Interviewing The Legends

Saturday, May 2, 2020

KELLY NICKELS BASSIST AND SINGER WITH L.A.GUNS SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS JUNE 2ND 7 PM PT/10 PM ET-BBS RADIO ONE

K E L L Y

N I C K E L S

BASSIST AND SINGER

with LEGENDARY ROCK BAND

L. A. G U N S

NEW SINGLE

'C R A W L'

NEW ALBUM 'RENEGADES'

OUT SOON!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Having recently signed to Golden Robot Records part of the Golden Robot Global Entertainment Group, the legendary L.A. Guns have released their new single ‘Crawl’ off their upcoming album RENEGADES.‘Crawl’ is now available on all digital platforms.

If there was a band synonymous with the infamous Sunset Strip it is L.A. GUNS. Born into a scene that will never be replicated, L.A. GUNS rode alongside Motley Crue, Guns n’ Roses, Ratt, Poison, Quiet Riot and co. in one of the biggest movements in Music history. L.A. GUNS are without a doubt Hollywood Rock Royalty.

The band was formed in 1986 and signed with Polygram Records in 1987, recording their first album that summer. This first album, titled L.A. Guns, went on to sell over 1,000,000 copies giving the band its first platinum award. Tours with AC/DC, Iron Maidenand Def Leppard followed. A compilation of the videos made from this first album also earned the band a gold video award. L.A. Guns went into the studio to record their second album, Cocked and Loaded, in the spring of 1989. It was a hit right away with the release of "Rip and Tear" as the first single and video. "Never Enough" and "The Ballad of Jayne" followed, pushing the album toward platinum status once again. The video compilation from this album earned the band its second gold video award. A successful world tour followed. The band's third album, Hollywood Vampires, was recorded in the fall of 1990. With the release of "Kiss My Love Goodbye" as the first single and video, and another successful world tour, the album gave L.A. GUNS its third platinum album in a row.

Vicious Circle was released in early 1995 and was followed by another successful world tour. In 1999, L.A. Guns went into the studio to record a greatest hits package titled Black Beauties that also included five new songs written for the album. In 2001, the band released its sixth studio album, Man in the Moon and in 2002 their 7th Album Waking The Dead followed.
After a 2003 world tour to support Waking the Dead, L.A.

GUNS recorded Rips The Covers Off with producer Andy Johns. This was a collection of 70's rock songs. L.A. GUNS began work on TALES FROM THE STRIP and it was released in August 2005. It received some stellar reviews and critical acclaim. A live CD, Loud and Dangerous, was released late August 2006 with the band again supporting it with a world tour.
In November 2011 the band signed their latest record deal with Cleopatra Records, releasing their tenth studio album Hollywood Forever in June 2012. The album was produced once again by veteran music producer, Andy Johns. The new record debuted at #25 on the Billboard Rock charts with the title track "Hollywood Forever", and it was considered one of the best Hard Rock albums of 2012 by fans and critics alike, proving once again that L.A. GUNS were on top of their game with tracks like "You Better Not Love Me" and "Sweet Mystery".

Now after some down time, the band is back and firing with the return of Kelly Nickels on bass, Steve Riley on drums, Scotty Griffin on lead guitar and Kurt Frohlich on lead vocals and guitar.
With more than 30 years' worth of noteworthy material, the band have proved to be true warriors of the 80's genre and are geared to tear it up across the world giving audiences the high-octane Rock-n-Roll that is L.A. GUNS.

L.A. GUNS

C R A W L

new single

Having recently signed to Golden Robot Records part of the Golden Robot Global Entertainment Group, the legendary L.A. Guns have released their new single ‘Crawl’ off their upcoming album RENEGADES.

available at amazon.com

For more information about Kelly Nickels

and L. A. Guns

Visit

www.laguns.net
www.facebook.com/officiallaguns
www.instagram.com/laguns2020

L.A. Guns Discography

Studio albums

L.A. Guns (1988)

Cocked & Loaded (1989)

Hollywood Vampires (1991)

Vicious Circle (1994)

American Hardcore (1996)

Shrinking Violet (1999)

Man in the Moon (2001)

Waking the Dead (2002)

Tales from the Strip (2005)

Hollywood Forever (2012)

The Missing Peace (2017)

The Devil You Know (2019)

Renegades (2020)

KELLY NICKELS

APPEARS

JUNE 2ND 2020

7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN

on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

with RAY SHASHO

BBS RADIO ONE

www.bbsradio.com

MY NEW BOOK IS FINALLY OUT!

