EXCLUSIVE: Craig Goldy interview

Our correspondent from San Diego, Lucas H. Gordon met the legendary guitarist Craig Goldy,  most notably of the band Dio, to submit an interview.
Craig Goldy Talked about Ronnie James Dio, New Solo Project and the experience with Uk legend Budgie.
You can watch the video ( from Lucas H.Gordon Youtube Channel) below and read the subtitle for Latin fans of Ronnie James Dio.





Goldy was born in San Diego, California, before Dio, he played in the bands Vengeance, Rough Cutt, and Giuffria. 
He replaced Jake E. Lee in Rough Cutt and was himself replaced by Amir Derakh. 
While with Rough Cutt, Goldy played on demos produced by Ronnie James Dio.
Goldy performed on the fantastic Dio album Dream Evil, but this first stint with the band was short lived and he left due to unknown reasons. 

In 2000, Goldy returned to Dio and helped record Magica, but shortly thereafter left again due to family commitments. 

However, Goldy was back in the Dio fold for what turned out to be the band's final studio album, Master of the Moon, in 2004. 
Goldy temporarily left the group for the third time in 2005, after suffering a hand injury on tour through Russia. 
He was again replaced by Doug Aldrich for the duration of the tour.
Goldy and Warren DeMartini(Ratt) are currently the only members left of the original Dio Disciples line-up.


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TOTO’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM XIV

FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL ANNOUNCES LATE MARCH WORLDWIDE RELEASE OF TOTO’S FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN TEN YEARS!

Released by Frontiers Music SRL
Europe release: 20th March 2015
UK & Oceania release: 23rd March 2015
North America: 24th March 2015

World Tour Commences In Glasgow on May 21st, 2015
North American Dates To Follow

Frontiers Music Srl has announced a March 20th release date for TOTO XIV in Europe, with The UK and Oceania on March 23rd and North America on March 24th. The album will hit retail globally, with specific dates for territories in Asia, South America and others to follow.

Configurations include CD, with a deluxe edition featuring a "making of" documentary on DVD, expanded booklet that includes an in depth story and interview about the new album alongside exclusive pictures in ecol-book packaging. Additionally Toto XIV will be available as a 2 LP vinyl set, and a Super Deluxe limited edition which includes the Deluxe CD/DVD edition, 2 LP vinyl, an exclusive poster, t-shirt (large size only) and lithograph. 

The album will be available via all digital retailers. A pre-order has gone live via Amazon for the LP , CD and Deluxe Edition .


TOTO (L-R) - David Paich (keyboards, vocals) Joseph Williams (lead vocals)
Steve Lukather (guitar, vocals, keyboards) Steve Porcaro (keyboards, synthesizers, vocals)
Photo Credit: © Heather Porcaro

The new album is a realized vision three plus decades in the making exhibiting world-class musicianship, masterful arrangements, topical lyrical commentary, and melodies that the collective genius of Lukather, Paich, Porcaro, Williams and their assembled band-mates bring to life. TOTO XIV is the band’s first album of new material since 2006’s Falling In Between.  However, the band personally considers the new album to be the true follow-up to TOTO IV, which made the band global superstars.

Keyboardist Steve Porcaro reveals, "This is opposite of going through the motions.  We are treating this like it is Toto V, our follow-up to TOTO IV. We just want to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. Be true to ourselves and make the best music we can.  Entertain people which is what we were put on this Earth for."  Keyboardist David Paich reflects, "I think of TOTO as a unit and a band that carries a responsibility when it goes out there in to the public consciousness. There is so much negativity and darkness that I think you have to be as Quincy Jones puts it, 'beams of light that blast through the darkness'." 

As they began the process of a return the studio, all of the principle long-term members brought their A-game to the table.  Guitarist Steve "Luke" Lukather offers, "When you put us in a room, and everybody brings in their pieces, the next thing you know it all fits together. Everybody's performances are top notch.  We are really bringing our best out, forcing ourselves to make personal best choices, what's best for the music. I'm really excited to hear what people think."  Singer Joseph Williams adds, "We are talking about a band where everybody is a writer, and everybody is a lead singer, and everybody is a player. All involved brought this trio to the table where it could just live on its own." 

Founding bassist David Hungate returns to the fold, about whom Luke simply offers, "No one plays like David Hungate." Drums were performed by Keith Carlock who's commitments to Steely Dan prohibit him from participating in the 2015 World Tour.  Shannon Forest will be behind the kit, who was a part of the band's 2014 North American run. Luke offers, "Shannon is a world class drummer and we are honored to have him back with us."

The sessions were co-produced by CJ Vanston, who Paich looks upon as, "everything a producer is supposed to be and more - a musician’s producer."  Vanston states, "There have never been better musicians on the planet, especially in a band together.  This is an amazing record and I am completely thrilled to be a part of it. This is a dream job for me." 

Porcaro offers an additional thought stating, "I think the band is hit upon a very healthy creative tension for this project.  I'm very excited about it."  For Williams he reflects, "Just imagine being able to stand on stage in front of enormous crowd of people, and you are playing great music with the best musicians in the world, and you look around, and they are some of your best friends in the world.  It's the best feeling any person could have."  For Porcaro he shares, "It is kind of hard to find words of what it means to have a smile on your face to go to work every day and we have the fans to thank for that - so thank you."

