On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with legendary glam metal frontman of Hanoi Rocks – Michael Monroe! The two start by getting into Michael’s return to America after several years away, comparing the old to the new NYC, and Northeast music icons like Bruce Springsteen and Joey Ramone. They explore Michael and Hanoi Rocks’ various musical influences, including Black Sabbath, Little Richard, Elvis, and Stiv Bators. Michael reflects on his upbringing in Sweden, from living on the streets and surviving to the early days of the band and their early glam looks and expression. He also spills the lowdown on pivotal interactions within his career, including asking Prince to produce the band, producing with Bob Ezrin, and making peace with Vince Neil. To close, Michael talks about the band’s last gig and lists his top 5 records everyone should own. Tune into a music history-filled chat with legend Michael Monroe!
CREDITS (Instagram handles)
Host @scottlipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @robby_hoff
Produced by @whitakermarisa
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC
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01:50 - Returning to play in America
02:30 - Documentary
05:00 - The old NYC
06:30 - Hells Angels
08:15 - Bruce Springsteen
11:30 - Joey Ramone
15:55 - Growing up
16:47 - Black Sabbath
18:00 - Hair metal movement
21:00 - Little Richard and Elvis
22:00 - Sax and harmonica
24:00 - Parents
24:30 - Meeting Hanoi’s Andy McCoy
26:12 - Band’s interesting early look
27:22 - Living on the streets in Sweden
30:22 - Surviving early on
33:49 - Legacy
34:35 - Razzle
36:00 - Prince producing Hanoi
37:20 - Getting signed to CBS and Bob Ezrin producing
39:40 - Oriental best remastered
39:43 - Making peace with Vince Neil
40:00 - Razzle’s death
42:00 - Stiv Bators
44:21 - Hanoi’s last gig
47:30 - Writing a letter to Nikki Sixx about Razzle
52:15 - AI Stiv Bators
58:12 - Top 5 records everyone should own