This is PART 2 of our full in bloom interview with Randy Rhoads’ brother, Kelle, and sister, Kathy.
YOU CAN LISTEN TO PART 1 & 2 OF THE INTERVIEW VIA THE EMBEDDED YOUTUBE CLIPS BELOW. You can also access the video directly on YouTube.
DESCRIPTION:
Kathy and Kelle talk about Randy Rhoads’ Ozzy era, Blizzard of Ozz, the audition, Dana Strum, Sharon Osbourne, Don Arden, Quiet Riot, Kevin Dubrow, and more.
PART 2
PART 1
full in bloom:
Frankie Banali’s widow, Regina, weighs-in on the Motley Crue/Nikki Sixx/Carmine Appice/Mick Mars drama w/ bonus interview covering Carmine Appice’s drum sound for Quiet Riot’s Metal Health.
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Rudy Sarzo:
This Is 72! Happy Birthday to Me 🎸🎂👴🏼🎂🎸
Happy Birthday, Rudy! 🎉🎈🤘🏻@rudysarzo pic.twitter.com/YZacpzchsy
— Lauren (@nickels_lauren) November 18, 2022
This is a full in bloom interview with manager Vicky Hamilton.
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW VIA THE EMBEDDED YOUTUBE CLIP BELOW. You can access the video directly on YouTube.
DESCRIPTION:
Vicky talks about the early ’80s music scene in Los Angeles, Quiet Riot, Nikki Sixx in London, Nadir D’Priest and first seeing Motley Crue in 1981.”
A clip from an old school full in bloom interview I did with Quiet Riot vocalist Kevin Dubrow, just prior to his death, can be heard in the recent Randy Rhoads documentary (Reflections of a Guitar Icon). Even though they stiffed me on the payment THEY OFFERED, I still enjoyed hearing it play during the film.
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TRANSCRIPTION:
full in bloom: What was the (L.A.) music scene like back then, like before you made it?
Kevin Dubrow:
Terrible. Van Halen got signed a couple of years prior and we thought we’d be the next ones, but we weren’t. We were the only hard rock band, pretty much, in town at that time. Motley (Crue) had just got started, so they were pretty much coming up in the clubs. We had been out there as Quiet Riot for a number of years. A lot of bands like The Knack.
full in bloom: Do you remember London at all?
I remember that they were just awful. Oh, God. I mean, nice guy, Lizzie Grey, but the worst guitar sound of all time. I remember he could peel wallpaper; it was so treble-y and bad. He’s a really nice guy, and he’s still hanging out there. God bless him. I don’t know how he earns a living after all these years. The drummer Dana (Rage), I ran into him about two years ago.
I knew all the guys. I mean, they had Nigel Benjamin from Mott, and I was a big fan of Mott. They were never very good. Nikki (Sixx) stumbled onto a real good thing with Motley Crue image-wise because Motley Crue started in the image of London, which was very pop, REALLY pop, & then Nikki realized that wasn’t going to be the thing that was going to crack it for them.
full in bloom: Well, I think he even took stuff from….
Blackie.
full in bloom: Yeah, Blackie Lawless.
Absolutely, but he took a darker, evil, hard rock direction as opposed to the real light pop thing of London because it was real pop. It was trying to be a mixture between the Raspberries and the New York Dolls and, musically, really light.
full in bloom: They were, other than you guys, the other hard rock band on the scene?
Well, Quiet Riot predated London by years. London was around the same time as Dubrow. But remember that Nikki auditioned for Quiet Riot when Kelly (Garni) left in ’77.
full in bloom: You’re kidding?
Kevin: No. We predated these bands by at least four or five years; long years, let me tell you.
full in bloom: Was Nikki any good at that time?
No.
full in bloom: He was terrible?
He didn’t know the names of the notes. Yeah, so Randy (Rhoads) couldn’t sit there and teach him how to play bass. We really liked him as a person, but he just didn’t know how to play the instrument. That’s not an insult; it’s just a fact. I mean, in 1977, he did not know the instrument.
full in bloom: But he actually sat down and jammed with you guys?
No. Not really. We said, “The song is in the key of F,” and he said, “Where’s F?” So, we couldn’t get as far as jamming to be honest with you.