The band will hit the ground running with an extensive European headline arena tour with appearances at key festivals. The itinerary begins in Glasgow on May 21, and takes Toto through the UK, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Italy, and Belgium. Ticket sales came out of the box with strength, with some appearances selling out within days of on-sale.  A North American tour will follow in the summer of 2015. The band is also in the planning stages for their return to Asia later this year.

The last couple of years have been active, with a seven show sold-out tour of Asia that took them through Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Sendai and Sapporo in April, 2014.  Also that month, the 35th Anniversary Tour - Live In Poland title was released, debuting at #1 in territories across the globe. Last August and September, the band hit the road travelling across North America as co-headliners with Michael McDonald, which when it was all said and done was their most comprehensive tour on the continent in years. 

Historically, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO.  As individuals, the band members’ imprint can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a HALF A BILLION albums.  Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with 225 Grammy nominations. TOTO sold 35 million albums, and today continue to be a worldwide arena draw staging standing room only events across the globe.  They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles, and 35 plus years in to a career enjoy a multi-generational fan base.  It is not an exaggeration to estimate that 95% of the world's population has heard a performance by a member of TOTO. 

Toto also continues to raise awareness for ALS, for their brother and friend, Mike Porcaro, who has been diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. The band commits energies towards fundraising for Police and Fire Departments of California and the Fallen Heroes Initiative (http://www.fallenheroes.org/), and help the United Nations in their humanitarian endeavors through music.

TOTO 2015 TOUR DATES

5/21        Glasgow, UK - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
5/23        Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street (SOLD OUT)
5/25        Manchester, UK - 02 Apollo Manchester
5/26        London, UK - Apollo Hammersmith
5/28        Paris, France - Zenith
5/29        Esch Sur Alzette, Luxembourg - Rockhal
5/30        Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
6/02        Sonderborg, Denmark - Molleparkens Friluftscene
6/03        Copenhagen, Denmark - Falkoner Theatre
6/04        Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
6/06        Bergen, Norway - Bergen Calling
6/07        Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene (SOLD OUT)
6/10        Bremerhaven, Germany - Stadthalle
6/11        Berlin, Germany - Tempodrome
6/12        Leipzig, Germany - Parkbuhne
6/13        Dresden, Germany - Junge Garde
6/15        Cologne, Germany - Tanzbrunnen
6/16        Offenbach, Germany - Stadthalle
6/17        Stuttgart, Germany - Freilichtbuhne Killesberg
6/18        Abenberg, German - Burg Abenberg
6/20        Hinwil, Switzerland - Rock The Ring Festival
6/21        Klam, Austria - Castle Clam
6/23        Wroclaw, Poland - Orbita Hol
6/24        Warsaw, Poland - Torwar
6/26        Budapest, Hungary - Petofi Hall
6/27        Bucharest, Romania - Sala Palatului
6/28        Sofia, Bulgaria - Arena Armeec 
6/30        Belgrade, Serbia - Kalemegdan Fortress
7/03        Milan, Italy - City Sound Milan 
7/05        Rome, Italy - Cavea Auditorium 
7/08        Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
7/13        Morzine, France - Morzine Harley Days
7/15        Nimes, France  - Festival de Nimes
7/16        Vienne, France - Theatre Antique


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TED NUGENT The legendary wildmen

Rockstar presents: TED NUGENT
Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent (born December 13, 1948) is an American legendary #rock musician from #Detroit, Michigan. Nugent initially gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes before embarking on a solo career. His hits, mostly coming in the 1970s, such as "Stranglehold", "Cat Scratch Fever", "Wango Tango", and "Great White Buffalo", as well as his 1960s Amboy Dukes hit "Journey to the Center of the Mind" remain popular today.
Nugent has released more than 34 albums and has sold a career total of 30 million records. He was known throughout his early career in the 1970s for using #Fender amps, a large part of his signature sound, and for playing the hollow-body Gibson Byrdland guitar.

Nugent in concert with his signature Gibson Byrdland guitar.
Performing since 1958, Nugent has been touring annually since 1967, averaging more than 300 shows per year (1967–73), 200 per year (1974–80), 150 (1981–89), 127 concerts in 1990, 162 concerts in 1991, 150 concerts in 1993, 180 in 1994, 166 in 1995, 81 in 1996, Summer Blitz '97, '98, Rock Never Stops '99, 133 concerts with #KISS 2K. Nugent's 2005 plans involved a tour with country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith, whom Nugent met in Iraq while they were both performing in USO-sponsored shows for the coalition troops.
Nugent toured with local Detroit musician Alex Winston during the summers of 2007 and 2008.

On July 4, 2008, at the DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston, Michigan, Ted Nugent played his 6,000th concert.[6] Derek St. Holmes (original singer for the Ted Nugent band), Johnny Bee Badanjek (drummer for Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels), and Nugent's guitar teacher from 1958 Joe Podorsek all jammed on stage with Nugent for various tunes.

