ONI LOGAN

Oni Logan, powerful rock vocalist with Lynch Mob (ex-Dokken guitarist's band) and the superb Logan/Robertson CD. Seriously, if you like the Doors, Led Zep and/or the Tea Party get a copy of this CD - quality classic rock.

1. What are you currently up to?

Currently, auditioning guitarists, bass players, drummers and keyboardists for my new solo project. For interested musicians send your package to Big Toe Productions,4821 Lankers Blvdblvd, Suite F 277,N. Hollywood CA 91601 Although I must add, I've been receiving a lot of great technical players, and one would think that's what I'm looking for, but what I'm mostly interested in is the quality, maturity and identity of their songwriting ability. Other than that we released a three song EP called "I" witch is available on www.onilogan.com as well as Logan/Robertson "revisited".

2. What has been the highlight(s) and lowpoint(s) of your career to date?

I would have to say going to Japan a couple of times, and Europe was just fantastic. Unfortunately I didn't capture it on film. The lowest point was when the record company decided not to release thewitchlets Demise record, wich is now called Logan/Robertson. That situation left a bitter taste in my mouth for a few years. I simply walked away from it all, literally.

3. Who have been your biggest influences on your career?

As a kid it was your classic rockers, anything from Bowie to, houses of the holy, David Byron, Uriah Heep,Rainbow......

4. Robertson/Logan - you released a superb album with Rowan Robertson (ex-Dio) (see my review at foot to this e-mail). How did this come about and is it freely available? Were there ever any live dates to back this release up?

We were introduced to each other by Wendy Dio. When he had just gotten over to the US for the Dio gig. We were both pretty young and California was shining new. After he did his run with Dio and I with the Lynch Mob, again Wendy, suggested that we should get together for a writing session. Naturally that led into a friendship and hard work as collaborators. We eventually found our sound as well as our bassist Spencer Campbell and drummer Scott Coogan. We landed a deal with Atlantic records out of a rehearsal room, found the producer Dave Jerden, and off we went. The alweb site available on the website but we decided to change the name from Violets Demise to Logan/Robertson. There is a video available, live at the Key Club. As far as future gigs we'll have to see.

5. Lynch Mob - what was the highlight of your time with this band? Would you ever work again with George Lynch?

Getting to travel was the highlight. Working with George again, only time will tell.

6. What did you do after leaving Lynch Mob? Would you ver consider being in a band environment again or are you happier working solo with a variety of musicians?

Sure I would consider being in a band. I would love to find a situation that was interesting, creatively, and all they were missing was the voice, yes.

7. Last thing you read?

The Mystic Masters Speak, by Vernon Howard.

8. Is there anything else you want to achieve in the music business? Who would you have liked to and/or would like to work with?

There is a lot I would like to achive, but mainly keeping the music flowing at a steady pace, with a company that distributes worldwide. As far as who I'd like to work with, sure, Jeff Beck or Jimmy Paige, Ritchie Blackmore or Keith Richards, Brian May, any of these fellows would do just fine.

9. Outside of business, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Going to the ocean.

10. Message for your fans...

Happiness is being a real and free person.

Website: www.onilogan.com

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