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Henry Email
10/05/08 at 01:40 AM

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I know bang in the 2008. i'm brazilian fan. it's a fantastic.


ken P Email
09/17/08 at 05:58 PM

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Mr Frankie and Frank Sirs.  I just wanted to drop ya a line to let ya know that it was my Honor to be on the Tour with the two of ya along with all the musicians and crew.  I just hoped it would run the coarse. Keep your ears open for any tours heading out that may be able to use me in any form. I learned alot and really want to head out again.  I beleive that i have showed all that i am ready for this. 
Being around you two was a Great Expierence. you two Rock. Keep me posted of anything you two get involved in.
Have a Great Evening
Be Safe and ROCK ON
ken

Barry Quinn /The Wholigans Email
08/30/08 at 04:17 PM

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Frankie
My wife & I really enjoyed last nights  Flashback show  in Tampa, and  appreciated you going out of your way for us last night in search of the one they call 'Rick'

I meant to ask you about the sound city amp, as my band The Wholigans also has the 100 watt set up in mint condition(for now anyway)
Pre cursor to the Hiwatt for The Who, a great sounding amp.

Anyways, I'm sounding like a tech geek
(which isn't true..I'm just a singer)
Enjoy the tour .
2..down.

Barry
http://www.thewholigans.com/
http://thewholigans.blogspot.com/
 

Kurt Krause Email
08/27/08 at 04:50 PM

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I really enjoyed reading your story. It's the classic American rock and roll dream. Almost worthy of a made for TV movie (LOL). Anyway, after I found the first Bang lp, I made a point to get the other 2 lps, which took years to find in the midwest (but always were a special thrill to find!).

I was a teen in the 70's so I didn't get rolling on guitar until about 73, but it was a great time for original music, and a degree of innocent enthusiasm about the possibilities of "making it big" that a lot of us shared. Keep adding chapters, even if the story doesn't end, it's still good to put it down for rock history.
Michael Gardner Email
08/12/08 at 06:29 PM

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As a music nut in the early 80's, a record shop owner talked me into Bang. I loved them and am happy to find the albums on cd. The queen still sticks in my head.

Bob Ketchum Email
07/17/08 at 03:33 PM

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Hey guys! Wow! I have been writing my autobiography for the past four months and was doing some research online concerning certain dates during the time I was a concert promoter in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. I am up to 1973 now and have just come up on the BANG concert I promoted in my scrapbook (concert tickets, posters, etc.). You appeared with the Lee Pickens Group on September 8th, 1973. I'm sure you don't remember but I do! I Googled "Bang" just for S&G and this site popped up! Imagine my surprise. YOU SURVIVED THE SEVENTIES!!!!! hahahahahahahaha.
I still have that first LP- Produced by Karl Richardson at Criteria and "assisted" by Ronand Howie. LOL. Sure brings back the memories. Just wanted to drop a line to tell you I am still alive as well, and living in my studio out in the Arkansas woods. ALl the best to you!


Tom Email
07/14/08 at 10:51 PM

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I was watching an episode of Scrubs from season 4 (MY FAITH IN HUMANITY) and there is a song that is played during the final 2 minutes of the show.  One multiple websites the song is listed as CLOSER TO SPRING by BANG.  i cannot find the song anywhere.  Is it by this band here?  If so, can someone email me with info on how to find the song?

Thank you in advance.

Tom


bill martin Email
07/05/08 at 09:36 PM

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 good luck boys see u in philly.  anything i can do on my end let me know.  hope alls well. drop me a line if u need anything.    
                 
                               keep on  
                              bill

Tony 
07/05/08 at 07:21 AM

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Had to start s new board due to spam..

 
07/04/08 at 08:35 PM

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 23.May.2008 20:26:20
Name:
Homepage: n/a

Congrats on your continued career. My wife got me your first cd for Christmas and I've been wearing it out. I can't wait to hear the new stuff. Please finish telling the story of BANG for all of us old headBANGers.



17.May.2008 23:10:21
Name:
Homepage: n/a

Hey, sign the original copy of the album my brother sent with Fitz
from WLVR. He is waiting he thinkks that CENSOREDer stiffrd him. Prove
that mother CENSOREDer wrong. KEEP JAMMIN'.
PS It's the original copy.....soooooo send it back.



