Tribute to Jani Lane of Warrant
August 15, 2011 by Publisher
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A Tribute to Jani Lane
by Deb Rao
Staff Writer
Jani Lane former lead vocalist for the multi-platinum rock band Warrant passed away on August 11, 2011. Hardrock Haven would like to offer their condolences to Jani’s family and former band mates in Warrant. At this time, we would like to revisit the past and pay Tribute to Jani with an interview that was conducted in 2006.
Jani Lane, the voice of Warrant is best known for his exceptional power ballads that launched Warrant on to the top of the music charts which include, “I Saw Red” and “Heaven.” During the heyday of MTV, the video of “Cherry Pie” featuring blond bombshell Bobbie Brown was one of the most popular videos to appear on MTV.
With a style all of his own, and unique flair for writing catchy pop hits, I had the honor of speaking with Jani Lane regarding is solo album Back Down To One in 2006 and recent Metal Mania Stripped Tour that took place in 2005. The phone interview took place while he was on tour in Long Island or as Jani said Long Guyland! I can remember he said was hoping to play some golf after the interview. It is hard to believe such a vital force to emerge out of the ’80s music genre is now gone but not forgotten. His music will live on forever. Read more
Daniel MacMaster of Bonham : Holding on Forever
May 15, 2011 by Publisher
A Tribute to Daniel MacMaster
by John Kindred
Staff Writer
Daniel MacMaster
(July 11, 1968 — March 3, 2008)
Daniel MacMaster, born in Barre, Ontarion, Cananda, in 1968, tasted success in the late ’80s as the vocalist for Jason Bonham’s band Bonham. Bonham released two albums: The Disregard of Timekeeping in 1989 (which peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard charts) and 1992′s Mad Hatter. The Disregard of Timekeeping, produced by the acclaimed Bob Ezrin, went gold and delivered the band two hit singles, “Wait For You” and “Guilty.” The success that followed kept the band on the road touring and promoting The Disregard of Timekeeping for three years before returning to the studio to record Mad Hatter.
Prior to joining Bonham, MacMaster was in the band Scorcher, a Blues-based hard rock outfit. The band only recorded one studio album, No Thanks, which was released two years after Mad Hatter in 1994. Read more
Tribute to Scott Columbus of Manowar
April 9, 2011 by Publisher
Tribute to Scott Columbus of Manowar
by John Kindred
Staff Writer
Scott Columbus
(November 10, 1956 — April 4, 2011)
Former drummer for the Heavy Metal band Manowar, Scott Columbus, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2011. Columbus, a native of Fair Haven, lived in Syracuse, New York.
Columbus joined Manowar in ’83, replacing Donnie Hamzik, on its sophomore studio release Into Glory Ride. The impact of his heavy-hitting technique was so “vicious” that custom stainless steel drum kits were built to handle the amount of abuse that shredded his standard wood kits. The stainless steel drum kit soon was dubbed “Drums of Doom.” Columbus appeared on five studio albums and as well as toured with Manowar from ’83 to ’90. Read more
Twenty Years Ago: In Memory of Steve Clark
December 26, 2010 by Publisher
Twenty Years Ago: In Memory of Steve Clark
by Alex Barbieri
Staff Writer
January 8, 2011 marks 20 years since the premature passing of Def Leppard guitarist, Steve Clark. This holiday season, raise a pint in honor of “Steamin’ Steve” and the musical legacy he left behind.
To Def Leppard, Clark was family; a mate who they practiced with in a garage in Sheffield, England, and went on to conquer the world with. To Clark’s girlfriend Lorelei Shellist, he was the love of her life. In her memoir, “Runway Runaway,” Shellist describes Clark as a brilliant musician and songwriter tortured by insecurity, alcoholism and the suppressed need for his father’s approval. If only Clark knew how much he was and still is loved. Read more
Kevin DuBrow: Born To Rock
November 23, 2010 by Publisher
In Tribute: Kevin DuBrow.
by Alex Barbieri
Staff Writer
On Nov. 25, 2010, it will be three years since the sudden passing of Kevin DuBrow. May hard rock and metal fans everywhere raise a clenched-fist to the sky in honor of the unique and groundbreaking Quiet Riot singer.
Born on Oct. 29, 1955, DuBrow grew up in Hollywood, and later Van Nuys, Calif. Not surprising, considering he almost single-handedly put the L.A. metal scene on the world map. In 1983, Quiet Riot released the monster hit Metal Health. Their reluctant remake of Slade’s “Cum On Feel the Noize” spent two weeks at No. 5 on the Billboard charts, and the album eventually sold more than 4 million copies. Considered by many to be the first “heavy metal” album to top the pop charts, Metal Health kicked the door down for the radio-friendly glam rock that followed, including Motley Crüe’s Shout at the Devil, Ratt’s Out of the Cellar and Twisted Sister’s Stay Hungry.
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Ronnie James Dio \m/ Forever
May 17, 2010 by Publisher
In Tribute: Ronnie James Dio Metal \m/ Forever.
Hardrock Haven would like to pass along our prayers and wishes to the family of Ronnie James Dio, who passed away Sunday, May 16 at the age of 67. On that Sunday morning, Dio finally succumbed to his battle with cancer, after fighting for the past year and undergoing seven bouts of chemotherapy. He was one of the most artful and majestic Heavy Metal singers of all time, and his musical legacy will live on through the ages.
The Hardrock Haven writers have each written their personal message to Dio’s family, friends and fans. Please join us and leave a comment as we hail and bid farewell to one of the creators of Heavy Metal as we know it today, Ronnie James Dio. Read more
