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Al Martino Interview Johnny Fontaine

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He was born Alfred Cini in Philadelphia and for a time worked as a bricklayer. His first love was singing and after seeing fellow Philadelphian Mario Lanza’s success, Al Martino decided to pursue a career in music. His appearance on an Arthur Godfrey Talent Scout Show in 1950 resulted in a recording deal with a small label. Two years later. “Here In My Heart” was released, and the rest, as they say, is history. Since then, the voice of Al Martino has been heard all over the world. He’s had…

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Holly Penfield Interview

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Holly Penfield — a knockout on record that promises to be a knockout in concert. This twenty-five year old from San Francisco has released her debut album “Full Grown Child” (Dreamland Records). It shouldn’t be long before Hollys‘s single, “Only His Name” receives the acclaim it just deserves. Q – How many demo tapes did you have to make in order to finally land a record deal? A – I made fourteen demos through my own resources. I don’t think I ever made a demo paid for by a record…

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Rick Springfield Interview

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If you remember the song “Speak To The Sky” back in ’72, then you’ll remember its singer – Rick Springfield. Rick saw that song reach the #1 spot in Australia, the #5 slot in Japan, and #15 in the U.S. Rick became an instant hit with the teen set crowd and this severely hampered his efforts to gain credibility with older listeners. Management and recording deals changed but success as a serious musician, and singer, was yet to be found. Rick studied acting with Malcolm McDowell and noted coach Jack…

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Henry Paul Interview

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A native New Yorker, now residing in Tampa, Florida, Henry Paul and his band are packing concert halls from coast to coast. If you missed his recent appearance at the Landmark Theatre (a sold out show) with the Winter Bros., then you missed something special. Rock ‘n’ roll never sounded so good. For those who don’t know, Henry Paul was the co-founder of “The Outlaws’” a group which he left in 1977. While going it alone isn’t always easy, Henry-Paul is one of the few successes. “Feel The Heat” marks…

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James Photoglo Interview

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James Photoglo was born and raised in Los Angeles. Photoglo is his real name. Photog’lo’s latest and first album can be found in Twentieth Century Fox Records. Released in mid February, the album has been getting extensive airplay in the southeast, northwest, and midwest. Here is one recording artist to keep your eye on. Q – Tell me a little about your musical background? A – I was 18 years old and playing in an 8 piece group called “Stronghold” that did covers of “Chicago” and “Blood, Sweat, and Tears”…

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Tony Butala Interview The Lettermen

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1981 marks the 20th anniversary of this group’s formation. In twenty years they’ve sold seventy five million-dollars worth of records, had some twenty five hits on the charts, and accumulated nine gold albums. As headliners in Las Vegas, The Lettermen command a fee of $35,000 a week. Out on the road they’ll get $10,000 a night plus a percentage of the gate for a 3,000 seat auditorium. Their business organization is solid having had the same manager for twenty years (Jess Stearn) and the same agent (William Morris Agency) for…

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Lenny LeBlanc Interview

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Muscle Shoals Alabama has been Lenny LeBlanc’s home for the last eight years. And just recently Lenny released his first solo album on Muscle Shoals Sound Studio’s own label. Titled “Breakthrough,” the record was produced by Barry Beckett who also worked with Bob Dylan and Delbert McClinton. Lenny and his onetime partner Pete Carr formed the LeBlanc-Carr Band, and were the opening act for Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last fateful tour. We take you back to those days with Lenny and looks ahead to a most promising future. Q – What do…

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Gary Shea, Jim Waldo, Hirsh Gardner Interview New England

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One group that people just can’t get enough of is “New England.” Their latest album “Explorer Suite” on Elektral Asylum Records is really starting to take off. If you’ve seen “New England” in concert, then you know the reason why. “New England’s” appearance with “Styx” at the Michigan State Fair, helped sell out 25,000 seats for two shows! In Seattle, ticket scalpers were getting $30 a piece for “New England” concert tickets. We spoke with three of New England’s members Gary Shea (bass), Jim Waldo (keyboards), and Hirsh Gardner (drums).…

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Brenda Barboni Interview Syren

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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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Gil Weston Interview Girlschool

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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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