Flashback 1982. Hollywood, California. The various members of newly formed W.A.S.P., still high on George Miller’sMad Max 2: The Road Warrior aesthetic, are in a friend’s metal shop. There, penniless but rife with ambition and will to succeed, the group is crafting stages, stage props and the outfits—where the parent-frightening sawblade codpiece was spawned—that would define W.A.S.P.’s infamous future. See, W.A.S.P., the brainchild of New Yorker Blackie Lawless, was a next generation idea. Prior to, the wild child was fronting shock glam act Sister with future W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper and with pre-Mötley Crüe Nikki Sixx. Sister folded after two short years, morphing into Circus Circus, where Lawless and Piper funneled their interest in songwriting . . . Click Decibel Magazine link!

W.A.S.P. - "W.A.S.P." www.decibelmagazine.com

To read the entire seven-page story, with featured interviews with all original (Blackie Lawless, Randy Piper ,Chris Holmes and Tony Richards) members of W.A.S.P., purchase the print issue from Decibel Magazine Store. 

Randy Piper (W.A.S.P.) New Custom Guitar "Steampunk Avatar".

Photo credit: Mike Savoia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

RADIO ALERT!!! 

Here’s Randy Piper (W.A.S.P.) backstage at Pamela Moore (Sister Mary of Queensryche) concert in Seattle, Washington with Michael Wilton (Queensryche) who made a special appearance with Pamela and Seattle’s own, the great Iron Mike Savoia (photographer). 
Click here! Pamela Moore with Michael Wilton >>


 

Randy Piper (W.A.S.P.) and Gina Zamparelli Concert Producer with the Perkins Palace W.A.S.P. concert poster 30+ years later! 

Blackie Lawless and Gina Zamparelli made this poster together, they were distributed for W.A.S.P.'s first major headlining show which Gina produced at Perkins Palace. The bill was W.A.S.P., Ratt and Armored Saint with special guest Nikki Sixx.
 
It's a very rare poster and few if any remain. Blackie and Gina both have this poster, so on Randy Piper's Birthday April 13, 2014, Gina gave Piper this poster as a Birthday gift.
 
Gina said, Thank you Randy Piper for making this concert so special! 
 

 
Kevin Estrada Presents:
Rockers Against Human Trafficking All-Star Benefit Show.  April 11, 2014 at Paladino's - 6101 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91335 (818) 342-1563.  Tickets: $15.  21 yrs. and up.

Help support the cause and help build awareness and raise funds to support the fight against human trafficking here in our own country and abroad.  The proceeds from the show will be used to rebuild the lives of these young victims with housing, medical assistance, legal aid, and job placement. These donations will also be used to build and set up border monitoring stations on the borders between countries that are known for human trafficking.  

Performances by : Randy Piper's  F - 4 (W.A.S.P.) -- with Kevin Hoffman-Vocals, Joe Petro-Bass, Mike Moore-Guitar, Bobby Richards-Drums, HELMET, Chris Broderick (MEGADETH), Robert DeLeo (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS), Dave Lombardo (PHILM / SLAYER), Phil Sandoval (ARMORED SAINT), Gonzo Sandoval (ARMORED SAINT), Burton C. Bell (FEAR FACTORY), Ann Boleyn (HELLION), Keith St. John (MONTROSE / BURNING RAIN), Sin Quirin (MINISTRY), Edge of Paradise, Betsy Weiss (BITCH), Rik Fox (SIN / STEELER), Spiders & Snakes, Chris Moore (DAMAGE / CRY WOLF), Steve Gaines (ANGER AS ART / ABAOTTOIR), Shawn Duncan (DC4 / ODIN), Matt Duncan (DC4), To Human, Arthur Seay (UNIDA), and more.

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LA Metal Movie Documentary

Inside L.A. Metal - Movie Documentary: The untold story about the real Los Angeles Metal and Hard Rock music scene as told by the musicians, music business insiders and scenesters. New York, Nashville, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit all seemed to have vibrant music scenes, but Los Angeles gave us the preeminent talent of musicians and artists that would rock pop culture as we know it. Come with us as we delve into the untold story of how Los Angeles, California became the hard rock and heavy metal capital of the world!

Special thank you goes out to dear friend and business associate Gina Zamparelli Concert Production for the filming of my segment and involvement with Inside L.A. Metal - Movie Documentary.

Violet Moon's Guitar Strap On's Custom guitar strap. Two sided, one piece white crocodile skin, beautifully handcrafted by Dana Campbell, Violet Moon Guitar Strap On's. Designed by Randy Piper for his 1961 Custom Cadillac Pipester Guitar. 

Warman Guitars & Pickups UK

Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation

Every Chance Every Texan. Today's Resources for Tomorrow's Texas Work Force.

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RANDY PIPER OF W.A.S.P.
PRESENTS
VOCALISTS AUDITIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE {Seattle, WA} – Randy Piper of W.A.S.P. is holding vocalist auditions at the Temple Theater in Tacoma, WA, November 14, 15, and 16. Auditions are by appointment only.

Are You Ready To Get Heavy? Randy is looking for the right combination of vocal skill, stage presence, creativity, and charisma to front his new heavy metal project.“I’m ready for some new blood,” Piper said. “I want someone to come in with the confidence to nail the W.A.S.P. songs, but also be comfortable blazing new territory.” The right person should be able to sing classic W.A.S.P. hits, sound great with Piper, be free of drug or alcohol issues, and be able to travel overseas. A great stage presence and the ability to relate to and command an audience is a must.

