Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
GB18 (The Biters, Electrik, Ghost Of Lovers)
The Vamps originated in Baltimore in the 80’s, with a sound more akin to the new wave/rock n roll mix of The Alarm. It’s founding members Jimi K. Bones and Johnny Vance would later head to NYC where they re-made themselves as a sleazy GNR inspired outfit known as Skin & Bones. We uncover the track “Don’t Go” by The Vamps.
Glambone’s infamous “Doucheband of the Month” battle continues, as we expose Syren (how doucheband is it if ya gotta spell siren with a Y?!) and the band Shame, that not even Gene Simmons could help save.
In a time when everything seems to have been done already, it’s hard sometimes to get excited about a new band. But there’s reason to be thankful for rock n roll again, with a band from Atlanta, GA called The Biters (pictured right). Not only do they proudly profess their love for being influenced by the best of glam like classic Bowie, golden era Alice, Slade, and TRex, but instead of being a parody of those artists (as loads of bands tend to do), The Biters injects their own personality & serves up a platter of catchy gems with just the right amount of punk attitude. 
Download the podcast here http://glambone.mypodcast.com
Swallow this and
say...Ahhh!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
GB17 Glam Goes Pop! (20/20, Monsters Are Waiting, Melody Club)
We kick it all off with the band 20/20. They made their name on the Hollywood scene in 1977. Catchy songs like “Nuclear Boy” & “Yellow Pills.” We take a listen to the later. Note the vocal stylings that certainly rubbed off on Enuff Z’Nuff.
rock. Chainsaw Kittens singer Tyson Meade’s influences were firmly rooted in Bowie, T-Rex, the Dolls, and Cheap Trick. “Pop Heiress Dies”
is a glorious tune from a record that was poised to put the band on the map.
Although they mix synths with crunchy guitars, they look like they’d sound more sleazy than they actually do. They craft great melodies with ultra polished production. “Where Do I Belong” is addictive stuff.
Can’t get enough pop? Head over to http://soakthecork.blogspot.com for more goodies.
Now show me some
titties!!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Tommy Gunn... 20 years later
Cat Club's famed main man Tommy Gunn throws a one night only bash at Bowery Electric in NYC
April 1st, 2010. Bands will reunite for the special event.
April 1st, 2010. Bands will reunite for the special event.
Monday, February 15, 2010
GB16 (Vince Votel interview, The Lawyers, Saigon Saloon)
Download the new episode now at http://glambone.mypodcast.com
GB16 welcomes former Ruby Slippers/Spiders & Snakes bass player Vince Votel (pictured live with Ruby Slippers and Street Angel promo shot)
to the studio for an exclusive interview. While today he spends his time on ice playing hockey for the San Diego Bruins, he sets the story straight on KV’s notorious bustier wearing antics, and recounts the days of teaming up with L.A. legend Lizzie Grey. “Originally he just asked if he could borrow my bass, and not really my bass playing, but I ended up being his bass player for many many years,” quips Vince. Hear the entire interview on the podcast for more rock n roll tales.
The episode kicks off with The Lawyers (pictured below). A band from the late 70’s that featured pre-Wasp/LA Guns drummer Steve Riley, and Randy Rand pre-Autograph on bass. The band released one record, and at the time of recording The Lawyers also featured guitar player Jeff Lebansky, who later went on to 28if (as featured on GB10).
We take a listen to the track “I Don’t Need Nobody” from the hard to
find debut.
From the New England scene comes a band from the mid 90’s called
Ill Starred. Sounding like they wore out their vinyl copy of “Whatever
Happened To Fun.”
What episode would be complete without an installment of Glambone’s
infamous “Doucheband of the Month” segment? We listen as 2 bands
battle it out this show. Find out who’s crap reigns supreme.
Closing with a track from L.A. street glamsters Saigon Saloon (pictured above). It doesn’t get any glammer than having a guy in the band named Scarlet
Rowe. Saigon Saloon’s sound was more rooted in The Faces, and the
Dolls, as evident on “Damn This Heartache.” In keeping with the tradition of Motley by posing with naked bimbos in porn mags while trying to survive on the L.A. scene, for all you fanatic collectors out there - Saigon Saloon can be seen in the December 1989 issue of Hustler with Christy Canyon on the cover, in a 3 page “spread” displaying the backstage shenanigans of their aftershow activities.
Now that’s rock n roll. I bet some of you are looking for the back-issue
as you read this.
to the studio for an exclusive interview. While today he spends his time on ice playing hockey for the San Diego Bruins, he sets the story straight on KV’s notorious bustier wearing antics, and recounts the days of teaming up with L.A. legend Lizzie Grey. “Originally he just asked if he could borrow my bass, and not really my bass playing, but I ended up being his bass player for many many years,” quips Vince. Hear the entire interview on the podcast for more rock n roll tales.
The episode kicks off with The Lawyers (pictured below). A band from the late 70’s that featured pre-Wasp/LA Guns drummer Steve Riley, and Randy Rand pre-Autograph on bass. The band released one record, and at the time of recording The Lawyers also featured guitar player Jeff Lebansky, who later went on to 28if (as featured on GB10).
We take a listen to the track “I Don’t Need Nobody” from the hard to
find debut.
From the New England scene comes a band from the mid 90’s called
Ill Starred. Sounding like they wore out their vinyl copy of “Whatever
Happened To Fun.”
What episode would be complete without an installment of Glambone’s
infamous “Doucheband of the Month” segment? We listen as 2 bands
battle it out this show. Find out who’s crap reigns supreme.
