The story of VR getting signed to Atlantic Records Bob Zemsky was a sort of quirky odd playboy type character from New York who had the financial means to travel around at his leisure in the US and overseas. He had just parted ways with Savatage (who he had been co-managing) and he was looking for a new band to work with. Luck would have it that one night when we were playing a concert at the Omni in Oakland, Bob happened to be there! He was very impressed with us and he introduced himself to the band. He told us he had contacts with Atlantic Records (Savatage's Label) and his … read more
The story of VR getting signed to Atlantic Records Bob Zemsky was a sort of quirky odd playboy type character from New York who had the financial mea… read more
The story of VR getting signed to Atlantic Records Bob Zemsky was a sort of quirky odd playboy type character from New York who had the financial means to travel around at his leisure in… read more
1. The Vicious Rumors . History . August 27, 1979 - Geoff Thorpe moves from Hawaii to Santa Rosa, California, to pursue his musical career and start his own band. For the first year, before even having the band together, Geoff went to every concert and club show, passing out Vicious Rumors business cards, which helped to generate a interest in the music scene when the band did start finally playing out in the clubs. 1980 - VR plays the first "Metal Monday" along with Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Lääz Rockit and Exodus. Metal Mondays were metal shows sponsored by the San Fra… read more
1. The Vicious Rumors . History . August 27, 1979 - Geoff Thorpe moves from Hawaii to Santa Rosa, California, to pursue his musical career and start his own band. For the first year, befo… read more
1. The Vicious Rumors . History . August 27, 1979 - Geoff Thorpe moves from Hawaii to Santa Rosa, California, to pursue his musical career and start his own band. For the first year, before even having the band together, Geoff went t… read more