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Jizzy Pearl known best for his jaunt as the
lead vocalist for Love/Hate (and outrageous publicity stunts
like tying himself to the Hollywood sign or more recently
setting up Web cams in his apartment) has just released his
sophomore solo album Vegas Must Die as a follow-up to Just a
Boy, which was release last year.
Fueled by a relationship gone sour, Pearl
spent a couple weeks writing the lyrics and music to the
eleven-song album. And while what happens in Vegas, usually
stays in Vegas, this album is testament to the fact that that
isn’t always the case…
“A relationship that went sour, hence the
title. Well it was a place where we were going to meet and it
didn’t work out. A lot of these songs are written about that
relationship and its subsequent end. So as cliché as it sounds,
I guess the songs are written in that fashion,” Pearl explains
in angst.
When things didn’t work out for Adler’s
Appetite at Shrapnel Records, they suggested that he release the
songs himself, and this ideal mix of old school glam, punk, and
rock with a noteworthy, mature edge soon became Vegas Must Die!
“The guy at the label liked my music and
said ‘why don’t you just do a record with me’.”
Adding a cleaner more mature edge to the
release was former Great White guitarist/keyboardist Michael
Lardie, who is known for his studio work as well as his stage
performances.
Pearl says, “The label guy introduced me to
him. I’d known him, knew what he did, but it was good for me
because he’s a good engineer and it really helped a lot with the
record and you know, very professional, nice guy, makes good
coffee (laughs).”
The band for the album also features former
Salty Dog guitarist Pete Reveen, as well as Mark Dutton on bass,
and Dave Moreno on drums, all of which were hired guns for the
release.
While there are no current plans for a
Jizzy Pearl solo tour, he can be found on tour with Ratt this
summer on the Rock Never Stops tour. For more information visit
http://www.jizzypearl.com |
