in bloom’s INSIDE THE ALBUM:
Ozzy Osbourne ‘The Ultimate Sin’
DESCRIPTION:
Brief documentary on the recording of Ozzy Osbourne’s 1986 album, ‘The Ultimate Sin.’ Comments from Ozzy, Jake E. Lee, Bob Daisley, Jimmy DeGrasso, & Sharon Osbourne.
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“Presented to Michael Wilton to commemorate the sale of more than 250,000 copies of the EMI RECORDS USA Album, Cassette, C.D ‘QUEENSRŸCHE’ “
💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
I still remember that feeling all those years ago and still so thankful to all of you! Best fans in the music business! Was only the beginning…🤘🏼
The champagne was definitely popping!!
Queensrÿche released their debut EP independently in 1982 via 206 Records. It was reissued the following year via EMI-America.
The EP was later certified GOLD, by the RIAA, on August 15, 1991 for selling more than 500,000 copies.
January 30, 1973 🎸✨ The night it all began at the Popcorn Club in Queens! 51 years of rockin’ and rollin’, and the journey ain’t over yet. What a wild ride! Hahah! 🚀🤟 Thanks to every fan who’s been part of this crazy adventure. Here’s to the next chapter in my story! Stay tuned, we’re just getting started. (no, this photo isn’t from that night, I just like it – hahaha!)
The first Kiss performance took place on January 30, 1973, for an audience of fewer than ten people at the Popcorn Pub (renamed Coventry shortly afterward) in Queens. The band were paid $50 for performing two sets that evening, following a cold-call Simmons had made to the venue, convincing them to hire the new band for a three-night stand.
Paul Stanley:
Our first show ever was at Coventry. Coventry was a study in contrasts. The first time we played there was nobody there. The last time we played there, you could barely get in the door.
WOW! 50 YEARS AGO TODAY! #KISSTORY Jan 30, 1973: We performed our very first concert at Popcorn (The Coventry) in Queens, NY. We did 2 sets at the club that night for a crowd of around 10. That was the beginning! #KISS50 https://t.co/eci8Hfr0D6
What was your 1st KISS show? pic.twitter.com/RfQqvAr1zC
— KISS (@kiss) January 30, 2023
… It all began 48 years ago today…
That time on January 30, 1973, when
KISS played their first gig at the Popcorn Club/The Coventry. #70sKISS pic.twitter.com/4F8BorsoNA— Bob Nash (@bob_robertnash) January 30, 2021
Alice Cooper:
The time has come.. Pre-Order your copy of ‘Starring Alice Cooper’ now! 📚
400+ pages of rare photos, pictures of personal items and essays on Alice’s career, “Starring Alice Cooper” will come in two major editions, including a huge, very limited, A3 version complete with 3D lenticular and some surprising treasures. Each book will be individually signed with consecutive numbering, so order your copy now to secure a low-numbered edition of the book!
If you're NEW to Legacy of the Beast, download the game NOW and prepare for an epic adventure!
Here's a quick guide to get started on your journey and how to jump in to the Alice Cooper dungeon event "Road Rats Forever"! 👊💥
🔗: https://t.co/Adf2gF94x8 pic.twitter.com/LuloWfVLiS— Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) November 17, 2023
Fates Warning:
Now THIS is a throwback. The thowbackiest of throwbacks. One of the first reviews (using that word lightly) of our first demo, before we changed our name from “Misfit” 👁️ Time flies…
Misfit (pre-Fates Warning) (US) – Last Call – Demo, 1983
Michael Monroe:
One of the most important moments of my life was meeting Vince Neil for the first time last night. Razzle always wanted us to meet as he thought ”us singers” were a lot alike. Under different circumstances both bands probably would’ve ended up as good friends, but fate had other plans…Thank you for your time, Vince. We didn’t say much but your eyes told me more than 1000 words ever could. And your singing was great at the show. Nice to finally see you guys live! ❤️Michael✨
With the recent Animalize tour CD release from KISS, let’s go to the European tour. These photos are truly remarkable. Where are we, and why??? Seems like yesterday… 😆
Greg Steele:
37 Years and still rocking the Whisky with Taime.
Heading home to LA for a couple @fasterpussycat shows this weekend! Friday 4/14 @TheWhiskyAGoGo & Sunday 4/16 @Rainbowlive Anniversary Party in the parking lot! pic.twitter.com/nrZkxUXclA
— Sam Bam Koltun (@SamBamKoltun) April 13, 2023
full in bloom: Good vibes to Jamie Foxx. Here’s an excerpt from an interview Jamie did with Howard Stern in 2012, where he talks about working with Quentin Tarantino on Django Unchained.
Jamie Foxx:
I was just getting to learn Quentin Tarantino. So, he was, again, a tyrant. He was like, “Do not fuck my film up.”
Howard Stern: Tyrant in the sense that he insists every word be just the way he wrote it.
But that’s what you want. You want a director who, even if you’re going off a cliff, you know that you’re going off the fucking cliff.
Don’t you want the freedom to ad lib?
Nah, not with him. The first day of rehearsal, I’m reading my lines like, (all smooth & shit), and he said: “Cut. Can I talk to you for a second? Close the door. Ummmm, what the fuck was that?” I said, “What do you mean?”
“I knew I was going to have this problem,” he said. “Listen. All of this shit, you have to be a fucking slave. Ok, he’s a slave. He’s not cool. He’s a fucking slave. He doesn’t know how to fucking read. You come in with your fucking Louis (Vuitton) bag and your fucking Range Rover, and you’re fucking just, ‘I’m so fucking…,’ You’re not Jim Brown. He’s a fucking slave, and then…and then, he becomes the hero. But lose that shit.” Door swings open, he walks out.
Would you work with Quentin Tarantino again?
A thousand times.