LA Guns Cocked and Loaded tour stories 1989, a witch puts a curse on us in Wilkes Barre PA. + more
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- LA Guns Cocked and Loaded tour stories 1989, a witch puts a curse on us in Wilkes Barre PA. and more lunacy! I discuss the Cocked and Loaded 1989 tour and tell some more road stories and give you insights to the tour and its members!
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I’m 44 . I still stand firm that 1989 was the crest of the genre . Motley had Feelgood , Aerosmith had Pump , Tesla Great Radio . Introduced us to Skid Row , Warrant , Dangerous Toys . Great White Twice , Cult Sonic , Faster Pussycat masterpiece Wake Me . And of course Cocked was great Rip Tear , Never Enough , Jayne , and I still dig Magdalene .
I agree - other notables: Fait No More-The Real Thing, Alice Cooper - Trash, Satriani - Flying in a Blue Dream, Whitesnake - Slip of the Tongue, Badlands-Badlands, White Lion - Big Game, KISS - Hot in the Shade.... insane year
@@adamschwass8050 so badlands voodoo highway , the second is just one of the best records I own . Ray and Jake , the rawness of the recordings . Sounds live , it’s become very rare over the years . I have CD and cassette. And yes white lion big game , my favorite record of there’s .
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Totally agree 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@HeadbangersLocal thanks for watching 🙏
Times have changed! I remember when tattoos were really looked down on.
I was definitely there as a fan! It was always about the music to me. Kelly was more then respectful when I met him. Took time to talk to me and take a pic. I think some bands could tell the true female fans apart from groupies. Some couldn’t. I was treated like crap many times from other bands just because I was female. I hated the groupie thing. I always had to explain I was into the music and it stopped there! I still had so many great times and have wonderful memories, including meeting Kelly.
Thanks for sharing! Love your stories! It always takes me back.
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Yes! True fans keep it all rolling! Thank you so much for your comments and for following me! 🙏
Yes nowadays goatee,dresses in black and tattoos=fashion.
But still depend your age its still look real on some of us
It wasnt that long after this that the railroad car hotel was completely scrapped. The venue is still there but completely restored as an office building. Also congrats on pronouncing "Wilke-Barre" correctly....you are one of the few who do.
I heard the train car hotel was torn down. I know how to pronounce it because I was corrected a few times! Thank you for watching 🙏
Were you on the 1992 tour? I was 15 years old Was supposed to see la guns in cleveland but i had gotten sick, ended up being really sick had 8 surgeries Lost all of my colon It sucked I gave one of my nurses my tickets. I dunno who set it up but was lying in my hospital bed and i got a phone call It was PHIL LEWIS He was so awesome and talked to me for awhile Then he said We have a new drummer “ Bones” and he put him on the phone. At the time cuts was not out yet so i had no idea who he was. It didn’t matter i was still stoked i had just talked to Phil. Still one of the best days ever
I was not there but heard that story. That was cool they called you. Sorry about your illness. Thank you for watching 👋🏻
Love this stuff man !! Thanks for doing this . Could we get some more of crazy or funny groupie stories
Cocked n loaded is my favorite LA GUNS ALBUM
Duude itd be soo wild if she turned up in the comment section haha!! Sig your stories bro thank you!
I used to work with several bands and some pop acts; Anywhere from back line set-up, drum tech, to bus driver to Road Manager assistant. I could share some insane stories too. I enjoyed this.
Thank you 🙏
“Mentally unstable, hopped up on drugs” and that was just the guys INSIDE the bus!
Hahahahahahaha! 😂
I didn’t forget about you in fact I’ve been wondering about you when you were going to upload again fantastic man it going to another great story time And by the way I’m in Kansas
Thanks again !!! Much appreciated
Dig your stories keep em coming lol
Thank you 🙏
Hey road dog I just wanted to say I really enjoy these stories man, it's like a buddy talking at a bar or a campfire man..
Thanks for this as all the bands you are talking about I am a huge fan of.
Looking forward to the next one
Thank you so much for following me 🙏
Love ❤️ the stories ❤️ 😅
I'm half way through and just want to say this is gold.
Keep writing and keep at it in regards to screenplay I believe there's a huge market for this. Awesome sharing with us. TY!!
Thank you so much ! 🙏
I am a huge music fan, I use to get so upset when I would be referred to as a groupie back then, but didn’t stop me from standing in long lines to enjoy the bands.
Good for you! It’s always about the fans first. Always. Thanks for the comment 🙏
You are so damn right...tattoos these days are so over abused it is ridiculous...I mean I have more than few but it really started to becoming pathetic esp the last 10+yrs. Back in the day only real men wore them...anyway I miss those days...very inspiring times..
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Love your stories. Fun times!! Although I wasn't a groupie, I share some wacky tour bus stories on my channel too..
Thank you! What’s your channel address? Thanks for watching 🙏
Towards the end of the Tesla video, I remember sharing.. Embarrassing situation
I'll see you @ your channel!! ❤😅
Love these fireside chats!
