Johnny Crash
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Johnny Crash was a heavy metal
band, formed in 1987. Members originally included former Tokyo Blade
singer Vicki James Wright, former Champagne guitarists Christopher Stewart and August Worchell, bassist Andy Rogers, and former Rock City Angels
drummer "Punkee" Stephen Adamo.
Their sound was likened to that of AC/DC
and contemporaries Junkyard, Rhino Bucket and The Four Horsemen. In 1990 the band released their first album, Neighbourhood Threat
featuring Vicki James Wright (vocals), August Worchell (guitar and backing vocals), Christopher Stewart (guitar and backing vocals), "Punkee" Stephen Adamo (drums) and Terry Nails (Tommy Tutone, Steve Jones, Ozzy Osbourne) (bass). The band, with Andy Rogers on bass, toured for a short time with bands such as Mötley Crüe
and Pretty Maids
. The single "Hey Kid" became a minor hit and its video received some rotation on MTV. However, the album did not sell as well as the band had hoped. Guitarist August Worchell got heavily into drugs. He wouldn't show up to the studio and was fired to be replaced by J.J. Bolt.
Guitarist J.J. Bolt and then future Guns N' Roses
members Dizzy Reed
and Matt Sorum
then joined the band in the studio for their second album. However, before it could be released Johnny Crash were dropped by their record label, and Chris suggested moving to Europe. Vicki disagreed and the band split up.
In 1992, bassist Andy Rogers
died of a heroin overdose.
In 2007, an interview with Vicki James Wright stated that the then unreleased album, now entitled Unfinished Business
will come out on Suncity Records
sometime "soon."
In 2008, Unfinished Business was released on Sun City Records.
Vicki James Wright has since gone back to his original name "Vick Wright", he released his first novel entitled "South of the Pole" through MIDNIGHT PRESS BOOKS.com. He also wrote and acted in a new TV show entitled "The Village Idiot Show" to be released sometime in 2008. A clip of the show can be seen on YouTube.com/thevillageidiotshow. Vick also went on to co-write material with Australian band Airbourne, which was used for their debut album.
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band, formed in 1987. Members originally included former Tokyo Blade
Tokyo Blade
Tokyo Blade is an English heavy metal band, active since 1982. Tokyo Blade is one of the many acts considered part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement from the late 1970s / early 1980s. Tokyo Blade went through many changes of formation and disbanded twice, often changing their musical...
singer Vicki James Wright, former Champagne guitarists Christopher Stewart and August Worchell, bassist Andy Rogers, and former Rock City Angels
Rock City Angels
The Rock City Angels started out in the early 1980s as the punk rock band "The Abusers", the product of singer Bobby Bondage and original bassist Andy Panik's chance meeting at a late night showing of the movie "The Decline of Western Civilization" ....
drummer "Punkee" Stephen Adamo.
Their sound was likened to that of AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
and contemporaries Junkyard, Rhino Bucket and The Four Horsemen. In 1990 the band released their first album, Neighbourhood Threat
Neighbourhood Threat
Neighbourhood Threat is the first album released by the heavy metal band Johnny Crash, released in 1990. Recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles and mixed at Battery Studios, London. The album features guest appearances by Kingdom Come members Danny Stag and Johnny B...
featuring Vicki James Wright (vocals), August Worchell (guitar and backing vocals), Christopher Stewart (guitar and backing vocals), "Punkee" Stephen Adamo (drums) and Terry Nails (Tommy Tutone, Steve Jones, Ozzy Osbourne) (bass). The band, with Andy Rogers on bass, toured for a short time with bands such as Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
and Pretty Maids
Pretty Maids
Pretty Maids are a Danish heavy metal band from Horsens, Denmark. Formed in 1981 by Ronnie Atkins and Ken Hammer. Their sound and music can be described as classic guitar-laden heavy rock with a strong emphasis on melodic elements like vocals and keyboards....
. The single "Hey Kid" became a minor hit and its video received some rotation on MTV. However, the album did not sell as well as the band had hoped. Guitarist August Worchell got heavily into drugs. He wouldn't show up to the studio and was fired to be replaced by J.J. Bolt.
Guitarist J.J. Bolt and then future Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
members Dizzy Reed
Dizzy Reed
Dizzy Reed is a contemporary rock musician, and occasional actor. He is best known for his tenure as the keyboardist & pianist for the rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he has played, toured and recorded since 1990...
and Matt Sorum
Matt Sorum
Matthew William Sorum is an American rock drummer and percussionist. Sorum is most famous for his 7-year stint in Guns N' Roses and supergroup Velvet Revolver , which is comprised in part of former Guns N' Roses members Duff McKagan and Slash .-Early career :Matt Sorum was born Matthew William...
then joined the band in the studio for their second album. However, before it could be released Johnny Crash were dropped by their record label, and Chris suggested moving to Europe. Vicki disagreed and the band split up.
In 1992, bassist Andy Rogers
Andy Rogers
Andy Rogers is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently a free agent.-Playing career:Rogers was drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft...
died of a heroin overdose.
In 2007, an interview with Vicki James Wright stated that the then unreleased album, now entitled Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business (Johnny Crash album)
Unfinished Business is the second album of the band Johnny Crash. It was recorded circa 1990, but was released in 2008.-Track listing:# Damnation Alley# Monkey See Monkey Do# Mama Don't Care # Renegade# In The Groove...
will come out on Suncity Records
Suncity Records
Suncity Records is an Australian record label that specialized in releasing melodic rock and hard rock CDs. The label mostly focused on previously recorded, but unreleased, material...
sometime "soon."
In 2008, Unfinished Business was released on Sun City Records.
Vicki James Wright has since gone back to his original name "Vick Wright", he released his first novel entitled "South of the Pole" through MIDNIGHT PRESS BOOKS.com. He also wrote and acted in a new TV show entitled "The Village Idiot Show" to be released sometime in 2008. A clip of the show can be seen on YouTube.com/thevillageidiotshow. Vick also went on to co-write material with Australian band Airbourne, which was used for their debut album.
Members
- Vick Wright (AKA)Vicki James Wright (vocals)
- August Worchell (guitar and backing vocals, 1987–1990)
- Christopher Stewart (guitar and backing vocals)
- Andy Rogers (bass)
- "Punkee" Stephen Adamo (drums, 1987–1990)
- J.J. Bolt (lead guitar, 1990)
- Matt SorumMatt SorumMatthew William Sorum is an American rock drummer and percussionist. Sorum is most famous for his 7-year stint in Guns N' Roses and supergroup Velvet Revolver , which is comprised in part of former Guns N' Roses members Duff McKagan and Slash .-Early career :Matt Sorum was born Matthew William...
(drums, 1990) - Dizzy ReedDizzy ReedDizzy Reed is a contemporary rock musician, and occasional actor. He is best known for his tenure as the keyboardist & pianist for the rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he has played, toured and recorded since 1990...
(keyboards, 1990) - Mark Binko (bass)
Discography
- Neighbourhood ThreatNeighbourhood ThreatNeighbourhood Threat is the first album released by the heavy metal band Johnny Crash, released in 1990. Recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles and mixed at Battery Studios, London. The album features guest appearances by Kingdom Come members Danny Stag and Johnny B...
(1990) - Unfinished BusinessUnfinished Business (Johnny Crash album)Unfinished Business is the second album of the band Johnny Crash. It was recorded circa 1990, but was released in 2008.-Track listing:# Damnation Alley# Monkey See Monkey Do# Mama Don't Care # Renegade# In The Groove...
(2008)