Day: July 27, 2022

Brenda Barboni is an aspiring singer/songwriter in Los Angeles. She fronted “Syren,” a heavy metal group whose track “Danger.” can be heard on the L.P. “California’s Best Metal” (New Renaissance Records). Brenda happens to be a native Syracusan, who hitchhiked to the West Coast when she was just 19. What’s it like to seek fame and fortune in Hollywood? Brenda fills us in. Q – When you left Syracuse did you have an idea of how you would succeed in the music business? A – When 1 left Syracuse; all…

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Polygram recording artists “Girlschool” were in town recently If you caught their show at the Landmark Theatre, then you know they gave headliners “Blue Oyster Cult a real run for their money! We talked with bassist Gil Weston prior to the show about “Girlschool.” Q – How did you manage to get two of the guys from “Slade” (Noddy Holder and Jim Lea) to produce your latest album? A – Through our management in London, actually. We tried for about a year to find a producer that we’d get along…

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“Two Steps From The Move” (Epic Records) marks the American debut of European superstars “Hanoi Rocks.” The band has built an impressive following in Japan. India. Hong Kong. Thailand, Finland and England. In just four short years. “Hanoi Rocks” have released lour albums, logged thousands Of tour miles, headlined at the London Lyceum, and performed at the “Reading Festival.” Guitarist Andy McCoy spoke with us about the success of his group – “Hanoi Rocks.” Q – In reading an advertisement for your group. “Sounds Magazine” of England stated. “There is…

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