29.Apr.2008 02:30:55
Name: Connie
Homepage: n/a

Used to listen to you guys when I was a partying kid. Stumbled on to an album of yours by accident. Years went by and I forgot. Spent the last few years trying to figure out what happened to you and how to get your music again. Most of the people I partied with didn't even remember your name. Yes, we partied that hard. Music is/was my thing so a lot of off the wall groups I remembered. Cool to find you. Connie



15.Apr.2008 12:01:57
Name: Mark Larkin
Homepage: n/a

Again great to find the band is banging on.Frank reminded me to leave my email address.



10.Apr.2008 11:43:40
Name: John
Homepage: n/a

THIS is why the internet is awesome. Same old story here. I used to listen to Bang when I was a kid. Now, I'm just an older kid looking up a band I used to love. Glad I found you guys, and it's awesome to hear you're still rockin out! Great to hear the tunes again. Take care!



26.Mar.2008 15:26:51
Name: PI
Homepage: n/a

WOW!!! I've been looking for BANG for a long time. Going to used record stores, searching the stacks and stacks of old vinal and everyone thought I was nuts. "Bang? What's that. Never heard of them". Well here you are, ain't it great! We use to listen to this jammin' music all the time when we were in HIGH school way back when in the 70s it was (is) great. Now I have found the music again and my life is complete.



25.Mar.2008 23:45:17
Name: albert Price
Homepage: n/a

I remember being in he Linwood Elementarty School
playground at the age of around thirteen and hearing
music. It was obviously loud and original. So we threw the the
football down and began our quest to find it . All we could do
was fallow our ears through the alleys of Linwood until we
found the music coming from the basement of a little house.
After trespassing and finding our way to a window and maybe
the only window at that time we saw a drummer wearing a cape
and an old man with cotton stuffed in his ears who probably
listened to a lot of big band etc. but this was his son and his
band and passion and I went right to the Tri-State Malll record
store and had to have the first record. Now I play bass for a
living one of the reasons is BANG . I've heard it live in a club
with sound reinforcement at the age of 40 and from outside th
hose as a young teen and I still think it ROCKS!!!!!!!!



13.Mar.2008 13:34:46
Name: Dave Muddiman
Homepage: http://myspace.com/davemix

This is your soundman from a few years back saying hello. I'm on
myspace now, too.

I still have "The Maze" live at Christiana Pub in Delaware.



11.Feb.2008 19:18:32
Name: Brandon - Son of Dave
Homepage: n/a

Your first (released) album is fantastic. I'm 30 years old and remember listening as my dad (Dave) played the record when I was but a wee lad. I purched everything up to RTZ a couple of years ago for my father for Christmas. It made his day. He has your vinyl picture disc hanging on his "shrine" wall downstairs. Thanks for making everything available.



23.Jan.2008 14:30:35
Name: Mark Larkin
Homepage: n/a

Glad to see you guys are still playing.Hopefully you are playing local.I'm still available to load up that truck that Tony used from the store...



23.Jan.2008 13:10:21
Name: Metalmanni
Homepage: n/a

Hello / Hallo
Ich habe über 30! Jahre nach der ersten Platte gesucht und jetzt finde ich hier alles !Wouh!!! Mein Favorit war das Stück "Future Shock".
I have search over 30 jears for the first album and today i fond all title. Wouh!!! My favorit is the title "Future Shock".
Ciao and goodby
Metalmanni - Germany



12.Jan.2008 00:47:28
Name: Jeff Turley
Homepage: n/a

I can't believe I found this!!! I was a huge fan back in the day...we used to drive around in the country and party all the time listening to the band (copied the albums on to cassette). Its wonderful to see this site and to see that you guys are still making music. I play guitar in a couple bands and do some recording and can hear BANG influences in a lot of my stuff. I can't wait to hear the newer cds that I had no idea existed. I just ordered all 4.
thanks so much,
jt



9.Jan.2008 20:39:14
Name: Judith Pierdomenico
Homepage: n/a

Hi, I really can't believe this. I was in my attac and I found some albums from when I was a little girl and lived on Walnutree La. in Greentree, Claymont Delaware. Guess who lived up the street! One of my best friends Kim! I decided a couple years ago I wanted to try to look for her. I did not find her. Today I found the albums again and decided to try again and I found this website. I also knew her sister Shelly. I wounder if she remembers me, Judy. It was great reading this story of Bang, because it brought back alot of memories of my childhood in Claymont. I enjoyed telling my family and telling my 4 boys ages 24,22,14 and 8 years. Although I have to say that my memory of you guys (Tony) is not as clear as it is with the people close to you, I thought I might say Hello and hope that you can tell my once best friend Kim I think of our times in claymont now and then. I think you guys are great! I believe that the dream lives longer then the dreamer!