ENTITLED

THE

ROCK STAR

CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE

CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE

…Order yours today on Hardcover or E-book

at bookbaby.com or amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of

the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY...

PETE BEST

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
BOOK TRAILER

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles, by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives.

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

Friday, May 1, 2020

LEE OSKAR LEGENDARY HARMONICA VIRTUOSO WITH WAR AND THE LOWRIDER BAND SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS MAY 26TH 2020 BBS RADIO 1

L E E

O S K A R

VIRTUOSO HARMONICA PLAYER

with LEGENDARY FUNK ROCK GROUPS

ERIC BURDON & WAR

W A R

and LOWRIDER BAND

EXCLUSIVE

Lee Oskar is an internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, and lifelong musical explorer. He is renowned for his iconic role as a founding member and lead harmonica player of the pioneering funk/jazz band that composed and recorded such hits as “Low Rider,” “Spill the Wine,” “Cisco Kid,” “The World is a Ghetto,” “Slippin’ into Darkness,” “Why Can’t Be Friends,” and many more chart-topping songs from 1969-1993. Since then, Oskar and his original band mates from that era perform as the LowRider Band. Oskar also performs around the world with outstanding musicians from the Pacific Northwest, known as Lee Oskar and Friends, featuring his own new arrangements, innovative compositions and well-loved hit songs.

Lee Oskar Harmonicas Founder/President Lee Oskar is a world-renowned harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, visual artist, musical explorer and harmonica manufacturer.

Internationally renowned for his unique role as a founding member and former lead harmonica player for the pioneer Funk/Jazz group, WAR, Lee’s stellar career as a globally touring musician uniquely equipped him to become a revolutionary harmonica maker. In the 70’s, Lee grew increasingly frustrated with the poor quality of harmonicas that were on the market at the time. So he went on a quest to find a superior quality manufacturer that could meet his needs and bring his design ideas to life. In the early ’80’s, he found the perfect partner in Tombo Manufacturing of Japan, a multi-generational harmonica manufacturer known for excellence since 1917.

Together, Lee Oskar and Tombo collaborated closely to perfect Lee Oskar Harmonicas, pairing Lee’s design ideas, creativity and musical knowledge with Tombo’s manufacturing expertise and commitment to superlative quality.

leeoskar.com is a culminating showcase of Lee Oskar products and his life's work.

Visit

LEE OSKAR

H A R M O N I C A S

www.leeoskar.com

For more information
about

Lee Oskar Harmonicas

Lee Oskar music

and the LowRider Band

visit

www.leeoskar.com

www.leeoskarmusic.com

www.lowriderband.com

Also visit Lee Oskar Paintings at

www.leeoskarpaintings.com

LEE OSCAR
APPEARS
MAY 26TH 2020
7 pm pacific/10 pm eastern
on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
w/RAY SHASHO
BBS RADIO ONE
www.bbsradio.com

MY NEW BOOK IS FINALLY OUT!

ENTITLED

THE
ROCK
STAR
CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE

CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE

…Order yours today on Hardcover or E-book

at bookbaby.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of

the greatest rock legends on the planet

... PETE BEST

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES-BOOK TRAILER

BOOK
REVIEW
-By Literary Titan
(5) STARS

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

Monday, April 13, 2020

DON DANNEMANN FOUNDING MEMBER OF 'THE CYRKLE' SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS MAY 19TH 2020 7PM PT/10PM ET BBS RADIO 1

D O N

D A N N E M A N N

SINGER-SONGWRITER-MUSICIAN

FOUNDING MEMBER

OF 60'S LEGENDS

T H E

C Y R K L E

"Red Rubber Ball" ... "Turn Down Day"

TOURING with THE BEATLES

Don Dannemann and Mike Losekamp, two original members of the 60’s pop music group The Cyrkle, best known for the hit songs Red Rubber Ball and Turn Down Day, have reunited, added a few new members, and reinvented themselves around the 50th anniversary of the band’s success.

