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 - Intro
01:00 - Early Days with Frank DiMino
02:40 - Early Musical Inspiration
03:45 - Todd Rungren & Roadmaster
06:35 - Touring with Steppenwolf
07:20 - The B'zz, Keel & W.A.S.P.
11:58 - P.M.R.C. & Censorship
15:15 - Wishing W.A.S.P. Stayed Together Longer
16:50 - Guns 'n Roses & L.A. Guns
20:25 - Peak of Popularity of L.A. Guns
21:55 - 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. Guns
40:04 - 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.net
City of Hope
https://www.cityofhope.org
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https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!