Interview

The Regulators are the real deal. These wild eyed southern boys from Southern California play honky tonk, blues-infused, good-time boogie tunes kick started by harmonic layers of gut-bustin' guitars. This Sextet delivers a unique blend of downhome American music. Easy Rider Magazine called The Regulators "the best hard ridin' band since ZZ Top . They are recognized nationwide for their ability to rock the house, whether sharing a stage with Marshall Tucker or Motley Crue. The Regulators have also been seen in the company of Foghat, Black Oak Arkansas, Delbert McClinton, Buddah Heads, Pat Travers, Ted Nugent, Guess Who, and Great White.

They've been voted "Best South Bay Band" two years in a row by Rock City News and given the key to the City of Hawthorne.. The band has weathered much in the past 17 years. They've lived through the punk scene and various incarnations of rard rock and heavy metal, all the while remaining true to their unique musical identity. The Regulators use their common background and close relationship to form a rock solid bond with their fans.

The band's persistence has paid off well, making them one of the country's best-known biker favorites and an unforgettable addition to any show or soundtrack. Their song "Need for Speed", taken from their eponymous Polydor debut, was featured in the Christian Slater movie "Kuffs" and "Whiskey Fever" was featured in Steven Segal's film "Under Siege." Soundtrack work continues for the popular band with "Last Chance" taken from the Regulators title album, finding it's way onto the soundtrack of "The Girls of Rock Video 3" The Regulators remain a favorite of crowds across the country, a position that has expanded with their current release of "Regulators Bar & Grill." -

Introduce your current line-up to our readers?

Ronnie Farrell (vocals) Johnny Barnes (guitar) Randy Smith (guitars & bass) Gary Jeffries (guitar & vocals) Chuck Radek (drums) Jessica Tilton (Backing vocals)

How long has the group been in existance?

aprox...10 years

In your own words describe your band's sound & influences?

American rock & roll Bob Seger Skynyrd ZZ Top

Name some bands in which you've shared the stage & opened?

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman bros, Motley Crew, Great White, Dwight Yokam, Confederate Railroad, Delbert McClinton,Blue Oyster Cult, this list could go on forever.

Where & what studio did the production take place of your current release?

The Cellar in so cal with Juan Crucier of (RATT)

What is the current scene like in your local area & how does the Regulators fit in?

Regulators are more excepted in all other regions of the globe, L.A. cant even get a pro football franchise. a nice place to live but i wouldnt want to visit here.

What's the bands long & short term goals as far as touring, recording, writeing ect ?

New release in Europe in january 2002 tour info to follow.

What would you say is your biggest gripe about the music industry?

gripes are null, music business on a major rebound!! thank you Indies!!

Has there been any label interest ?

Several, negotiations in progress.

What do you think about the new so called Nu Metal bands of current ?

Stained, ETC.. WELCOME.

Any Last Words ?

Keep the faith, KEEP THE ROCK ALIVE!!!!!!

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