Named The Cyrkle by John Lennon himself and managed by none other than Brian Epstein, they were The Beatles opening act on 18 tour dates including August 23, 1966 at Shea Stadium, and August 29, 1966, for The Beatles’ famous final concert at Candlestick Park.

In 1966, the band released two Billboard hit songs. “Red Rubber Ball” went gold, selling over one million copies. The follow up single, “Turn Down Day” was a solid hit as well, becoming their second Top 20 song of the year.

Coupling extraordinary musical talent and classic hit songs, The Cyrkle promises to electrify fans today just as they did when they were the opening act for The Beatles!

For more information about Don Dannemann

and The Cyrkle

Visit

www.thecyrkle.com

https://www.facebook.com/thecyrkle/

https://twitter.com/the_cyrkle

THE

CYRKLE

LIVE

FULL Cyrkle

available

at amazon.com

DON DANNEMANN

APPEARS

MAY 19TH 2020

7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN

on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

with RAY SHASHO

BBS RADIO 1

www.bbsradio.com

MY NEW BOOK IS FINALLY OUT!

ENTITLED

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE

CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS

THAT SET US FREE

…Order yours today on Hardcover or E-book

at bookbaby.com or amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of

the greatest rock legends on the planet

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

TOM CHAPIN SINGER-SONGWRITER-STORYTELLER SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS W/RAY SHASHO MAY 5TH -7PM PT/10PM ET BBS RADIO 1

T O M

C H A P I N

SINGER-SONGWRITER-MUSICIAN-

STORYTELLER-ACTOR

Three-time Grammy winner

"Mornings with Papa Tom Chapin

and the Chapin Sisters"

Three-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin and his daughters Abigail and Lily, aka the Chapin Sisters, offer 30 minutes' worth of kid-friendly music with "Mornings with Papa Tom Chapin and the Chapin Sisters." The show streams daily weekday mornings at 11:00AM EDST on Facebook and Instagram. All episodes are archived on YouTube

Quarantined together in the elder Chapin's Hudson Valley home, the three Chapin’s stream live from his living room, performing songs from Tom's thirteen classic albums of Children's Music as well as classics from the American Folk Music canon. The show provides lighthearted but intelligent entertainment for all generations, a perfect opportunity for families to gather and enjoy each other's company.

"I wanted to keep busy," adds Tom, "and share these songs that I've written with my amazing collaborators over the last 30 years. I've been a working touring musician for more than half a century, and being stuck at home is uncharted territory, but as always the music and a chance to sing with my daughters keeps me sane, healthy and happy."

Tom Chapin has carved out two parallel careers in folk music - as a gifted folk-based singer/songwriter as well as "the Pied Piper" of family music. He started singing and playing guitar in a trio with his musical brothers Harry and Steve, inspired by the recording "The Weavers at Carnegie Hall." Tom released his first solo work in 1976. Since then he's released 25 more and given thousands of live performances, including innumerable benefit concerts. He's appeared frequently on TV and radio, in documentary and feature films, and is a beloved narrator of children's books.

Tom is a long-time board member of WhyHunger, which seeks innovative "community-based solutions to hunger & poverty," remains active in a variety of environmental causes, and is a strong voice on behalf of music and the arts in our public schools.

Raised in New York's Hudson Valley, the Chapin Sisters are third generation musicians: their grandfather was the jazz drummer Jim Chapin, their uncle the late folk icon/humanitarian Harry Chapin, Tom's brother. They started singing professionally at ages 6 and 8. Soon after, they began performing live at the annual concerts for Harry Chapin's food justice organization Why Hunger.

In 2004, after relocating to Los Angeles on a whim, they recorded a couple songs with their half-sister Jessica. A friend passed their demo onto KCRW and almost instantly their dark, moody cover of Britney Spears's Toxic became one of the most requested songs at the station.

Harry and Tom Chapin

In the last decade, the Chapin Sisters have released 4 full-length albums. They've been featured on NPR's Weekend Edition, in Rolling Stone, Nylon, Spin, Paper, The New York Times, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post and have toured the world multiple times on their own and twice as members of She & Him's band. After taking some time off to savor the joys of becoming first time mothers, they wrote, recorded and released their most recent EP Ferry Boat.