Vinnie Vincent Interview Former Member of KISS

Is there life after “Kiss”? There is if your name is Vinnie Vincent! The ex-lead guitarist of Kiss, left the group in 1984 to go it alone. His debut album on Chrysalis Records became the fastest selling album in the history of the record company. “All Systems Go”, Vinnie’s second album, is slated for a January 1988 release date. We spoke to Vinnie recently about his career to date. We might mention that Vinnie is prohibited under a contractual agreement with Kiss, to mention their name in any interview he…

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Michael Anthony Franano The Front

Kansas City is their home. CBS is their label. McGhee Entertainment (Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Skid Row) is their management. With such a winning combination, it’s only natural that a group moves to the Front. And, that’s exactly what they’ve done. “Front’ man Michael Anthony Franano fills us in. Q. You realize of course that one of the reasons the Front is being looked at so closely is your management. Does that put extra pressure on you guys every time you set foot on stage? A. I don’t think any of…

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Dean Davidson Interview Black Eyed Susan

In the ever-changing world of rock, yet another change has taken place. Ex-Britny Fox lead singer Dean Davidson has formed a new group called Black Eyed Susan. Recording for Mercury Records, their debut record is titled “Electric Rattlebone”. What makes Black Eyed Susan so unique is the way they went about getting a record deal. Having formed the group, Davidson convinced the owners of Studio Four in Philadelphia to let the band record an album there “on spec”, Word soon spread in the industry about the recording project, and Dean…

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Phil Mogg Interview U.F.O.

They’re back. After world tours, gold and platinum records, Phil Mogg and U.F.O. have returned with a new album “Ain’t Misbehavin,” on a new label for them – Metal Blade. We spoke with vocalist Phil Mogg about his return to the world of music. Q – You started U.F.O. way beck in 1971. What’s been the single biggest change in the music industry that you’ve noticed? A – I don’t know. Not a lot really. I don’t think it’s changed that much at all. It’s kind of the same sort…

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Gregg Malack, and Singer Luis Rivera Interview Roughhouse

Five years ago, these guys were a real “Teeze”. Today they’re known as Roughhouse. And as their debut album for Columbia Records demonstrates, this group has gotten down to business, the rock ‘n roll business that is. We talked separately, to two of the founding members of Roughhouse, guitarist Gregg Malack, and Singer Luis Rivera. Q – Gregg, it must be very hard to work for years to establish your band under one name, and then just when you get a record deal, you have to change the group’s name.…

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