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1. What's up with Vinnie Chas, plug your shit now, projects, websites anything newsworthy?
In case anyone out there doesn't know PBF was the the reincarnation of Kery Doll.
Has it really been that long? Since PBF I went on to form Rattlin Bones with Aeriel Stiles and Robert Wolf. We did record a album worth of material and have been talking about making that available for re release on iTunes if there is interest. After that, making music wasn't paying the bills and I wasn't interested in doing the couch tour thing so I went to work for Sony Pictures working in special effects.
3. Ok, well it's been many years but what is your version of how Vinnie Chas Pretty Boy Floyd came to your split?
I could give you he said, she said and the truth but basically it was about money, drugs, management and money. Aeriel and I weren't happy and decided to do something else.
4. As shocking as it might seem to some, you use to be in a band with Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains up in Seattle. Give us some history on this project, time frame, and have you ever been in contact with him over the years since the PBF AIC success years and the eventual decline of your respective bands?
What's so shocking about that? Jerry lived down the street from me growing up and we actually met at a high school talent show. Our first few bands we played covers from Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and UFO. We started out being metal then got into glam when we moved to Texas. We always knew that we were going to be rock stars. We would tell people but they wouldn't believe us. Jerry's like a brother to me but we don't talk as much as we once did.
5. In a 2006 interview with Rock Eyes you said this: «I speak with Aerial Stiles all the time. I haven't spoken to any of the other <a href=http://www.chijerseyshop.com/>Bears Jersey Elite</a> guys in a while.»
Does this still hold true or have you reconnected with the others since 2006? It seems as though there have been some mention of you re joining Steve “Sex” Summers and the various PBF line ups over the years. Any truth to this?
Still hold true with me speaking with Aeriel. I did speak with Steve in 2007. No truth to me rejoining that circus. But show me the money and <a href=http://www.denjerseyshop.com/>Broncos Game Jersey</a> things could change.
Note: This link is from Blabbermouth talking about you rejoining the band for a “re union”
There was one conversation with Aeriel and Steve in 2007 that we discussed the possibility of <a href=http://www.chijerseyshop.com/>NFL Chicago Bears Jersey</a> recording new songs and playing shows but that was a one phone call. Months later Steve asked me if I wanted to do a reunion show with Kristy and Kari. I told him I would think about it but never got back to him. Next thing I knew they were using my name and image to promote a reunion show. Just to set the record straight, I never said I would do that. They intentionally mislead the fans. Believe me if I was doing a reunion I would have posted that information on my web sites.
Who am I to judge? I think everyone here should be given a 10 for they've worked hard to live the dream. Their playing styles fit the bands they're in.
Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue = Toast <a href=http://www.miajerseyshop.com/>2015 New Nike NFL Miami Dolphins Elite Limited Game Jersey For Sale</a> of the Town.
Jerry Dixon of Warrant = Never was into them.
Chip Z'nuff of Enuff Z'nuff = Never cared for or listen to their music.
Gene Simmons of KISS = Inspired me to play bass and want to be in a rock band.
Rachel Bolan of Skid Row = Get Sebastian Bach back <a href=http://www.atljerseyshop.com/>2015 New Nike NFL Atlanta Falcons Elite Limited Game Jersey For Sale</a> in the band.
Todd “Chase” Chaisson of Tuff = Howard Benson was into that band he was in after Tuff.
Duff Mc Kagan of Velvet Revolver = Dug his style when he was in Guns and Roses.
Bobby Dall / Poison = If he could play bass, anyone could play bass. And me playing bass proves that.
Robbie Crane of Ratt = Can't say anything about him for I never heard him play.
JK Famous of Pretty Boy Floyd = Just one of many that's tried and tried to fill my shoes. You can't beat the original.
The bass players that I was into growing up were Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Pete Way and Bob Daisley Even though my playing style doesn't reflect it, these are the guys I thought of <a href=http://www.propanthersstore.com/>Panthers Customized Jersey</a> as being bass gods.
7. What band or bands off the Sunset Strip deserved some National recognition that they never got, and what band is/was WAY too over rated?
I think The Zero's, Slamhound and Glamor Punks should have been bigger.
8. A few years back you talked about having a book in the works. What ever happened with that or did it disappear faster than Pretty Boy Floyds contract with MCA?
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