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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2022 · 55 MIN

Andy McCoy 'Hanoi Rocks 'Guitarist & Songwriting Legend Reveals All: Exclusive!

from Interviewing the Legends: Rock Stars & Celebs · host Rock Raymond

Hello once again everyone I’m your host Ray Shasho and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends. When Dave Grohl met Andy McCoy, he said 'I have met my first rockstar.' Andy McCoy is the legendary guitarist, composer, co-founder of Hanoi Rocks. He is best known for his role as the lead guitarist and main songwriter of the rock band Hanoi Rocks but has also played with Iggy Pop and a variety of other groups. After Hanoi Rocks dissolved following the death of drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley (R.I.P.) in Hollywood in December 1984, McCoy carried on with Suicide Twins and Cherry Bombz touring Europe and US.Andy's latest album "Jukebox Junkie" comes out on August 5th. The first single and music video "Take Me I'm Yours" is out now!Andy McCoy taps into the rich musical history that inspired him on these highly addictive covers album! Featuring an eclectic mix of songs originally by reggae legend Toots & The Maytals, David Bowie, ‘80s hitmakers Squeeze, rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson and more!Please welcome Finnish Guitarist…Singer…Songwriter…Artist…author…Andy McCoy to Interviewing the Legends …PURCHASE THE NEW RELEASE BYANDY McCOYEntitledJUKEBOX JUNKIEAThttps://andymccoy.bandcamp.com/and amazon.comFamed Hanoi Rocks guitarist/vocalist Andy McCoy taps into the rich musical history that inspired him on these highly addictive covers album!Features an eclectic mix of songs originally by reggae legend Toots & The Maytals, David Bowie, '80s hitmakers Squeeze, rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson and more!Pre-order of JUKEBOX JUNKIE. The moment the album is released you’ll get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.releases August 5, 2022 PURCHASEANDY McCOY’SAUTOBIOGRAPHYSheriff McCoy:Outlaw Legend of Hanoi Rocks The decadent autobiography of HANOI ROCKS co-founder Andy McCoy, “Sheriff McCoy: Legend of Hanoi Rocks”, is now available in English for the first time in a deluxe hardcover edition through Bazillion Points Books.Touted as “the last great rock ‘n’ roll memoir,” Andy McCoy’s autobiography covers the legendary guitarist’s life and exploits from childhood through the early 2000s rekindling of Hanoi Rocks. McCoy helped introduce punk to Finland with his teenaged band Briard before befriending glamorous Michael Monroe and forming Hanoi Rocks. Based for a time in a Stockholm subway station, the band embarked on wild life-changing and death-defying thrill ride around the world, touring Europe, London, and America, and also Israel, Brazil, Thailand, and Japan.The book features guest appearances by Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crue, the UK Subs, Ofra Haza, Kid Creole, Bob Marley, Lita Ford, David Coverdale of Whitesnake, Johnny Thunders of the New York Dolls, Stiv Bators, various Brazilian street urchins, the LAPD, British customs officials, and the Israeli Army Security Forces. FOR MORE INFORMATIONABOUTANDY McCOYVISITwww.andymccoy.comOfficial Websitewww.facebook.com/andymccoyofficialFacebookwww.instagram.com/andy_mccoy_official/Instagramhttps://andymccoy.bandcamp.com/Andy McCoy BandcampAndy McCoy artThe art is for sale. Please contact: [email protected] for details and practical instructions.www.hattuhelsinki.fi/AndyMcCoyAndy McCoy painted hats ANDY McCOY DiscographySoloToo Much Ain't Enough (1988)Building on Tradition (1995)The Real McCoy – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1999)R'n'R Memorabilia – The Best Solo Tracks So Far! (2003)Soul Satisfaction (2018)21st Century Rocks (2019)Jukebox Junkie (2022)Hanoi RocksBangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks (1981)Oriental Beat (1982)Self Destruction Blues (1982)Back to Mystery City (1983)Two Steps from the Move (1984)Twelve Shots on the Rocks (2002)Another Hostile Takeover (2005)Street Poetry (2007)BriardI Really Hate Ya – 7" (1977)Fuck the Army – 7" (1978)Chirpy Chirpy Cheap Cheap – 7" (1979)Miss World – LP (1983)Briard (1996)Miss World – rerelease with 15 bonus songs (2005)Pelle Miljoona OyMoottoritie on kuuma (1980)Anna soihtusi palaa (2018)Suicide TwinsSilver Missiles And Nightingales (1986)Cherry BombzCherry Bombz/Hot Girls in Love (mini-LP) (1985)House of Ecstasy (EP) (1986)"Coming Down Slow" (Live) (1987)Shooting GalleryShooting Gallery 1992 (Mercury records)Grease HelmetGrease Helmet (2012)  Support us on PayPal!

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