earlier this morning I ended a pre-record phone interview with guitarist/singer/songwriter Bill Leverty with an absolutely aching face from smiling and feeling like I had known him for a long time. The reality is this had been the first time we had spoken, albeit we had been in email contact for a couple of weeks with mails whizzing back and forth. I had been due to interview him the week before however as Murphy's law would have it, had woken that day feeling like I had been gargling razors and batter acid (do NOT try that at home!! ) He is a Radio Girl's dream interview , speaks clearly (heck of a great voice for radio) knows his stuff and a really friendly personality that made it an easy interview (aside from slight delays on phone!!) He even took my scolding him for snipping off those long locks in good humour (ah woe is me come back long haired rockers!!)
Now, Bill is in the band FireHouse (yes yes the ones who had that great track in the 90's 'Don't Treat Me Bad and Love of a Lifetime amongst many others) he was responsible for writing many of the band's hit songs
Their self-titled debut album in 1990, 'FireHouse', was met with much critical acclaim. (The band won the American Music Award for Best New Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Band of 1991, (as well as Metal Edge Magazine's Best New Band , Young Guitar Magazine's Best Newcomer and Music Life Magazine reader's pop poll Best Newcomer of 1992) That first album sold over two million copies in the United States alone, and was certified double platinum. The band are still going strong all these years later. (in fact find them right here on their website
However I had not realised that Bill Leverty also had a great solo career and other musical projects on the side as well. It was one of those stumble upon moments via YouTube and this Radio Girl was kicking herself wondering how she had missed it!
But better late to the party than never, right?
Fun tongue -in-cheek track Ace Bandage,
Bill has released four albums; Wanderlust, Southern Exposure, Deep South and Drive. Do have a look /listen
Those lucky enough to be going to FireFest Final Fling in Nottingham, UK later this year can see FireHouse headlining on the Saturday (October 25) of this 3 Day rock fest . For the complete line-up click HERE. Be aware, that at the time of posting this that day is already 80% SOLD so if you want to be there you better get those skates on whooooooosh!
I will let you know when you can hear the interview feature I did with Bill for Classic Rock Radio
and I'd say ''oh go onnnn lets have this one too'' however for some reason best known to itsself, Blogger does not want to let me post another vid so instead click here and watch/hear FireHouse 'Don't Treat Me Bad' (well over 933,000 views and ahhh look at the long hair!!)
The All Important Links:
For more info click : Bill Leverty Website Twitter Facebook
To keep in touch with me join me at Facebook & Twitter
This post will also be found on Classic Rock Radio blog here
(c) Marilyn Michaels May 13 2014
Now, Bill is in the band FireHouse (yes yes the ones who had that great track in the 90's 'Don't Treat Me Bad and Love of a Lifetime amongst many others) he was responsible for writing many of the band's hit songs
Their self-titled debut album in 1990, 'FireHouse', was met with much critical acclaim. (The band won the American Music Award for Best New Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Band of 1991, (as well as Metal Edge Magazine's Best New Band , Young Guitar Magazine's Best Newcomer and Music Life Magazine reader's pop poll Best Newcomer of 1992) That first album sold over two million copies in the United States alone, and was certified double platinum. The band are still going strong all these years later. (in fact find them right here on their website
The Bloom Is Off The Rose
But better late to the party than never, right?
Bill has released four albums; Wanderlust, Southern Exposure, Deep South and Drive. Do have a look /listen
Those lucky enough to be going to FireFest Final Fling in Nottingham, UK later this year can see FireHouse headlining on the Saturday (October 25) of this 3 Day rock fest . For the complete line-up click HERE. Be aware, that at the time of posting this that day is already 80% SOLD so if you want to be there you better get those skates on whooooooosh!
I will let you know when you can hear the interview feature I did with Bill for Classic Rock Radio
and I'd say ''oh go onnnn lets have this one too'' however for some reason best known to itsself, Blogger does not want to let me post another vid so instead click here and watch/hear FireHouse 'Don't Treat Me Bad' (well over 933,000 views and ahhh look at the long hair!!)
The All Important Links:
For more info click : Bill Leverty Website Twitter Facebook
To keep in touch with me join me at Facebook & Twitter
This post will also be found on Classic Rock Radio blog here
(c) Marilyn Michaels May 13 2014
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