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Steve Riley (L.A. Guns drummer)
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59 minutes
Released:
Dec 2, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Episode 80 - Steve Riley! Steve has played the drums for Steppenwolf, Keel and W.A.S.P. Of course he is most well known for being the drummer of L.A. Guns for over 30 years. In this episode we do a deep dive into Steve’s whole amazing career with all his bands. We’ll also talk about the new album he has out called “Renegades” with founding LA Guns member Kelly Nickels. He also explains why there are two versions of the band. He discusses some exciting movie projects he has coming out as well. And I get his reactions to the comments his ex bandmate Phil Lewis recently made in the press about Vince Neil. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Early Days with Frank DiMino02:40 - Early Musical Inspiration 03:45 - Todd Rungren & Roadmaster06:35 - Touring with Steppenwolf 07:20 - The B'zz, Keel & W.A.S.P. 11:58 - P.M.R.C. & Censorship15:15 - Wishing W.A.S.P. Stayed Together Longer16:50 - Guns 'n Roses & L.A. Guns 20:25 - Peak of Popularity of L.A. Guns21:55 - Break from L.A. Guns & Session Work (92-94)24:40 - Classic L.A. Guns Lineup Breaks Up & Two L.A. Guns 28:38 - Phil Lewis & Tracii Guns Not Getting Along 29:53 - Changing the Name "L.A. Guns" 32:48 - Steve's Reaction to Phil & Tracii's Mud Slinging 35:12 - Phil Badmouths Vince Neil 37:05 - Forming Steve's Version of L.A. Guns40:04 - Mick Cripps, Jizzy Pearl, Michael Grant, Stacey Blades 41:35 - New Album as a Promotional Item 43:10 - "Renegades" New Album & Songs 45:14 - Kelly Nickels Singing & Pissing Off Phil 48:45 - Horror Movie "Rightful" 50:00- Documentary on 90s Grunge Singers 52:05 - Possible W.A.S.P. Reunion? 53:35 - Promotional Items & Autographed Drumhead 55:35 - Future Live Shows 56:35 - City of Hope Charity 57:20 - Wrap Up L.A. Guns Website:https://www.laguns.netCity of Hopehttps://www.cityofhope.orgChuck Shute Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/Support the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)
Released:
Dec 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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