Come In And Kill It.There are 4 songs to choose from, including W.A.S.P. classics, Wild Child and Savage; Nowhere Fast from the movie Streets of Fire, and the previously unreleased Randy Piper Animal track, Raising Hell. “Raising Hell is an opportunity for someone to really shine,” Piper said. “This track has the chorus on there to give you a start, but I really want to hear someone come in with their own lyrics and blow this away.”

Are you the one Pipester is looking for? Male or female, be ready to rock! Nov. 14, 15, and 16, Temple Theater, Tacoma, WA

 

Tina Hendrix Music Academy


HENDRIX MUSIC ACADEMY MISSION:
The mission of the Hendrix Music Academy is to provide Music Education, Intervention and Mentoring programs to At-risk youth so that they can acheive their highest potential as musicians, leaders and global citizens. The Hendrix Music Academy is a place that gives young people the opportunity to learn how to express themselves musically, in an educational and safe environment.  It is our belief that if we give the youth of our community a “voice,” we can reduce their participation in illegal activities and violence.  Youth will learn how to create and record their own musical expressions.  Youth participants will work as a team and learn important social skills while learning about music production in a professional recording studio. 

Left to Right: Jerry O'Day, Randy Piper, Tina Hendrix (Niece of Jimi Hendrix), Roger Fisher (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 2013), Alan White (YES) and Leon Hendrix (Brother of Jimi Hendrix).

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Presented to AC ICE RockStar PR Management For her outstanding achievements in the Pacific Northwest Music Community With Love & Appreciation, Randy Piper and Jerry O'Day

Music Matters Plates Now Available



Music Aid Northwest has developed a self-perpetuating fundraising proposal to help support school music programs through sales of a distinctive new license plate, available through the Washington State Department of Licensing.
 

Tacoma Weekly


SEATTLE MUSIC COMMUNITY JOIN FORCES TO HELP A WOMAN WITH TERMINAL BRAIN CANCER 

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (March 23, 2012) --- The Pacific Northwest Music community announces today that tickets will go on sale for the Julie Kathan, “We Care Benefit Concert and Auction… Be a part of rock the love!” Tickets are available on-line for this historic music event and auction at www.ticketmaster.com. Proceeds from the concert and auction – to be held in Tacoma Washington at the Temple Theater, on April 29, 2012 at 4:30PM – will provide support for Julie Kathan in the fight for her life.
 
About the Concert
Legendary musicians will join together to celebrate Julie’s life and highlight her struggles living with Glioblastoma Multiforme – an aggressive and terminal brain cancer. Spike and The Impalers (Bob Rivers & Spike O'Neill - KJR 95.7 FM), Kaci (Q-13 FOX), Pamela Moore (Queensryche), Randy Piper (W.A.S.P), Heart By Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees 2012 & Original MEN of HEART Steve Fossen, Howard Leese, Michael Derosier, Roger Fisher with Somar Macek on vocals), Sir Mix A-Lot, Rail, Outtasite, Magic Bus, Fabulous Johnsons, Michael Johnson (George Lynch), Jeff Kathan and Lynn Sorensen (Paul Rodgers, Sir Mix-A-Lot), Marino Correia, Caspian Coberly (Young Guitar virtuoso), ARNY Bailey and more TBA.
 
About the Auction
Legendary musicians donate instruments, services, music lessons, and autographed memorabilia. Established businesses and retail brands in the community donate artwork, jewelry, services, food, gift certificates and much more. Over 100 items will be offered for sale in a public auction.
 
About Julie Kathan 
In early September 2011, Julie Kathan seemed like a typical, healthy 53-year-old woman. But she wasn’t. She was living with Glioblastoma Multiforme – an aggressive and terminal brain cancer. By late September, she was experiencing mental blurriness. After a trip to the emergency room and emergency surgery, a cancerous tumor was revealed. She was given less than a year to live.
 
Julie has been married to Jeff Kathan for almost 24 years. Together, they have 2 children - Brittni, 23, and Dayna, 21. Julie also helped raise Jeff’s oldest daughter, Brandee, 29. Just like with so many of us, the past few years have been an extreme financial strain. The Kathans were forced to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy last year. On top of having to cope with the emotional trauma that comes with this prognosis, the Kathan family now faces a financial emergency due to Julie’s astronomical medical bills. Luckily, the Kathans have an incredible support system of family and friends who would like to help. They have set up this website for donations to offset the cost of Julie’s medical bills. If you would like to help, it’s easy to do. The Kathan family would like everyone to know the support they’ve received is truly touching, and they are forever grateful. Julie is in the fight of her life, but she’s loved by so many. Let’s join together and make her fight a little easier. Thank you!
 
Additional Details
Full disclosure: Unfortunately because all of the proceeds go to one individual there is no charitable tax deduction. Silent and Live Auction items: Even if you pay above the fair market value there is no charitable deduction.
 
Supported by
Temple Theater, Morgan Sound, Digital Dream Development, Kip Toner Benefit Auctions, Greg Kalamar, AVR Production Services, Bryan Olson, Terry Divyak and Bill Cherrington.

Seattle Music Insider
SHAKIN' THE TEMPLE IN THE NAME OF LOVE - SMI (Seattle Music Insider) by Bill Bungard | Greg Roth | Jennifer Austin > An array of major talent owned the rest of the evening. Michael Derosier, Steve Fossen, Howard Leese, and Roger Fisher, all formerly of Heart, joined singer Somar Macek, to do their thing as Heart by Heart. For the first time, Randy Piper of W.A.S.P. performed with Queensryche’s Pamela Moore. Sir Mix-A-Lot brought it down with an electrifying, yet heartfelt performance.

Live Painter Greg Kalamar