Day: August 17, 2022

Millie Jackson Interview

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Millie Jackson was born 35 years go in a small town just outside of Augusta, Georgia. Her singing career began when, on a dare from friends, she got up on stage and sang “Stand By Me.” A club owner liked what he heard and hired Millie for the enormous sum of $20. Things have changed for Millie today. She owns a $26,000 Mercedes and a Cadillac. Touring 50 weeks a year, Millie has nine albums out, four of them gold. The National Association of Television and Radio Artists (NATRA) named…

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David Kissell Interview Sterling

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A & M Records ’em, ATI books ’em. And the record buyers/concert goers are noticing their debut album “City Kids.” Steve Pickett. David Kissel!, Michael Kehr, and Steve Kehr are “Sterling.” Currently on a U.S. tour, all four members spoke to us after a recent appearance at “The Slide.” It was bassist / singer David Kissell who fills us in. Q – Steve Pickett is from England; Michael was in Ft. Lauderdale. Steve was in New York and you were in Ft. Wayne. Indiana. How did you all get together…

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Ruthless Interview

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Q – Was Ruthless influenced by Alice Cooper? If not Cooper, then who? A – In a way. Bassist Jack Black and vocalist Sami D. were heavily influenced by Cooper. The other members were more influenced by Judas Priest. Kiss, Motley Crue, WASP and Accept (big show acts). Since the combination of all five members is what makes Ruthless what it is, you could say the band was influenced by Cooper, but by other people too Q – Why did you start up a fan club and a merchandising business?…

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Randy Jackson Interview Zebra

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Here’s one group that’s been around for awhile. Calling New Orleans home, Zebra first formed in 1975. They’ve released three albums on Atlantic Records, including their latest “3.V.” No stranger to Syracuse, we caught up with Zebra member Randy Jackson, prior to a group appearance at the Lost Horizon. Q – I remember Zebra opening the “Loverboy” concert at the State Fair back in ‘8:!, but after that, Zebra wasn’t in the news too much. What did the band do, between then and now? A – We put out a…

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