Closing with a track from L.A. street glamsters Saigon Saloon (pictured above). It doesn’t get any glammer than having a guy in the band named Scarlet
Rowe. Saigon Saloon’s sound was more rooted in The Faces, and the
Dolls, as evident on “Damn This Heartache.” In keeping with the tradition of Motley by posing with naked bimbos in porn mags while trying to survive on the L.A. scene, for all you fanatic collectors out there - Saigon Saloon can be seen in the December 1989 issue of Hustler with Christy Canyon on the cover, in a 3 page “spread” displaying the backstage shenanigans of their aftershow activities.
Now that’s rock n roll. I bet some of you are looking for the back-issue
as you read this.
Lick my BONE!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Doucheband Extravaganza!
special extravaganza episode at http://glambone.mypodcast.com and
find out who's at the top of the list!
Friday, January 1, 2010
GBnewyear (Vanity Kills, Kill For Thrills)
Download the free GB New Year episode here:
http://glambone.mypodcast.com
Champagne hangovers but the glitter lingers. The new year podcast kicks off with Vanity Kills (aka In Vogue). Back in the late 80’s In Vogue came on the scene with their Gene Loves Jezebel “House Of
Dolls” inspired look and befriended Julian Raymond as they were
inspired by his glam synth flop - Bang Bang. This relation would prove solid when Julian landed his first A&R gig at Hollywood Records and took along In Vogue for the ride. Producing the record, it’s apparent that the direction was not to make Life Part III, but instead give them a high fashion gloss that would flatter the likes of Bete Noire-era Bryan Ferry. Prior to release of the record, the band would scale down to a 3-piece and change their name from a Japan titled song to an ABC titled song. From the 1991 Vanity Kills record, “Holiday Of Passion” shines, complete with its Rod Stewart “Lost In You” influenced riff.
SuccSexx and Mannekin duke it out for the 2010 Doucheband of the Month award.
Another gem in the treasure chest of Pharoah is uncovered here in the form of “Fall In Love.” With its addictive hook line “get out you gotta get laid” this song takes elements of The Clash’s “Rock The Casbah” and applies doses of chocolate vanilla hair dye and lipstick into the mix.
Also from the New Jersey/New York City scene come Cat Club favorites Monroe (pictured above). Big chorus and sleazy vibe, the band was known to have an equally entertaining stage show. One of those bands that always drew the big crowds and did as much as they could to promote themselves,
Monroe simply fell threw the cracks in the late 80’s.
We take a look at Florida band Young Turk. These guys were sandwiched somewhere between Ratt & Guns N Roses when they came on the scene in the mid 80’s with a much more commercial hard rock vibe than they turned out with on their Virgin debut in ’92 when they went in a more Blind Melon direction.
Even the band TRYX couldn’t resist taking one of their early songs in the form of “Hold On” and adopting it as a mainstay in their own catalog. From the “Train To Nowhere” recording, we offer up one of their finest - “Disinauguration Day.”
Glambone highlights an unreleased track from the Kill For Thrills “Dynamite From Nightmareland” demo sessions in the form of “Transylvania.”
From the ashes of L.A. band Sister Scream comes Torry Morgan’s current project G.O.D. (pictured left). It’s a sick guitar heavy groove with the modern appeal of Marilyn Manson’s “Mechanical Animals.” The podcast closes with the track “Born Again.”
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Champagne hangovers but the glitter lingers. The new year podcast kicks off with Vanity Kills (aka In Vogue). Back in the late 80’s In Vogue came on the scene with their Gene Loves Jezebel “House Of
Dolls” inspired look and befriended Julian Raymond as they were
inspired by his glam synth flop - Bang Bang. This relation would prove solid when Julian landed his first A&R gig at Hollywood Records and took along In Vogue for the ride. Producing the record, it’s apparent that the direction was not to make Life Part III, but instead give them a high fashion gloss that would flatter the likes of Bete Noire-era Bryan Ferry. Prior to release of the record, the band would scale down to a 3-piece and change their name from a Japan titled song to an ABC titled song. From the 1991 Vanity Kills record, “Holiday Of Passion” shines, complete with its Rod Stewart “Lost In You” influenced riff.
SuccSexx and Mannekin duke it out for the 2010 Doucheband of the Month award.
Another gem in the treasure chest of Pharoah is uncovered here in the form of “Fall In Love.” With its addictive hook line “get out you gotta get laid” this song takes elements of The Clash’s “Rock The Casbah” and applies doses of chocolate vanilla hair dye and lipstick into the mix.Also from the New Jersey/New York City scene come Cat Club favorites Monroe (pictured above). Big chorus and sleazy vibe, the band was known to have an equally entertaining stage show. One of those bands that always drew the big crowds and did as much as they could to promote themselves,
Monroe simply fell threw the cracks in the late 80’s.
We take a look at Florida band Young Turk. These guys were sandwiched somewhere between Ratt & Guns N Roses when they came on the scene in the mid 80’s with a much more commercial hard rock vibe than they turned out with on their Virgin debut in ’92 when they went in a more Blind Melon direction.
Even the band TRYX couldn’t resist taking one of their early songs in the form of “Hold On” and adopting it as a mainstay in their own catalog. From the “Train To Nowhere” recording, we offer up one of their finest - “Disinauguration Day.”
Glambone highlights an unreleased track from the Kill For Thrills “Dynamite From Nightmareland” demo sessions in the form of “Transylvania.”
From the ashes of L.A. band Sister Scream comes Torry Morgan’s current project G.O.D. (pictured left). It’s a sick guitar heavy groove with the modern appeal of Marilyn Manson’s “Mechanical Animals.” The podcast closes with the track “Born Again.”
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GLAM ON!!!
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