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1. Riot sprang from the basement of Mark Reale's home in Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 1976. In 1977 they had recorded and released their first album "Rock City" for New York's Firesign Records. Able to to obtain various licensing deals throughout the world, "Rock City" quickly found an audience. Capitol Records quickly signed Riot, who soon entered the studio to record their second album "Narita" which would be released in 1979. It was in 1981, however, that Riot released what is considered by most fans to be the band's most definitive album "Fire Down Under".
Early History
Riot began when Kon-Tiki members Mark Reale (guitar) and Peter Bitelli (drums) recruited Phil Fiet (bass) and Guy Speranza (vocals) and recorded a four-track demo which they hoped would be included in a proposed compilation of new rock bands. While waiting for the project to get off the ground they added Steve Costello on keyboards.
Reale took the various demos to New York based producer Steve Loeb, who also owned Greene Street Recording Studio and the independent label Fire-Sign Records. Loeb turned down the compilation proposal but signed Riot. The band added second guitarist Louie Kouvais, replaced Fiet with Jimmy Iommi and recorded its debut album, Rock City. After a promising start and support slots with AC/DC and Molly Hatchet, the band were unable to maintain momentum, and were on the verge of breaking up for good by 1979.
In that year however, the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal took off, and the band came to the attention of Neal Kay who spread the word about them in Britain. British fans bought imported copies of Rock City which was recorded and produced by Steve Loeb and released on Loeb's Fire Sign Records. Encouraged, Loeb recorded the band's new album Narita. In the course of recording, Kouvaris was replaced by band roadie Rick Ventura.
Subsequent to a successful support of Sammy Hagar on his US Texas tour Capitol Records offered Riot a worldwide deal for Narita, mostly to support Hagar. Capitol and Hagar needed a harder, younger edge to associate with him, so Riot was chosen if they agreed to support Hagar on his UK tour. Hagar and Riot had a successful tour, but Riot was dropped by Capitol as soon as they were finished promoting Hagar.
Riot's management, Billy Arnell, Ezra Cook and producer Steve Loeb spent their last dollars remaining from the Capitol advance retaining important indie FM radio promotions to promote the Riot album. They put it on as many radio stations around the country as possible, thus raising the radio profile enough to where Capitol picked up their option for another record. And thus began Riot's biggest selling album titled Fire Down Under.
When the record was completed some months later, Capitol turned the record down calling it "commercially unacceptable" which put the band in contractual limbo. Capitol also refused to let the band out of the contract and insisted if the band wanted off Capitol, they would have to sue. A campaign was organized and financed by producer Steve Loeb and managers Ezra Cook and Billy Arnell with fans around the world, but especially in the UK where the fans picketed the offices of EMI Records. Finally Elektra Records worked things out with Capitol's Rupert Perry and signed Riot and immediately released Fire Down Under which then soared into the Billboard Top 100 chart.
Breakup and Resurrection
Singer Guy Speranza had difficulty melding his religious convictions with his role in the band and was replaced by Rhett Forrester (b. 22 September 1956 – d. 22 January 1994) for the next album, Restless Breed (1983). Though a striking frontman, any hope of a major breakthrough was sunk by a combination of Forrester's erratic behaviour on the road and a changing of the guard at Elektra. The next album, Born in America, (1984) was self- financed by Steve Loeb and was released on Quality Records, an independent Canadian label. Support melted away, leading to the band's disintegration.
After stints with his own band (Narita) and abortive reformations of Riot, Reale mended fences with producer Steve Loeb in New York. He kept Don Van Stavern from Narita on bass, recruited Bobby Jarzombek (1988 - 1999) on drums and Greene Street Studio Manager Dave Harrington brought in Tony Moore for vocals. A resurrected Riot was born. Loeb cut a four track demo at his Greene Street Studio in Soho NY and along with real estate maven turned rock manager Vince Perazzo brought the band to CBS Associated, who offered the band a worldwide deal. Resultant albums Thundersteel (1988) and Privilege of Power (1990) renewed fan interest around the world, particularly in Japan, where they maintained their strongest subsequent following.