Great story... & now we know why LA Guns didn't become as big as Guns & Roses (just kidding). You're doing a great job explaining life on the road because well... you were there. Not exactly sure the fascination with the girls. It's just like liquor. You've got your bottom shelf & your top shelf. For you fishing guys, carp & a trophy bass. But still, your carp is probably gonna look a lot better than what you might see today overall (average). Look at the photos. Also, women took good care of ourselves & it mattered we were beautiful & feminine (no tats). There were girls that would work there way up through roadies & some were asked/selected. Also, some were there because of "who" the guys were (groupies) & yes there were "band aids". They were fans that happened to be girls that loved the music. Question? If you were asked to go meet & party with the band would you go? Yes, there were women who liked drugs & rock-n-roll just as much as the guys. Why? Because it was a really good time. They can even talk the tech lingo with you. Also, don't think every back stage pass ended up in sex. Maybe, those asking wanna know crazy things girls would do or did?? Debauchery? I guessed correctly who the dirty dogs were (Phil & Tracii). You just know. Marriage happened but I'd like to see how many of those marriages lasted. Yes, some girls would travel for a while on the road. Saw a girl suitcase in hand get on the AC/DC bus. Hope this helps from a female perspective. It was a different time & it was the best time.
Very good perspective! Thanks for that! And thank you for following me! 🙏
Being a fishing guy(exclusively for carp) I don't understand your analogy😂
Another great video! Take care!🙏🏼
Thank you
Crazy story! Keep these coming!
Thanks for watching 🙏
Another great story! I listen to your stories in total spellbound silence. Thank you!!
Thank you kindly . I appreciate your support 🙏
Can we get a video about stories from the best concerts you've been to (as a fan)?
Sounds good! There are so many shows but I’ll see if I can narrow it down! Thank you 🙏
Another great vid.
Thank you 🙏
Always great stories. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Thank you for watching 🙏
Another great video! Did you think LA guns got labeled as a Guns N Roses copycat and that hurt them, or did you think they were truly their own kind of band?
They were always asked about Guns N’ Roses on that first tour , especially tracii. They were always in the shadow of GnR. Thanks for watching
Can you speak on your time as front man of the band Sweet Pain with Kelly Nickels on bass?
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Love it awesome story!
Thank you 🙏
Awesome thanks! I’d also love to hear about your time with sweet pain. You gonna do one about that?
Possible!
@@beforeiforget1985 Yes, please
Finally some groupie stories 👍🏻 Sex, Booze and Tattoos! Keep the stories coming.
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Really curious on your opinion of the band(s) today LA Guns and Steve Riley's LA Guns? I recently saw a show on TH-cam of Steve's version and I could be wrong but it looked like someone other than Kelly was playing bass. Like I said I could be wrong. Also there was a show in Florida with Phil and Tracii where they just skipped out. For an outsider it seems these guys are very erratic when it comes to professionalism. I met the guys on many occasions in many different forms of the band. I have to say Phil was always hospitable. I can't say the same for Tracii but his talent is incredible. Steve always seemed intimidated by the fans.
Kelly did not play a few shows with Riley’s LAG due to Covid stuff at the time. The drama that has gone down with this band, or bands, is so crazy. It’s ridiculous. I have my own opinions on the guys but they are mine. That said, I think that the main players in the saga are all equally guilty in creating this mess. If they want to have two different versions, so be it, let it rock. Steve was not intimidated by the fans, he was older than the other guys and had been on tour for many more years than all of them. He was more seasoned and respectful of the fans but tended to be aloof. We were also stoned 24-7 so that might shed some light!
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@@beforeiforget1985 Such a great response bro. Aloof was a perfect analogy. Always gracious but seemed in another place. Totally agree these guys created a mess. Even though Phil and Tracii have been successful and Steve is getting on. I just feel this band is alot like Zeppelin in that they are not the same without all five original members. I'll tell as much as I loved the first two records for me Man in the Moon was severely underrated. Musically it was a gem as was Vicious Circle.
@@johnnilsson1311 agree on vicious and man in moon!
Choo-choo Inn, Wiles Barre, PA
Oh yes 👍
was that what it was called? from the area, not old enough to remember that, there was some other weird venue in wilkes too, they had a lot.
Yeah, I had a friend who was a writer and he got a book published about the Coen Brothers.
I know it can be a challenge, especially without the right connections.
I know books, or at least I think I do, lol, regarding what sells or what is interesting pop culture, and the 80s are pretty hot right now. Seems like the millennial generation is intrigued with the times with no cell phones.... and your book sounds like a great rock n roll story.
Thank you for the kind words and your interest. I’ll get it out there one way or another! 🙏🤘
@@beforeiforget1985 Thank you 😊 I would love to see your channel ❤️
This would have been at the FM Kirby Center which is still there and still hosts various events and concerts. Market Street square is where the old train station was located. The station is still there but all boarded up now.
Wow cool info ! Thanks for watching 🙏
I agree . 1989 was it .
Sounds like Kelly had a knack for getting in trouble with big blondes….
Oh yes ! Thanks for watching !
Alot of psychos with pretty faces floating around out there....
Good story. Times are so different. I perfer women lookin like women. Enuff of the tattoos ladies u.look too ruff now ur not dudes be a feminine chick
I agree. I am one of the only females I know who doesn't have any tattoos.
My husband recently passed away after 41years, sadly. I was thinking about getting one- (in his memory ) I remember when he told me not to. He said that would be like putting a bumper sticker on a Mercedes...It made me re- think it... I won't be getting any.
I saw them open for acdc at Madison square garden 1991
Awesome! I was there also! Thanks for watching 🙏