SHARPS & FLATS : WHISKY (THE CLUB, THAT IS) FLOWS THROUGH RIVERS' VEINS.Byline: Fred Shuster ``Secret Agent Man'' singer Johnny Rivers is returning to the scene of his early success Monday to kick off a three-night stand at the Whisky. Rivers' first album, ``Johnny Rivers Live at the Whisky,'' was cut at the West Hollywood West Hollywood A community of southern California northeast of Beverly Hills. It is mainly residential. Population: 36,600. club in 1964 and featured many of his signature songs. Next week, Rivers will record his first concert album since that time. ``Going back means everything to me,'' Rivers, 57, said. ``The Whisky is a milestone when you think about how many other clubs have survived 35 years. It showcased so many legendary acts, from the Doors to Hendrix to Oasis.'' Born Johnny Ramistella in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , the singer was named Rivers by DJ Alan Freed Alan Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965), also known as Moondog, was an American disc-jockey (DJ) who became internationally known for promoting African-American Rhythm and Blues (R&B) music on the radio in the United States and Europe under the name of Rock in 1958. He scored his first hit in 1964 with a cover of Chuck Berry's ``Memphis'' and two years later saw ``Secret Agent Man'' hit No. 3 in the charts. The latter song, with its catchy opening spy riff, has turned up in the recent films ``Bowfinger'' and the first ``Austin Powers'' movie. With 13 Top 10 hits and two Grammys, Rivers keeps up a steady appearance schedule. Joining him on stage at the Whisky will be pianist Larry Knechtel Larry Knechtel (born Lawrence William Knechtel, 4 August 1940, Bell, California) is a session musician best-known for his work with Simon and Garfunkel, The Beach Boys (Pet Sounds, Smile) and as part of the 1970s band, Bread. , once part of the famed Los Angeles rhythm section that played on many of the '60s greatest pop singles. Lots of Steve Vai Look out, fretboard fret·board n. A fingerboard that is fitted with frets. fans. Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai plans to issue a 10-disc box next year. The set will cover all areas of his career - from his days with Frank Zappa to his film scores, solo efforts and alternate takes. ``It's for fans only,'' Vai, 39, said recently. ``I can't imagine anyone who wasn't a fan going out and buying 10 albums by me all at once.'' In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , Vai has released a new album, ``The Ultra Zone,'' and appears at the House of Blues House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. It is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine, whose clubs celebrate African-American culture, specifically on Dec. 18. ``My music is never played on the radio,'' Vai offered. ``It's because when radio people hear my name, they think I'm either this wacked-out guitar genius whose music is way beyond, or I'm this Mongolian shred-bender.'' CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Johnny Rivers is set to record an album Monday at the same nightclub in which he made his first disc: the Whisky on the Sunset Strip. |
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