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Robert Kirkland Interview Arrogance

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Rock ‘n’ roll is back and Arrogance proves it. A debut album on Warner/Curb Records titled “Suddenly,” has brought critical acclaim to the group. Cashbox says “‘Suddenly’ is an auspicious debut LP by a band that should be around for awhile.” Record World reports Arrogance to be “a strictly mainstream rock act.” Billboard states “this group has a good sound for AOR or Top 40 play.” Guitarist vocalist Ro­bert Kirkland spoke about Arrogance. Q – How difficult was it to survive in your hometown of Chapel Hill, North Carolina? A…

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Joe DeMaio and Ross The Boss Interview Manowar

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Who’s louder than Ozzy Osbourne, heavier than Black Sabbath and faster than AC/DC? The answer is Manowar, a group whose debut album for Capitol Records is titled Battle Hymns. And speaking of battle, the group has made a standing offer to all other rockers. “We challenge all takers to meet us in the field of battle, on the stage of glory, to play louder, harder, or faster,” states bassist Joey DeMaio. One thing that really stands out on this album is the narration of their song “Dark Avenger,” done by…

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Sandy Hackett Interview

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An actor, comedian, singer – that best describes Sandy Hackett. He’s and emcee of the Sahara Hotel’s Monday Night Talent Showcase In Las Vegas for the past three years. He grew up in a show business atmosphere, as his father is famed comedian Buddy Hackett. We chatted with Sandy recently about his life and ambitions. Q – Has anyone achieved any type of success from the Vegas Talent Shows you produce? A –   Maybe 200 – 300 people have gotten work out of it but there would be no…

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David Lewis Interview Jet

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If you think the music scene ended in San Francisco and the Bay Area, in the late 60’s, you couldn’t be more wrong. Currently the rage of Carmel, California and the Bay Area, Jet has released their first album on Pacific Arts Records (the company started by ex-Monkee member Michael Nesmith). We interviewed Jet member David Lewis, lead vocalist and bassist. Q – As I understand from your record company, Jet is one of the hottest groups around today. A – Yes we are. We’re like local heroes around here.…

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Michael Stanley Interview The Michael Stanley Band

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Cleveland, Ohio – home of Eric Carmen and The Raspberries and The Pretenders. The Michael Stanley Band is also from Cleveland and they, too, are showing the world what rock ‘n’ roll is all about. Their latest album is titled “Heartland” (EMI America Records). Group-leader Michael Stanley chatted with us. Q – I’ve heard that in Cleveland this group can outdraw the super groups. Is that true? A – We broke Led Zeppelin’s record at Richfield Coliseum and drew 42,000 people to the Blossom Music Center, breaking the Doobie Bros.’…

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Karla Devito Interview

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You’ve seen her in concert with Meatloaf. You’ve heard her on Blue Oyster Cult’s, Soul Survivor album. You’ve seen her act on Broadway in “The Pirates of Penzance ” show. Karla Devito has done it all, and now she’s just recorded a debut album for Epic Records called Is This A Cool World Or What? We thought it might prove interesting to talk to this multi-talented lady. And we were right. Q – Here it is your first day off in weeks and you’re doing an interview. Did you think…

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Danny Peck Interview

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Danny Peck is a struggling new artist with a record deal on RCA, produced by the world famous Desmond Child, and booked by the high-powered agency Creative Artists Agency. Struggling you might say? That’s right; it’s tough these days to get your message across in the cut-throat business of rock ‘n’ roll. We talked with Danny Peck about the reality of today’s music world. Q – Your first song was “While Lyndon’s Lying, People Are Dying” which you wrote when you were only ten years old. A – Actually, I…

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Sandy Slavin Interview Riot

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Elektra/Asylum Recording artists, “Riot”, are definitely in the forefront of the so called, “new wave” of heavy metal rock ‘n’ rollers. Their latest, “Fire Down Under”, is creating quite a stir from coast to coast. These guys have appeared with such rockers as AC/DC, Sammy Hagar, Judas Priest, and Rainbow. We talked with “Riot” drummer, Sandy Slavin. Q – In says in your record company bio you went from a club act to a concert attraction in just a couple years. What was the competition like in New York clubs?…

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Rich Barnet Interview Shipstad’s and Johnson “Ice Follies”

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Rich Barnet has a different kind of job. He’s part of Shipstad’s and Johnson “Ice Follies” – but he’s not a skater. Rich Barnet is the “Ice Follies” musical conductor and it’s his job to coordinate the music with the skaters’ routines. To find out more, we spoke with Rich about his “Ice Follies” involvement. Q – Rich, what is your background? A – I have a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters Degree in Performance. I studied music privately, on my own, for 14 years. Q – How…

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Brian Bower Interview

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Brian Bowers is a 38 year old musician from Virginia who plays a most unusual instrument – the autoharp. He’s appeared on PBS Network with the Dilliards, Doc Watson, John Hartford, and performed on stage with Firefall, Loudin Wainwright. Mr. Bowers records for Flying Fish. Q – How many autoharps do you use? A – Presently I travel with four, but I traveled with up to seven. I’m the “roadie” the maintenance man, hauler, packer. I do it all. Q – What made you go into music?   A –…

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