The revived band was from then on dogged by continual personnel and record company changes. But, by virtue of Loeb's willingness to self finance every record that followed until his departure from the production chair in 1995, Riot was able to continue making records. All told, Loeb produced or co-produced 13 Riot albums in his 19 year association with Mark Reale and the different configurations of Riot. Reale continued to steer the band into the turn of the century, releasing albums roughly every couple of years.
Rhett Forrester was shot dead during a robbery in Atlanta Georgia in 1994, and original vocalist Guy Speranza died of pancreatic cancer in 2003.
On January 25, 2012, founding band member Mark Reale died of complications resulting from Crohn's disease at the age of 56. Immediately following his death, the band, featuring the "Thundersteel" lineup, performed several previously-booked east coast shows and the "70,000 Tons of Metal" cruise ship gig without him. A new Riot compilation was released following the shows, and at the request of Mark's father, the name "Riot" was put to rest. However, some former members of the "Thundersteel"-era lineup began work putting together a new band performing music in the same vein as Riot. The band was officially re-launched as "Riot V", the name alluding to the addition of Todd Michael Hall as the fifth official singer, replacing Moore. Van Stavern revealed that Moore had chosen not to continue with the band to spend more time with his family.
In 2014, Nick Lee, a former student at the guitar classes run by Flyntz, joined as the new co-lead guitarist for the band, replacing deceased Reale, and Frank Gilchriest rejoined the band in place of Jarzombek, who had quit the band to focus on his activities with Fates Warning. Their new album Unleash The Fire was released in Japan, under the name Riot, in August 2014. This is the band's first release since the death of Reale.
Todd Michael Hall said about the "V" letter: "The official name for the band is Riot V, but we do have this confusion with the Japanese release versus the European release. I was told that the Japanese record label considered the release to be a continuation of the previous contract with "Riot", so they did not want to use the V"
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Rock City
Riot Lyrics
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Say hello to your dreams.
Say hello to the candy man,
Say hello to your rock 'n roll queens.
The painted ladies of the evening,
Will show you what you wanna see.
For a dime or a dollar,
Well, you can ride in a limousine.
See what you wanna see.
Rock City, Rock City,
Be what you wanna be.
Rock City, Rock City,
See what you wanna see.
Rock City, Rock City,
Be what you wanna be.
Yeah!
Well all the fancy cars, and all the funky bars.
Feel the fire burnin' under your feet.
When the smoke clears honey, you ain't got no money.
Then you'll start to feel the heat.
Rock City, Rock City,
See what you wanna see.
Rock City, Rock City,
Be what you wanna be.
Rock City, Rock City,
See what you wanna see...oh my god !
Rock City, Rock City,
Be what you wanna be...yeah, yeah.
Oooh, come on, uh.
The song "Rock City" by Riot describes the thrill and excitement of living in the fast-paced, urban city life. The lyrics open with an invitation to the listener to embrace this lifestyle and all that it has to offer. The city is portrayed as a place where dreams come true and where everyone can find their place in the world. The candy man and the painted ladies represent the hedonistic side of the city, where indulgence and pleasure are readily available to those who seek it. The song encourages the listener to be free and explore all that the city and its inhabitants have to offer.
However, the second verse takes a more cautionary tone. The fancy cars and the funky bars represent the abundance of opportunities available, but the fire burning under your feet suggests that this lifestyle can be dangerous and unstable. When the smoke clears and the money runs out, the consequences can be severe. The song reminds the listener that while the city may seem glamorous and exciting, it can be easy to get caught up in its excesses and lose sight of what is important.
Overall, "Rock City" is a high-energy song that captures the adrenaline rush of city life. It encourages the listener to live freely and to embrace all that the city has to offer, while also acknowledging the potential dangers that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Say hello to the city life,
Welcome to a thrilling and bustling city atmosphere.
Say hello to your dreams.
Pursue and acknowledge your aspirations.
