Post by jarmo on May 13, 2003 12:35:53 GMT -5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2003
Contact:
Steve Levesque, Guy McCain - Los Angeles
Sheree Chang - New York
info@luckmedia.com; www.luckmedia.com
WORDS FROM THE HEART:
OZZY OSBOURNE AND ALICE IN CHAINS BASS PLAYER MIKE INEZ,
EX-GUNS N' ROSES GUITARIST GILBY CLARKE,
LOVEMONGERS DRUMMER BEN SMITH, AND
WONDERMINTS/BRIAN WILSON KEYBOARDIST DARIAN SAHANAJA
GIVE PROPS, TALK TOUR AS HEART'S NEW BLUE BLOODS
They've sold 30 million records, rocked the charts with 21 Top 40 hits, and have played several sold-out arena tours worldwide so far. And with a two-CD package, Alive in Seattle due out on Sony's Epic/Legacy label June 10, a performance DVD / videocassette by the same title newly released on Image Entertainment, and the Alive in Seattle concert premiering on PBS in June, things just keep getting better and better for Heart.
Rock 'n' roll's lovely ladies, Ann and Nancy Wilson, the heart of Heart, are also preparing for their massive "Alive in America" tour, which hits the stage starting June 13. Keeping up with this dynamic sister act and their cache of new songs, including "Heaven," "Sister Wild Rose" and "Break The Rock," as well as universal favorites "Magic Man," "Crazy On You," "Barracuda," "These Dreams," and cool covers like Led Zeppelin’s "Battle of Evermore" and "Black Dog," and Elton John’s "Mona Lisas and Madhatters" is not a feat for mere mortal musicians. To tour with Heart is to not only go with the flow, but to keep the flow going.
Hence, the band is pumping new blood, and it's definitely rock's blue blood, including former Ozzy Osbourne and Alice In Chains bass player Mike Inez, and Lovemongers drummer Ben Smith, both who hooked up with Heart for their 2002 "Summer of Love" tour, which culminated in the Alive in Seattle concert at the landmark Paramount Theater last August. Also packing serious heat for Alive in America are Heart's most recent additions, ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, and Wondermints/Brian Wilson keyboardist Darian Sahanaja.
As these road dogs pack up for "Alive in America," they've collected their thoughts along with their gear, and give props to the sisters Wilson.
Inez reveals, "Last summer, I was extremely saddened by the losses of Layne Stayley (my singer in Alice in Chains) and Randy Castillo (my drummer in the Ozzy Band). And to be quite honest, I don't think that I've been that sad EVER. Ann and Nancy took me on the road with them right after all of this happened and surrounded me with this incredibly unique sense of healing love. I came away from last years' aptly titled 'Summer of Love 2002' tour, with a sense of hope. That is their special gift that they have given me, that is mine to hold in my blistered fingers.
He continues, "I've always been a Heart fan, and it is such a rush for me to be standing next to a couple of first-ballot hall of famers, playin' my bass fiddle. I've never met classier people, and they've shown me how to transcend and develop in ways that I've never realized. My sisters in music and life!!!!
"OK, all that being said, the truth of the matter is that they have kidnapped my Grama and they said that they won't let her go until after this year's 'Alive in America Tour.'
Playing dueling guitars with Nancy, Clarke states, " I look forward to this summer's tour. To be performing with Ann and Nancy is quite exciting. Heart's Dreamboat Annie was one of the first records I stole from the store when I was a young troublemaker. Ann's vocals are still more powerful than anybody else out there. And Nancy can really make a guitar rock, whether it's an acoustic or electric. I'm sure the shows will kill."
Says Smith, who played with Ann and Nancy in their acoustic side project The Lovemongers, "I'm so happy to be able to join Mike Inez, Gilby Clarke and Darian Sahanaja on a musical journey performing with two of the most respected and talented people in rock and roll -- Ann and Nancy Wilson."
Sahanaja offers, "I'm completely flattered that I'm doing this tour. I'm constantly amazed at how many people, musicians and otherwise, acknowledge Heart as an inspiration. Whether it's girls who looked up to them as role models or guys who just thought they rocked, it's quite obvious that they've made an impact on our generation."
He recalls, "I first met Ann and Nancy at Radio City Music Hall a few years back where they so graciously offered their talents at the All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson. I was in the musical director role and was juggling an assortment of artists and music. But I must say that out of the whole roster, Ann and Nancy were the kindest, most dignified people of the lot, incredibly sincere and extremely passionate."
No doubt this is one of the countless reasons why the band comes by its name so honestly, and why audiences can look forward to so much of it when Heart comes "Alive in America."
