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Posted by Jenn (Member # 17) on March 26, 2003, 09:36 AM:

This time in Chris McLernon's (from Saigon Kick) 20 Questions . Chris gives props to the Atomic Punks and gives a pretty entertaining interview. For those who are too lazy to click on the link and read it, here are some highlights:

quote:
A few months back we got an email from Chris McLernon after Ralph Saenz mentioned on the page that he met Eddie Van Halen at Staples. Chris wrote:

Hey Sludge...

Got a comment on the Ralph/EVH meeting at Staples (and I don't mean the local entertainment venue)...

Ralph - you should have asked Edward to jam. A major missed opportunity on your part.

We met in 1989, I asked Mr. Van Halen to jam and he said yes. We jammed, not once, not twice, but, well, more than three times, Mister.

It was one of the highlights of my obscure musical career.

Next time a voice like that pops in your head...

LISTEN TO IT!

Out like Zsa Zsa,

Chris McLernon (the long lost Gabor sister)

In response to this question, "A few rumors circulated that the Cold Gin shows [Cold Gin was a very successful KISS tribute band] in LA helped push Gene & Paul to put the make-up back on, which ultimately led to the whole re-union, tours, releases and an ass load of cash. Are you partially responsible for this and if so, do you feel that you're the guy to blame for all of it?" Chris replies:

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On a side note, the four of us apologize for the overwhelming number of crappy "Tribute" bands taking our imitative lead. But, at least one great band came out of it: Atomic Punks. Though, if you think about it, no Cold Gin, no Atomic Punks. And one more side note - Ralph auditioned for Cold Sweat when Oni spilt. Oh, and one more - Brian Young, Punks' guitarist was the Nun in Sykotic Sinfoney and Cold Gin did shows with them. Small world, eh? It's like Six Degrees of Jaime St. James.

Learn something new everyday. Spontaneous publicity rules!

[ March 26, 2003, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: Jenn ]

Posted by Jenn (Member # 17) on April 03, 2003, 06:52 PM:

Yet another mention in this week's 3-Wind with Riki Rachtman from Headbanger's Ball.

quote:
Last tribute band you watched perform
Riki: The only real tribute band I can remember seeing would be Metal Shop.
Jim Bob: We love Metal Shop.
Riki: They're fucking awesome! They're really, really good. You know why? Because they get it. That's it. They remember that word of 'fun'. That's why I like them. And you know what? I probably haven't seen them in well over a year cause I don't really live in LA anymore, but everytime I see 'em they make me smile. If a band brings some sort of reaction....you know, I'm gonna see Ministry tomorrow night and I can't wait. I know it'll give me a reaction. I'll leave feeling something. Maybe angry, or sweating, or something. But something. Metal Shop always made me smile and that's...
Jim Bob: That's awesome.
Riki: They get it. And that's why I like them.

It's not really a Punks mention but it'll do!

[ April 03, 2003, 06:54 PM: Message edited by: Jenn ]