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Hollywood Stars
Shine Like A Radio
Remastered sound, released for the first time ever. Features original versions of King of the Night Time World (covered
by Kiss) and Escape (covered by Alice Cooper). Extensive story of the Hollywood Stars lost album, in Kim Fowley's own
words crammed with rare and unseen photos. Gatefold release. Limited 1000 copies worldwide. Los Angeles 1973. In the
morass of indulgent singer/songwriters and post hippie platitudes, Kim Fowley had a dream: A re-invention of mid '60s
energy and ethics adapted for hard rock kids in a way little girls could understand. The Hollywood Stars were born. The
great white hope of Rock'n'Roll and the ultimate Teen Band infused with Powerpop hooks, killer Proto Punk riffs with a
sprinkling of Glitter and the right attitude. With monster tunes by Kim Fowley, Mars Bonfire ('Born To Be Wild') along
with band originals ('King Of The Night Time World' and 'Escape' were later covered by Kiss and Alice Cooper
respectively), the band was bound to be the Next Big Thing. Amongst all the excitement the band were signed to a major
label and the scene was set for world domination. Only it never was. Fast forward to 2013, when a tape containing a
rough mix of this legendary record was found. Unexpurgated and untainted by any superfluous effects, but mastered with
the right care and attention, the album is finally released for the first time, some 39 years too late, but still,
better too late than never at all!
Price
€ 20.95
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release
25-11-2013
Label
Item-nr
391825
EAN
0748252959904
Availability
In stock