No doubt Fuzztones' fans expected to ogle
sexy strippers onstage when they attended last
years "Horny As Hell" tour, advertising "Very Special Horny Guests!"
What they got instead was the mighty Fuzztones with a HORN SECTION!
To top it off, the line-up featured the return of veteran Fuzz-monster
"Mad" Mike, beating the crap out of the drums, just like he did from
1986 to 1992, and together with bassist Screamin' Bo Pille's steady
throb, creating the rhythm section from Hell! The huge new sound went
over so well that Rudi decided to take the band in to a recording studio
at the end of the tour, and record the set. To emphasize the new arrangements,
Lana switched to wailing Hammond C3 organ, while Rudi Protrudi and Lenny Silver
trade stinging leads and driving rhythms throughout! And finally, as if that's not
enough, a four piece female backing group was utilized to provide the sassy backing
vocals. The band recorded 17 songs, including future favorites "Garden of My Mind"
and the Pretty Things' "Alexander" (which will feature Pretties' bassist and occasional
lead singer Wally Waller harmonizing with Rudi) as well as brand new versions of
Fuzztones classics (wait 'til you hear "Ward 81" and "She's Wicked" done "Big Band"
style)! Last but not least, Rudi's unique vocal delivery - just as energetic and vital
as when he began the band 28 years ago! The new album will be released this summer as a
special tour souvenir. Title? "Horny As Hell," of course!Check out three featured tracks on our myspace-player now! |
After 28 years of Fuzz and Fury, The Fuzztones will embark on their final
European tour this Spring. The band is responsible for initiating
the Garage Revival of the 80's which continues to this day, having
influenced the Hives, the Horrors, Baby Woodrose and many more.
Their newest album, "Horny As Hell" (a tour document from their
successful 2007 tour) will be released this Spring. Joining founding
member and frontman Rudi Action Protrudi on their upcoming tour
will be the luscious Lana Loveland on Vox organ and Lenny Svilar
on lead guitar (both formerly of the Bonniwell Music Machine and
both with The Fuzztones since 2005 and 2006 consecutively), along
with Fez Wrecker on primitive bass throb, and guitarist Vince Dante
( a veteran from their 2005 tour and theramin master). Svilar and
Dante's twin guitar assault is certain to kick the set into overdrive.
And as a special treat for long-time fans, the return of powerhouse drummer
"Mad" Mike Czekaj. Czekaj, a charismatic frontman behind the drums, was with
The Fuzztones from 1986 to 1992, appearing on several of the band's most notable
albums. Don't miss your last chance to catch one of the only true Rock & Roll bands left on this planet! May 29 2008 Init - ROMA May 30 2008 Music Drome - MILAN May 31 2008 Rockplanet - PINARELLA DI CERVIA Jun 2 2008 Estudio 27 - BURGO Jun 3 2008 Helldorado - VITORIA Jun 4 2008 La Nau - BARCELONA Jun 5 2008 Boite Live - MADRID Jun 6 2008 La Bruta Festival - CORUNA Jun 7 2008 TBC VALLADOLID Jun 8 2008 TBA MONTPELLIER Jun 10 2008 White Trash Fast Food - BERLIN |
Fuzztones classic "She's Wicked" will be among the tracks featured on the upcoming Little Steven Compilation "Coolest Song In The World VOL. IV, which also includes
The New York Dolls, The Hives, Radio Birdman, The Yardbirds, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Kelly Osborne, Flaming Sideburns Dave Davies and many more. Read more about it HERE! |
Rudi's two solo Country albums, "(It's A)White Trash Thing" and
"Ladykiller" will be re-released on UK's Twist label as a two-disc CD.
Rudi Protrudi & The Midnight Plowboys will immediately embark on a
European tour following the release on November 27th.
Check out their new My Space page: TOURDATES 
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The Fuzztones are currently adding finishing touches for their upcoming album "Horny As Hell,"
While on tour in April 2007, The Fuzztones took a day off in Dortmund, Germany, to record seventeen tracks.
The album features the return of Mad Mike Czekaj as well as some very special surprises! Spring release date expected!