Say hello to the candy man,
Introduce yourself to allure, extravagance, and indulgence.
Say hello to your rock 'n roll queens.
Meet and spend time with bold and confident women who love rock music.
The painted ladies of the evening,
The women who provide entertainment and enticement during nightlife.
Will show you what you wanna see.
They will provide you with pleasures and sights that you desire.
For a dime or a dollar,
By paying a small price or a big one.
Well, you can ride in a limousine.
You can ride around in a big fancy car.
Rock City, Rock City,
The exciting and adventurous place to be!
See what you wanna see.
Satisfy your curiosities and desires by seeking out experiences.
Be what you wanna be.
Live your life with passion and express yourself without limitations.
Yeah!
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Well all the fancy cars, and all the funky bars.
Despite the luxurious lifestyle and entertainment options, they can still leave you with nothing.
Feel the fire burnin' under your feet.
Sensations of thrill and excitement that can lead you on.
When the smoke clears honey, you ain't got no money.
When the excitement and fun passes, you may find yourself without financial resources.
Then you'll start to feel the heat.
You will begin to face the consequences of frivolous actions.
Rock City, Rock City,
The exciting and adventurous place to be!
See what you wanna see.
Satisfy your curiosities and desires by seeking out experiences.
Be what you wanna be...oh my god !
Always be true to yourself and never lose your passion and energy.
Rock City, Rock City,
The exciting and adventurous place to be!
Be what you wanna be...yeah, yeah.
Celebrate and express yourself in whatever manner you choose.
Oooh, come on, uh.
An expression of encouragement and motivation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: G. SPERANZA, M. REALE, P. FEIT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrBloxBuilder
1 ) Desperation (0:00)
2 ) Warrior (2:43)
3 ) Rock City (6:34)
4 ) Overdrive (10:03)
5 ) Angel (14:15)
6 ) Tokyo Rose (17:52)
7 ) Heart of Fire (22:12)
8 ) Gypsy Queen (25:14)
9 ) This Is What I Get (29:10)
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@laksnshhsjs7829
16- restless breed
15- army of one
14- trought the storm
13- the privilege of power
12- inishmore
11- sons of society
10- the brethtren of long house
9- born in america
8- fire down under
7- armor of light
6- unleash the fire
5- rock city
4- nightbreaker
3- narita
2- inmortal
1- thundersteel
@drunk247
This is what i get.
Wow. Guy was criminally underrated.
Great singer,great lyrics. I've heard it a thousand times but today I HEAR it.
Respect!
@On_Dust
This is way ahead of it's time. Sounds like something that would be released in the mid to late 80s. Not in 1977.
@raylicense363
Bought this on it's first day of release when I was a mere 17 years old.Quite possibly one of the best rock debut albums of all time and still delivers to this day.
@gerardshelbourne6857
Fantastic Debut Album ☝🏼
@thomasklecyngier8205
AND "THE WARRIOR", to me is one of the best ROCK SONGS EVER MADE!!! VERY , VERY CATCHY. THAT RIFF AND SOLO IS A KILLER!!! Thomas
@MrBloxBuilder
1 ) Desperation (0:00)
2 ) Warrior (2:43)
3 ) Rock City (6:34)
4 ) Overdrive (10:03)
5 ) Angel (14:15)
6 ) Tokyo Rose (17:52)
7 ) Heart of Fire (22:12)
8 ) Gypsy Queen (25:14)
9 ) This Is What I Get (29:10)
Thanks for uploading.
@mikebrown-pl7oi
Guy Speranza - vocals Mark Reale - guitars Lou A. Kouvaris - guitars Phil Feit - bass (1, 3, 5)Jimmy Iommi - bass (2, 4, 6-9)Peter Bitelli - drums
@AZAZEL-zi2ow
rafanellys Totally agree!
@rolfshastaon-japan9951
using unfunny memes to look cool on the internet ❌
@davedefrancesco2685
@rafanellys You should be thankful for the upload. Some people have to complain about everything. Asshole