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Michael Reilly Interview Pure Prairie League

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“Let Me Love You Tonight” has been riding high on the charts these past few months. For PPL it has proven to be a major breakthrough. We talked with Michael Reilly, the group’s bassist/singer. Q – Pure Prairie League started out Country didn’t they? Now you’ve changed your style and approach. A – Back in the early 70s country was big. We’re trying to expand our musical direction. More Rock ‘n’ Roll and R&B things are startin’ to come out. We don’t have a steel guitar anymore. “Let Me Love…

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Andy McCoy Interview Hanoi Rocks

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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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Tony Kishman Interview Paul McCartney Look-a-like

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Tony Kishman portrays Paul McCartney every night at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The Beatles, as re-created in the “Legends In Concert’ segment, are helping attract S.R.O. crowds to the show night after night. What’s it like to play Paul McCartney on .stage? Tony Kishman tells all. Q – Attorneys for the Beatles have just won a 10 million dollar judgment against the “Beatlemania” show, claiming it was a violation of the rights of publicity of the group. They stated, you could use a “limited illustration of the group”…

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Chas. T. Gray Interview Wall of Voodoo

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Just when you’ve thought you’ve heard of everything, along comes a group calling themselves “Wall of Voodoo.” Recording for the IRS. Records. “Wall of Voodoo” has titled their first album. “Call of the West.” The group was formed almost four years ago and has quickly been accepted by fans in the U.K. as well as the U.S.. We talked with “Wall of Voodoo” member Chas. T. Gray. Q – Miles Copeland the owner of I.R.S. Records and manager of The Police, supposedly heard only ten seconds of a cheap demo…

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Suzi Quatro Interview Leather Tuscadero on “Happy Days”

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Suzi Quatro really needs no introduction. She’s famous the world over as a singer, musician, songwriter and most recently as an actress on the TV series “Happy Days”. In a business that’s flooded with imitators, Suzi Quatro’s an original. Suzi had just finished up recording on her new album and was en route to London when we caught up with her. Q – What’s the new album gonna be like? A – Hard rock all the way. In fact the album title is “Rock Hard” (Dreamland Records) and the single…

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Toni Brown Interview

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Toni Brown is no stranger to Syracuse. Her father used to teach at Syracuse University in the late 50’s. Many people will remember Toni’s association with the group “The Joy of Cooking.” As the singer for that group, Toni Brown traveled across the United States performing with such artists as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Bonnie and Delaney, Elvin Bishop and Janis Joplin. “The Joy of Cooking” broke up in 1972, with Toni doing a solo album for MCA Records, and then joining Fantasy Records. No longer recording for Fantasy…

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Robert Kraft Interview

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Robert Kraft started playing piano at the age of four. He’s put his musical talents to good use since then. Back in 1979, when he was part of a quintet “The Ivory Coast,” the group played everywhere from jazz clubs to opening concerts for the Manhattan Transfer at Radio City Music Hall. Out on his own now, Robert has just released a solo album on RCA. titled “Retro Active.” Robert’s dubbed his music “metro-pop “To find out what makes Robert tick, we sat down and had a chat with him…

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Jim Fox Interview

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Jim Fox is a highly successful businessman in southern California. A former child actor, Jim parlayed his money into vast real estate holdings. Robin Leach has profiled Jim as his popular syndicated TV show “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” What makes Jim Fox tick? How did he acquire his fortune? That’s what we set out to discover. Q – Why did “Lifestyles” single you out for a profile on the show? A – They didn’t want it to be an egotistical type of situation. They asked me a couple…

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Bob Kulick Interview Balance

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Last month “Balance” (Epic Records), opened for the Rossington-Collins Band at the Syracuse War Memorial. It was a great night for rock ‘n’ roll. We spoke with “Balance” guitarist Bob Kulick a man who has worked alongside such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Mark Farner, Tim Curry, The Lovin’ Spoonful. Alice Cooper. Meatloaf, and Paul Stanley of Kiss. Q – Every guy in “Balance” is such an accomplished musician. I was wondering how you avoid ego problems. A – We seem to be able to check and balance each other enough…

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Livingston Taylor Interview

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Born in Boston, raised in North Carolina and presently living in a Boston suburb. Livingston Taylor is considered one o today’s finest singer/songwriter/performers. You might say talent runs in the family, especially with a brother like James, and a sister like Kate. We talked with Epic Recording Artist Livingston Taylor at his Massachusetts home. Q – What have you been doing since the  “Three Way Mirror” album? A – I’ve since released another album on Epic Records called “Man’s Best Friend” and that record did fairly well. We had a…

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