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DISCOGRAPHY Albums:
Amboy Dukes (LP - 1967)  
Journey to the Center of the Mind (LP - 1968)  
The Best of the Original Amboy Dukes (Compilation - 1969)  
Migration (LP - 1969)  
Marriage on the Rocks-Rock Bottom (LP - 1970)  
Survival of the Fittest Live (Live - 1971)  
Dr. Slingshot (Compilation - 1974)  
Call of the Wild (LP - 1974)  
Tooth Fang and Claw (LP - 1974)  
Ted Nugent (LP - 1975) mp3 Lyrics  
Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes (Compilation - 1976)  
Ted Nugent - Lone Star (Split - 1976)  
Free for All (LP - 1976)  
Cat Scratch Fever (LP - 1977)  

Double Live Gonzo (Live - 1978)  
Weekend Warriors (LP - 1978)  
State of Shock (LP - 1979)  
Scream Dream (LP - 1980)  
The Best of Ted Nugent Great Gonzos ! (Compilation - 1981)  
Intensities in Ten Cities (Live - 1981)  
Nugent (LP - 1982)  
Penetrator (LP - 1984)  
Anthology (Compilation - 1986)  
Little Miss Dangerous (CD - 1986)  
If You Can't Lick'Em ... Lick'Em (CD - 1988)  
The Very Best of Ted Nugent (Compilation - 1991)  
If You Thought I Was Out of Control (Compilation - 1993)  
Out of Control (Compilation - 1993)  
Spirit of the Wild (CD - 1995)  
Live at Hammersmith '79 (Live - 1997)  
Super Hits (Compilation - 1998)  
The Gonzo Sampler (Compilation - 1999)  
Loaded for Bear : the Best of Ted Nugent & the Amboy Dukes (Compilation - 1999)  
Hunt Music 2000 (Compilation - 2000)  
Noble Savage (Compilation - 2001)  
Showstoppers (Compilation - 2001)  
Motor City Madness (Compilation - 2001)  
Full Bluntal Nugity (Live - 2001)  
On the Edge (Compilation - 2002)  
The Ultimate Ted Nugent (Compilation - 2002)  
Craveman (Promo) (Démo - 2002)  
Craveman (CD - 2002)  
Take No Prisoners (Compilation - 2003)  
Decade of Destruction (Compilation - 2004)  
Collections (Compilation - 2005)  
Extended Versions (Compilation - 2005)  
Love Grenade (CD - 2007)  
Sweden Rocks (Live - 2008)  
Playlist : the Very Best of Ted Nugent (Compilation - 2009)  
Motor City Mayhem - 6,000th Concert (Live - 2009)  
Ultralive Ballisticrock (Live) (Live - 2013)  
Shut Up and Jam ! (CD - 2014)

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RockStar presents FIONA

FIONA (born Fiona Flanagan; September 13, 1961) is an American rock music singer and actress best known as the love interest in the 1987 Bob Dylan vehicle, Hearts of Fire.

Of Irish origin, Fiona was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey after her parents moved from Dublin to the United States.
Brought up in a traditional Irish Catholic family, from childhood Fiona felt drawn to traditional Irish music and learned to play the clarinet at school. Even when she was offered a grant to attend the University School of Drama in New York, she chose a musical career instead.
There are videos for the songs "Talk To Me" from Fiona, "Hopelessly Love You" and "Living In A Boy's World" from Beyond The Pale, "Everything You Do (You're Sexing Me)" (a duet with Kip Winger) and "Where the Cowboys Go" from Heart Like a Gun, and "Hearts Of Fire" from the Hearts of Fire (soundtrack) (which features 4 exclusive otherwise unreleased songs from Fiona).

She also guested on Warrant's Cherry Pie album, appeared in an episode of the US television show Miami Vice in the second season episode "Little Miss Dangerous", and acted in the movie Hearts of Fire. Winger members Kip Winger, Reb Beach, and Rod Morgenstein have played on Fiona's albums. Despite popular assumptions that Kip and Fiona were romantically involved at one point, Kip maintains that they were never more than just friends.
Fiona was once married to producer Beau Hill, who produced, played some instruments on and sang backing vocals on some of her albums. She was also in a relationship with guitarist Reb Beach of Winger who likewise performed on her album Beyond the Pale.
Fiona now resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young children.
In May 2011, Fiona announced on her official website that she will be releasing new music.


Discography:

Fiona (1985)
Beyond the Pale (1986)
Heart Like A Gun (1989)
Squeeze (1992)
Unbroken (2011)

Partial Chart Success:

1990 Everything You Do (You're Sexing Me) The Billboard Hot 100 52
1989 Everything You Do Mainstream Rock Tracks 22
1985 Talk To Me Mainstream Rock Tracks 12
1985 Talk To Me The Billboard Hot 100 64

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VIDEO Fiona & Kip Winger - Everything You Do (You're Sexing Me)
From Album : Heart Like a Gun : 1989

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Fiona - vocals
Brad Gillis - guitar
Rod Morgenstein - drums
Kip Winger - bass, vocals on song "everything You Do (You're Sexing Me)"


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