Interview Introduction: STR: Dear Mr. Banali, I would like to say that it’s a pleasure to be able to interview you, even if only through e-mail. I have been a fan for many years and its an honor to do this interview. FB: Hi, Please call me Frankie and thank you for your interest and wanting to do the interview. I have attached a photo should you need one or decide to include one with the interview. STR: When did you first start playing drums? FB: I actually started pretty late, when I was 12, by the age of 13 I had already started playing and getting paid. $13.00 was my first music “paycheck” for playing a Catholic church social with my basement band called “A Pound of Flesh” in Astoria, NY. I took lessons at a local music store De Bellis Music, they are ...Read More
Originally posted at: http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2009/jeff-labar-and-markus-allen-christopher-of-freakshow/ Jeff LaBar (Cinderella and Freakshow) checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his band new band, Freakshow, which also features drummer Frankie Banali and bassist Tony Franklin. He also talked about the new release, Welcome to the Freakshow; the current status of Cinderella and an update on Tom Kiefer; how Freakshow was formed; the difference in his guitar playing between the two respective bands; his background as a guitarist; and a whole lot more. Not to be outdone, Markus Allen Christopher follows the audio interview with a text interview of his own! Freakshow’s Markus Allen Christopher! HRH: Hey Markus, thanks for being here with Hardrock Haven again! Can you give ...Read More
One of the year’s most anticipated releases is here! Freakshow boasts an amazing array of talent that is sure to make the top ten lists of 2009 releases. Featuring enigmatic vocalist Markus Allen Christopher (Miss Crazy) , the six-string sting of guitarist Jeff LaBar (Cinderella) , legendary drummer Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot , W.A.S.P.) and rounded out by bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder , The Firm) , Freakshow rocks from beginning to end!! All killer , no filler. The debut release from Freakshow showcases hi-octane powerful Hard Rock that blends the melodic sound of the 80s with a fresh punchy modern production that is sure to win over many fans worldwide. Retrospect Records is very honored to host this kick-ass NEW rock-n-roll entity , order this cd today and ...Read More
[caption id="attachment_7" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Freakshow CD"][/caption] Retrospect Records is proud to announce the confirmed release the self titled debut FREAKSHOW CD which features Markus Allen Christopher (M!SS CRAZY) Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT/W.A.S.P.) Jeff LaBar (Cinderella) and Tony Franklin (The Firm/Blue Murder). The CD is tentatively expected to be released on Monday April 20th 2009. Watch the Official Freakshow Page for further updates. Click the below link for the official Freakshow Myspace Site: www.myspace.com/freakshowrox “FREAKSHOW” CD will be available for purchase through the following points of sale: IN THE USA THROUGH: RETROSPECT RECORDS: www.retrospectrecords.com AMAZON.COM: www.amazon.com NEH RECORDS: www.nehrecords.com IN ...Read More
In this exclusive interview w/Rock Zone Productions Markus discussed his band Miss Crazy, and also discussed his latest project Freakshow which is a band that also features Frankie Banali, Tony Franklin, and Jeff Lebar. 1. Rock Zone: – Where are you originally from? MAC: – I am from British Columbia, Canada. I moved to the U.S. and traveled back and forth. I just came back from there. 2. Rock Zone: – Who were the bands/musicians who had the greatest influence on you? MAC: – Oh man so many to mention. AC/DC, Kiss, Cinderella, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Kix, all that stuff. Loved it all! There are so many others that helped me become what I am! 3. Rock Zone: – How long have you been a professional musician? MAC: – I’m professional? ...Read More
