Day: May 13, 2021

Sean Yseult Interview White Zombie

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September 1985 in New York’s Lowers East Side. Their first tour; found them averaging $25 a night. “White Zombie” has sure come a long way since then. Today the group records for Geffen Records. We spoke with Sean Yseult, bassist for the group. Incidentally, “White Zombie” takes their name, from the movie of the same — the legendary 1932 horror film starring Bela Lugosi. Q – Sean, you met Rob (co-founderof White Zombie) at CBGB’s in New York back in 1985. Were you in a band then? Was he? What…

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Kim Wilson Interview The Fabulous Thunderbirds

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They’ve recorded over twenty albums and sold millions of records and CDs in the thirty odd years they’ve been together. They’ve appeared on the same bill with The Rolling Stones, Santana and Eric Clapton. They enjoyed great success with a song called “Tuff Enough”. We are talking of course about The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Founding member Kim Wilson spoke with us about the band’s career. Q – I see The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been selected to be the Grand Opening Act at Vernon Downs Race Track And Casino Events Center. How…

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Jon Bon Jovi Interview Bon Jovi

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From Sayreville., New Jersey comes one of the most exciting groups to emerge in the music world today – Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi in just one year’s time have gone from a rehearsal hall to signing a recording contract with Polygram Records and opening for ZZ Top in Madison Square Garden. We spoke with group leader Jon Bon Jovi. Q – How did you take a group to the heights Bon Jovi has reached in just one year? A – The band has been together in this way, shape and…

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Jimmy Destri Interview Blondie

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Jimmy Destri plays keyboards for Blondie. In just a few years, Blondie has played to sell-out crowds, earned Platinum albums and generated media interest. Now, Jimmy Destri has released his very first solo album, titled “Heart On A Wall”. Helping him out are friends Clem Burke, Earl Slick and Debbie Harry. We spoke with Jimmy Destri in a New York recording studio where he was working on an up-coming Blondie album. Q – What motivated you to do a solo album? A – Ego. Raw ego. Q – Did you…

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Dobie Gray Interview

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A song called “The In Crowd” climbed to the top of the charts back in 1965. Dobie Gray sang it, as well as many other hits, including “Drift Away”. Dobie Gray went on to write a book, a screenplay and more music. We caught up with Dobie Gray in Nashville. Q – When you recorded “Drift Away”, did you have any idea it would become the classic it has become? A – Yeah, we did. I worked with Merrill Williams on that song. We just had a feeling about it…

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