# # #
www.annandnancy.com/articles/pr_030508.html
/jarmo
May 8, 2003
Contact:
Steve Levesque, Guy McCain - Los Angeles
Sheree Chang - New York
info@luckmedia.com; www.luckmedia.com
WORDS FROM THE HEART:
OZZY OSBOURNE AND ALICE IN CHAINS BASS PLAYER MIKE INEZ,
EX-GUNS N' ROSES GUITARIST GILBY CLARKE,
LOVEMONGERS DRUMMER BEN SMITH, AND
WONDERMINTS/BRIAN WILSON KEYBOARDIST DARIAN SAHANAJA
GIVE PROPS, TALK TOUR AS HEART'S NEW BLUE BLOODS
They've sold 30 million records, rocked the charts with 21 Top 40 hits, and have played several sold-out arena tours worldwide so far. And with a two-CD package, Alive in Seattle due out on Sony's Epic/Legacy label June 10, a performance DVD / videocassette by the same title newly released on Image Entertainment, and the Alive in Seattle concert premiering on PBS in June, things just keep getting better and better for Heart.
Rock 'n' roll's lovely ladies, Ann and Nancy Wilson, the heart of Heart, are also preparing for their massive "Alive in America" tour, which hits the stage starting June 13. Keeping up with this dynamic sister act and their cache of new songs, including "Heaven," "Sister Wild Rose" and "Break The Rock," as well as universal favorites "Magic Man," "Crazy On You," "Barracuda," "These Dreams," and cool covers like Led Zeppelin’s "Battle of Evermore" and "Black Dog," and Elton John’s "Mona Lisas and Madhatters" is not a feat for mere mortal musicians. To tour with Heart is to not only go with the flow, but to keep the flow going.
Hence, the band is pumping new blood, and it's definitely rock's blue blood, including former Ozzy Osbourne and Alice In Chains bass player Mike Inez, and Lovemongers drummer Ben Smith, both who hooked up with Heart for their 2002 "Summer of Love" tour, which culminated in the Alive in Seattle concert at the landmark Paramount Theater last August. Also packing serious heat for Alive in America are Heart's most recent additions, ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, and Wondermints/Brian Wilson keyboardist Darian Sahanaja.
As these road dogs pack up for "Alive in America," they've collected their thoughts along with their gear, and give props to the sisters Wilson.
Inez reveals, "Last summer, I was extremely saddened by the losses of Layne Stayley (my singer in Alice in Chains) and Randy Castillo (my drummer in the Ozzy Band). And to be quite honest, I don't think that I've been that sad EVER. Ann and Nancy took me on the road with them right after all of this happened and surrounded me with this incredibly unique sense of healing love. I came away from last years' aptly titled 'Summer of Love 2002' tour, with a sense of hope. That is their special gift that they have given me, that is mine to hold in my blistered fingers.
He continues, "I've always been a Heart fan, and it is such a rush for me to be standing next to a couple of first-ballot hall of famers, playin' my bass fiddle. I've never met classier people, and they've shown me how to transcend and develop in ways that I've never realized. My sisters in music and life!!!!
"OK, all that being said, the truth of the matter is that they have kidnapped my Grama and they said that they won't let her go until after this year's 'Alive in America Tour.'
Playing dueling guitars with Nancy, Clarke states, " I look forward to this summer's tour. To be performing with Ann and Nancy is quite exciting. Heart's Dreamboat Annie was one of the first records I stole from the store when I was a young troublemaker. Ann's vocals are still more powerful than anybody else out there. And Nancy can really make a guitar rock, whether it's an acoustic or electric. I'm sure the shows will kill."
Says Smith, who played with Ann and Nancy in their acoustic side project The Lovemongers, "I'm so happy to be able to join Mike Inez, Gilby Clarke and Darian Sahanaja on a musical journey performing with two of the most respected and talented people in rock and roll -- Ann and Nancy Wilson."
Sahanaja offers, "I'm completely flattered that I'm doing this tour. I'm constantly amazed at how many people, musicians and otherwise, acknowledge Heart as an inspiration. Whether it's girls who looked up to them as role models or guys who just thought they rocked, it's quite obvious that they've made an impact on our generation."
He recalls, "I first met Ann and Nancy at Radio City Music Hall a few years back where they so graciously offered their talents at the All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson. I was in the musical director role and was juggling an assortment of artists and music. But I must say that out of the whole roster, Ann and Nancy were the kindest, most dignified people of the lot, incredibly sincere and extremely passionate."
No doubt this is one of the countless reasons why the band comes by its name so honestly, and why audiences can look forward to so much of it when Heart comes "Alive in America."
# # #
www.annandnancy.com/articles/pr_030508.html
/jarmo
Gibly once a young troublemaker. ;D