Paul Shortino: Catching up with my brother Carlos, talking music & excited for our new King Kobra release coming out on Cleopatra records ✌️🎤🎸😎
Greg Renoff: Can’t wait to see this new documentary / Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon – narrated by Tracii Guns.
Randy Rhoads, one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived, was taken too soon and his story remains a mystery. In this documentary, we experience the life of Randy Rhoads from his time with Quiet Riot to becoming an icon with Ozzy Osbourne. Explore never before scene music, interviews, and performances.
DDR Music Group & Paul Shortino are at it once again! After the wildly successful releases of Rough Cutt ‘III’, BlueDahlia, and Badd Boyz, the two have teamed up once again to reissue THE CUTT’s one and only ass-kicking album ‘Sacred Place’ (originally released in 2002).
1. Sacred Place
2. Up to the Mountain
3. I Believe
4. Feel the Rain
5. Speak Your Mind
6. Be There
7. Get Down (To Get Back Up)
8. Love Keep on Shinin’
9. Change Your Heart
10. Feel the Music
11. Angel
12. I Believe (Video Version)
For those not in the know on this project, the band was formed by Paul & JT Garrett and the album consists of an amazing array of musicians including the likes of ex Aerosmith guitarist Jimmy Crespo, current Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis as well as Quiet Riot alumni Carlos Cavazo, Sean McNabb & Chuck Wright.
Paul’s incredible vocals take center stage once again and dominate the spotlight as they drive every song straight through the heart with hook-laden highs and Hard Rock Thunder! The slamming self-titled track and “I Believe” are worth the price of admission alone.
With brand new artwork consisting of a full set of lyrics as well as a fully restored version of the video “I Believe” (to be released on YouTube) The Cutt album is back standing tall and we’ll let the music do the taking as Jimmy might say! Paul Shortino, Jimmy Crespo, Brad Gillis, Carlos Cavazo, Sean McNabb, Chuck Wright, and 11 great songs…what else could a die-hard Rock N’ Roll fan ask for? Jump into the ‘Sacred Place’ and get your copy today!
This CD is silver pressed and officially licensed by Paul Shortino.
Rudy Sarzo: I am grateful beyond words for Spector/Korg creating my dream bass. I will be playing this one if a kind Spector Coda on tour with Quiet Riot as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the making of the Metal Health album.
Chuck Wright: ARE YOU READY???
Tomorrow my digital debut single and full-length video for “Army Of Me” is finally out! (Thursday, November 18th)
The album Chuck Wright’s Sheltering Sky is being released in early 2022 on CLEOPATRA RECORDS
Rudy Sarzo: Here’s the video to Frankie Banali’s service.
Chuck Wright: MY LAST TWO QUIET RIOT SHOWS!!
Just told it’s my last weekend with Quiet Riot. 21 years of my life since 1981 with Quiet Riot covering 9 albums including #1 Metal Health. It’s been a good run. I’ll be finishing out 2021 finishing my solo album “Chuck Wright’s Sheltering Sky.”
My final performance with QUIET RIOT last night was a blast. So fun to reprise the Bang Your Head Bass solo I used to do with Frankie. Thank you Johnny Kelly, Jizzy Pearl and Alex Grossi for the last couple years. Good luck with this new incarnation of the band. Carry that torch! pic.twitter.com/DUD1Ca1W29
— Chuck Wright (@chuckwrightbass) October 31, 2021
The excerpt was taken from a full in bloom interview with Quiet Riot vocalist Kevin Dubrow. The interview was conducted just prior to Kevin’s death. This excerpt is also available via YouTube clip, which can be viewed below.
full in bloom: What was the (L.A.) music scene like back then, like before you made it?
Kevin Dubrow: Terrible. Van Halen got signed a couple of years prior and we thought we’d be the next ones, but we weren’t. We were the only hard rock band, pretty much, in town at that time. Motley (Crue) had just got started, so they were pretty much coming up in the clubs. We had been out there as Quiet Riot for a number of years. A lot of bands like The Knack.
full in bloom: Do you remember London at all?
Kevin: I remember that they were just awful. Oh, God. I mean, nice guy, Lizzie Grey, but the worst guitar sound of all time. I remember he could peel wallpaper; it was so treble-y and bad. He’s a really nice guy, and he’s still hanging out there. God bless him. I don’t know how he earns a living after all these years. The drummer Dana (Rage), I ran into him about two years ago.
