Phil Lewis

December 26, 2016

RAT THIEF? … Tracii Guns on Ratt; “They (Juan and Warren) have a guy that’s just flat out stealing…” and “he (Blotzer) could face jail time”

RAT THIEF? Tracii Guns on Ratt; “They (Juan and Warren) have a guy that’s just flat out stealing…” and “he (Blotzer) could face jail time” Eddie Trunk Radio — L.A. Guns guitarist and founder Tracii Guns recently appeared on Eddie Trunk’s radio show. Guns talked about the recent split, and reformation of the various versions of L.A. Guns. Along with addressing his own band’s situation the guitarist made some comparisons and general comments regarding the[…]

October 26, 2016

L.A. HERPES … “A lot of Herpes got spread because of us” Tracii Guns

L.A. HERPES “A lot of Herpes got spread because of us” Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns Blabbermouth — Jacky BamBam of Philadelphia’s 93.3 WMMR radio station recently conducted an interview with L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he still keeps in touch with AC/DC after first touring with Angus Young and Co. nearly thirty years ago: Tracii: “No, no, no. Not at all.[…]

October 16, 2016

I WANNA BE SOMEBODY! Steve Riley ‘Never say never’ on a W.A.S.P. reunion with Lawless, Holmes and Piper

I WANNA BE SOMEBODY! Steve Riley ‘Never say never’ on a W.A.S.P. reunion with Lawless, Holmes and Piper L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley and guitarist Tracii Guns haven’t spoke since a falling-out in ’13, and Riley is OK with it saying “I Don’t Have Any Beef With Tracii Guns” LOS ANGELES, California — The feud has cooled, but they haven’t been in the same room together for more than three years since guitarist[…]

June 16, 2016

L.A. Guns flight forced to land after being struck by lightning

L.A. Guns flight forced to land after being struck by lightning In The Sky — The Los Angeles based sleaze rockers L.A. Guns are in the middle of a world tour. And that tour includes the usual….planes, trains and automobiles. But a recent airplane ride didn’t go as planned after the flight the band was on was struck by lightning. Guitarist Michael Grant posted on his official instagram saying; “Lightning struck our plane and burnt a[…]

April 24, 2016

LESS RAPPERS … L.A. Guns singer “I stand by my words and make no apology for my observations”

LESS RAPPERS L.A. Guns singer “I stand by my words and make no apology for my observations” Facebook — It appears that Phil Lewis has ruffled some feathers and stirred the pot for a second time in 48 hours with his recent comments. Those comments to some are now being viewed as racist. Lewis himself prefaced his statement from the stage with; “I’m not going to be a racist about it, but…” The L.A. Guns[…]

April 19, 2016

GLOBAL GUNS … L.A. Guns announce 2016 World Tour

GLOBAL GUNS L.A. Guns announce 2016 World Tour Hollywood, CA — Hot on the heels of their performance at the annual “Rainbow Bar & Grill” show over the weekend, L.A. Guns have just issued an extensive tour schedule. The band will begin their jaunt later this week on the East Coast and will perform throughout the summer into the fall. Headed up by original members Phil Lewis (vocals) and Steve Riley (drums) the Hollywood based group will[…]

April 19, 2016

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Anniversary party in parking lot puts exclamation point on retro-rock weekend

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Anniversary party in parking lot puts exclamation point on retro-rock weekend HOLLYWOO, Calif., USA — An action-packed weekend of retro rock was capped Sunday in grand fashion with the 44th annual Rainbow Bar & Grill Anniversary party, where about 1,000 revelers packed not just the legendary restaurant/club but the parking lot, too, as L.A. Guns, Autograph, Junkyard, Tuff, Circus of Power and others performed in succession beginning in the early afternoon. It[…]

September 12, 2015

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Straight talk with bassist Scott Griffin of Ratt Rx

WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS’ METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Straight talk with bassist Scott Griffin HOLLYWOOD — Las Vegas is the land of new starts, and that’s just what Scott Griffin did. After his shocking termination from L.A. Guns in late 2014, Griffin left Los Angeles in the rear-view mirror for Vegas, and the curly-haired bass player with the magnetic smile did not crap out. Scott Griffin has landed on his feet. Popular[…]

September 22, 2014

Scotty Griffin breaks silence on his L.A. Guns departure: "I was kicked out, plain and simple. Or, as it was exactly worded "Phil has decided the band is going to move forward without you."

Scotty Griffin breaks silence on L.A. Guns: “I was kicked out, plain and simple. Or, as it was exactly worded “Phil has decided the band is going to move forward without you.” Facebook — L.A. Guns posted a message yesterday that the band and Griffin had decided to “part ways”. We put that article up right HERE. Now it seems that Scotty Griffin has come forward and has something to say about his recent departure.[…]

April 27, 2014

Tracii Guns & L.A. Guns battle it out back to back nites on July 24th & 25th at the "Whisky-A-Go-Go" in Hollywood.

Tracii Guns & L.A. Guns battle it out back to back nites on July 24th & 25th at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go” The Sunset Strip — Wow, only in Hollywood does this happen. On back to back nites in the heat of the Sunset Strip summer sun Tracii Guns (Ex. L.A. Guns guitarist) will play a show July 24th and his former band, L.A. Guns will play the same venue the very next nite July 25th[…]