The G-SPOT by Gerry Gittelson

March 23, 2016

VIPER ROOM … Blackboard Jungle, Swingin’ Thing and The Image Nation set for annual reunion show

VIPER ROOM Blackboard Jungle, Swingin’ Thing and The Image Nation set for annual reunion show Facebook — Hollywood California will once again play host to the annual Blackboard Jungle reunion show. This year the event will be at the “Viper Room” on Saturday May 28th 2016. Blackboard Jungle bassist and co-founder Britt Pennella recently appeared on The Joe Howard Show podcast. The interview is a fun listen HERE as Pennella catches up with long time friend[…]

March 20, 2016

Sammy Serious looks back with ‘no regrets’ at classic Zeros lineup and forward to Trump as President

GET PUMPED FOR TRUMP! Sammy Serious looks back with ‘no regrets’ at classic Zeros lineup and forward to Trump as President LOS ANGELES — Purple power. There is still some of it left in the form of Sammy Serious, who is forging on with the Zeros, that inconic glam act from Hollywood that tried to follow in the footsteps of Poison and Warrant a generation ago but ultimately failed to live up to the[…]

March 6, 2016

WildSide Part 4: “Babylon A.D. had a nasty attitude and The Four Horsemen guitarist Haggis acted like he was John Lennon” Benny Rhynedance

WildSide Part 4: “Babylon A.D. had a nasty attitude and The Four Horsemen guitarist Haggis acted like he was John Lennon” Benny Rhynedance Facebook — In a 5 part series (or more) as promised by Benny Rhynedance we bring you installment number 4 from The History of WildSide. Rhynedance played guitar for the Hollywood based quintet in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Early parts give the reader a look inside his world from jamming in[…]

February 15, 2016

The History Of WildSide by Benny Rhynedance: Part III

HANG ON LUCY The History of WildSide… Part 1 Editors Note: Scroll down for Part 2 and Part 3 Hollywood, CA — Trying to keep up with all things Hair Metal and the Sunset Strip hey day we couldn’t help but share this. WildSide was a great band from the Hollywood scene of yesteryear. And this play-by-play by someone who lived it is a great read for fans of the band. WildSide had a real[…]

February 14, 2016

TRYX WERE FOR KIDS … Sunset Strip glam faves Tryx fizzled out in ’90s, but founding guitarist Brian DeVeau forges comeback with The Image Nation

TRYX WERE FOR KIDS Sunset Strip glam faves Tryx fizzled out in ’90s, but founding guitarist Brian DeVeau forges comeback with The Image Nation LOS ANGELES — With a colorful candy-glam image, excellent musicianship and unbelievably catchy songs like “Only For The Summer” and “You’ve Got a Lot to Learn About Love,” Tryx was like a shooting star on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood back during the post-Poison explosion. Fans loved Tryx, who headlined clubs[…]

February 5, 2016

THAT’S TATE, AS IN GREAT … Ex-Queensryche singer delivers in L.A. concert performance

THAT’S TATE, AS IN GREAT Ex-Queensryche singer delivers in L.A. concert performance LOS ANGELES — You never heard the word “Queensryche” on Thursday, Feb. 4, but the good news, at least for Geoff Tate, was that no one needed to.Yes, Tate lost the battle in 2014 for rights to the name in a court settlement with the other members now forging on as Queensryche without the iconic founding singer. But Mr. Tate has not lost[…]

January 26, 2016

WHAM BAM THANK YOU NAMM! Metal Sludge covers the annual NAMM convention

WHAM BAM THANK YOU NAMM! Metal Sludge covers the annual NAMM convention, and boy did we have fun ANAHEIM, Calif., USA — The NAMM convention was a huge success once again, as the annual industry event gets bigger — and better — every year, and the 2016 version was off the charts in terms of an overflow crowd, an amazing array of equipment vendors and, best of all, a series of riveting performances by[…]

January 19, 2016

Rainbow Bar & Grill 44th Anniversary Party April 17th 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rainbow Bar & Grill announce 44th Anniversary Party; L.A. Guns, Junkyard, Autograph, Tuff & Circus Of Power HOLLYWOOD, California — Just in time for spring the ‘Rainbow Bar & Grill’ have announced their annual parking lot party. This years marks the 44th Anniversary for the world famous club. The event is only a handful of years old but it’s growing every year. The show will be headlined by local Hollywood faves the L.A. Guns. Other[…]

January 15, 2016

RIP AXL ROSE’S EX-GUITARIST … Rapidfire’s Kevin Lawrence dead at 51

RIP AXL ROSE’S EX-GUITARIST Rapidfire’s Kevin Lawrence dead at 51 LOS ANGELES, California — Sad to report that Rapidfire guitarist Kevin Lawrence has died. According to friends close to Lawrence he had recently suffered several heart attacks brought on by pneumonia and was hospitalized on life support. Sadly Lawrence did not recover and lost his battle on January 14th 2016. Lawrence’s band Rapidfire is most recognized for being fronted by Axl Rose in his early days upon arriving[…]

January 4, 2016

SUNSET RIP Lemmy memorial on the Sunset Strip at Rainbow Bar & Grill

SUNSET RIP Lemmy memorial on the Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill Hollywood — Regarded as a legend throughout the world’s music industry it’s Lemmy’s home away from home that will be holding his memorial later this week. Kilmister was 70 for only 4 days when he passed in his sleep on December 28th. Now the Rainbow Bar & Grill will be remembering the Motorhead frontman on Saturday January 9th 2016 along with[…]