I knew all the guys. I mean, they had Nigel Benjamin from Mott, and I was a big fan of Mott. They were never very good. Nikki (Sixx) stumbled onto a real good thing with Motley Crue image-wise because Motley Crue started in the image of London, which was very pop, REALLY pop, & then Nikki realized that wasn’t going to be the thing that was going to crack it for them.
full in bloom: Well, I think he even took stuff from….
Kevin: Blackie.
full in bloom: Yeah, Blackie Lawless.
Kevin: Absolutely, but he took a darker, evil, hard rock direction as opposed to the real light pop thing of London because it was real pop. It was trying to be a mixture between the Raspberries and the New York Dolls and, musically, really light.
full in bloom: They were, other than you guys, the other hard rock band on the scene?
Kevin: Well, Quiet Riot predated London by years. London was around the same time as Dubrow. But remember that Nikki auditioned for Quiet Riot when Kelly (Garni) left in ’77.
full in bloom: You’re kidding?
Kevin: No. We predated these bands by at least four or five years; long years, let me tell you.
full in bloom: Was Nikki any good at that time?
Kevin: No.
full in bloom: He was terrible?
Kevin: He didn’t know the names of the notes. Yeah, so Randy (Rhoads) couldn’t sit there and teach him how to play bass. We really liked him as a person, but he just didn’t know how to play the instrument. That’s not an insult; it’s just a fact. I mean, in 1977, he did not know the instrument.
full in bloom: But he actually sat down and jammed with you guys?
Kevin: No. Not really. We said, “The song is in the key of F,” and he said, “Where’s F?” So we couldn’t get as far as jamming to be honest with you.
You can listen to the original audio from the interview via the YouTube clip below.
Tony Franklin: Saddened to hear of the passing of Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar. In 2009 I did a one-off project w/ him & late great Frankie Banali called Freakshow. Though was fraught w/ problems, a very strong album came out of it. Don’t even know if it was released. Safe travels brother.
BAND:
Markus Allen Christopher – Guitar/Lead Vocals
Jeff LaBar – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Frankie Banali – Drums
Tony Franklin – Bass
Released: 2009
Tracklisting:
1. Welcome To The Freakshow
2. Everyone
3. You Who Wins
4. It’s Really Over
5. Burning Me
6. Four Leaf Clover
7. Looking Back At Me
8. Mindgame
9. Mistreat Me
10. Ripper
11. Mistaken
Rudy Sarzo: I can’t wait to dive into the autobiography of my dear friend William Lee Golden. We’ve been friends for almost 40 years and I’m looking forward to learning more about him, the legacy of The Oak Ridge Boys and his sons, and my dear friends Rusty, Chris, and Craig. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
William’s new autobiography “Behind the Beard” is an amusing, poignant and brutally honest memoir. Told in his own words, William shares his memories of his childhood and teenage years; and how he went from the cotton fields of Alabama to singing on stage with his favorite musical group. He also talks about his vision of turning a gospel group into one of the biggest acts in country music history. You’ll also read about his wife’s one-of-kind reaction when she learned he had been unfaithful, and the reason he was fired by the Oak Ridge Boys. Find out out he made his “Prodigal Son” return to the Oaks and what the future holds for William Lee and the Oak Ridge Boys. Plus, William also answers the question of: When and why he started growing his beard, and will he ever cut it?
The DDR Music Group: BRAND NEW RELEASE: ROUGH CUTT unleashes first brand new album in 35 years featuring Paul Shortino, Amir Derakh & Matt Thorne w/ special appearance by Carlos Cavazo. Get your copy today at the DDR Music Group.
The real ROUGH CUTT featuring Paul Shortino, Amir Derakh, and Matt Thorne with a special guest appearance by legendary Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo shredding solos on three new tracks. The DDR Music Group and the three main men of ROUGH CUTT are proud to bring you their brand new album “III.”
This is to clear up anything about #RoughCutt .Matt sent a Certified letter to #DaveAlford & #ChrisHager. Read for Yourself.@amirderakh #MattThorn pic.twitter.com/d48yWJGS4p
— Paul Shortino 🇺🇸 (@PaulShortino) June 10, 2021