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Fuzztones made a rare appearance at Berlin's Bassy Club on Halloween eve,
performing a special Halloween set (all their creepiest songs!) Exclusive pix here! |
These are the demos that secured the Fuzztones recording deal with Beggar's Banquet/RCA. Too "rough" for the major label, Beggar's had them redo the album with legendary 60's producer Shel Talmy (The Who, Kinks, Creation). This is the REAL deal, produced by Rudi and Jordan Tarlow. If this version was released instead of the sterile Talmy production, the critic's would have surely had a different response. The Gurus of Garage Grunge at their grungiest!
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Due to overwhelming demand, Sin Records will soon
release Volume 2 of FUZZTONES ILLEGITIMATE SPAWN.
Because we've received so many great tracks
from all over the world (including Japan and Ireland), we 've decided to make this a double CD.
Like last year's Volume One, this one
will also feature a track from a VERY well known
artist. The album will be released in
early Fall. Stay tuned - more details coming SOON!
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Rudi contributed guest vocals on the upcoming album by Italian garage punkers
(and "Illegitimate Spawn crew." Keyteaser, Lana Loveland also contributed her distinctive
organ stylings to the Preachers version of the classic stomper, "99th Floor."
Rudi also contributes vocal and harp on three tracks of the upcoming album by
Italy's Dome & The Diggers.
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PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED FUZZTONES TRACK FEATURED ON NEW COMPILATION!!
Bomp Records' newest release, "He Put The Bomp in The
Bomp : Greg Shaw" includes 23 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
songs by various artists, including The Fuzztones'
"I've Got A Way With Girls," which is a bit of a
departure from their more sinisterly psychedelic
sound. As this collection is more of a remembrance of
the late Greg Shaw than a tribute, The Fuzztones chose
a song that would convey Shaw's appreciation for the
60's style of Garage Pop evidenced on the Pebbles and
Bouders albums that he helped spawn. Other
contributing bands include The Plimsouls and Lyres
covering the Easybeats and the Outsiders respectively,
the Black Keys, rendering the Cramps "I Can't Find My
Mind", as well as the Dwarves and the Briefs, offering
versions of punk classics by the Weirdos and the
Zeros. The album also boasts some notable
collaborations, such as the Damned's Captain Sensible
and the late Nikki Sudden for an acoustic cover of
Iggy's "Kill City", Chris Wilson of the Flamin'
Groovies joining the Barracudas to capture Rocky
Erickson's "Two Headed Dog," and a Cleveland super
group of sorts tabbed The Dukes Of Earls, featuring
ex-members of the Dead Boys and the Stiv Bators' band.
Also included is an amazing rendition of Rockin'
Horse's classic "Don't You Ever Think I Cry" by
Buffalo Killers (currently on tour with the Black
Crowes), a cover of Spacemen 3 by The Warlocks, and
much more. The Last even dug up for the occasion their
previously unreleased rendering of Jonathan Richman's
"Pablo Picasso" recorded back in 1977. There's a lot
of cool music on this comp which we hope fans and
collectors will enjoy. Order yours at
http://www.bomp.com/
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The big budget german movie Für Den Unbekannten Hund premiers on November 7th. The Film features the Fuzztones' 1-2-5 in a key scene.
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Everybody knows that Rudi is a swinger, so it only made sense that he joined Berlin's Queens Gang Orchestra for an impromptu reading of the band's version of "She's Wicked." Soon to be heard on "Illegitimate Spawn" Volume II! |
The Fuzztones version of "Strychnine" will be included on a new
compilation from Spain's
Blanco Y Negro Records, to be entitled "Golden Years," to be released
in September.
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Rudi is currently busy once again working on his
autobiography, and would like the input of Fuzztones
fans. He's looking for stories, pictures, news
clippings, recollections, and especially would like to
know what you, the fans, would like to know about him
and his life.
Please send all contributions to sinrecords@fuzztones.net.
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SPANISH ROCK'ZINE!
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Spanish rockzine,
Ansia De Color, will include a CD with their October
issue. Besides Rudi's interviews with Question Mark,
and Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & The
Raiders, the magazine will also include a CD which
will include many great bands and tracks, including an
UNRELEASED Fuzztones track! The 'Tones cover the
Vagrants classic, "Oh Those Eyes." The
track is one of only two recorded by the short-lived
2005 line-up. This particular cut features Lana
Loveland on organ, Roger Ward on drums, and Rudi on
all vocals, guitars and bass. Among the other
24 bands to appear on the CD are The Electric Prunes,
Gruesomes, Sick Rose, Thee Fourgiven, Morlocks,
Majarajas, Plasticland, Cynics, and lots more!
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