28.Dec.2007 14:50:34
Name: Aaron
Homepage: http://www.myspace.com/federale

How can you leave us hanging with the way that story ends, man? You have to finish it....it is a classic tale. Anyway, I discovered BANG from the Martin Popoff guide to the best metal albums of all time...and boy am I glad. Then I was lucky enough to find a vinyl copy of "Mother", but have been trying to get the first record on vinyl ever since.
Thanks for the music...and if you ever want to check out some modern stuff that was inspired by guys like you, check out the Federale website.
Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Just not time to finish it. That would mean it's at a end...and it's not!

Tony D




26.Dec.2007 18:36:02
Name: Kathee
Homepage: n/a

Hey Tony,

Just wanted to wish you and the family a Merry Christmas and the best in 08.

I had hoped to be in town for several meetings this year and possibly say hi but I broke my leg and ankle in Sept. That stopped everything. Yes, of course there was a horse involved. He's fine though.

I've decided scars are tattoo's with better stories though.

I think you have my old email address but this is now the newest version.

Was in Ft. Lauderdale in Aug. it's just not the same. Neighborhood is just looking worn out.

Take care and say hi to the Frank's for me.




19.Nov.2007 10:40:42
Name: pete wilson
Homepage: n/a

Awsome!!! I have been a Bang fan from the begining. This is likie finding lost family after 35 years. I can die in peace now.



6.Nov.2007 13:56:58
Name: Randy Michaud
Homepage: http://www.myspace.com/troglodawn

Hey guys, your music is awesome in that it stays true to its roots in the 70's and yet transcends time also! Thanks for all of it!

Do you have any t-shirts available with the BANG logo?

Cheers,
Randy



25.Oct.2007 01:34:52
Name: Steve Sturdivant
Homepage: n/a

Wow.. great finding you guys.

Did you guys play highschools in Ft Lauderdale? I think thats where I got my first BANG LP.

Wasn't it WSHE in Miami/FTL that played your songs then?

Miami/Lauderdale was great then wasn't it... Miami stadium, Pirates World, Ft.L strip.

Gonna play the album again now... Thanks for the web site and will keep it as a favorite to check in on your latest news.

Sterno



7.Oct.2007 21:52:38
Name: Jesse Castaneda
Homepage: n/a

I have been looking for any reference to this banc since 1973!!!!! I only had one album, back then, but I remember they were my favorite band.....but they dissolved into oblivion....

And now,....over 30 years later....someone remembers them....this is great.

I don't mean to be corny....but this is really a great moment for me...to find other people who remember that obscure band.....BANG.....

I live in Houston, Texas....and an a photojournalist for a local tv station here in town....



30.Sep.2007 13:29:16
Name: casey grimes
Homepage: n/a

we contacted yall 3 or 4 yrs ago and told you about our son and his music endeavors.He is doing fine ,working and still playing.your music was a tremendous influence to me as ayoung teen in the early 80s, having been turned on to bang by older brothers.where do yall now reside,and at some time would it be possible to meet? It would certainly be an honor. Thanks for the music, and hope to hear from you soon.



17.Sep.2007 17:38:44
Name: BassmanGIB
Homepage: n/a

Just checkin' up on you guys. If ya think there aren't any BANG fans still out there some 30 odd years later, well there are. I'm still spinnin' your vinyl and jammin to those tunes. Your music kicks ass. I bought your albums back in the early 70's when I was stationed in Turkey and they still reside within my prized possessions . Keep on rockin', and I hope you guys can tour up here in the north country some time soon. Thanks for the music.

A bass player in Antrim NH.



3.Sep.2007 15:53:02
Name: Dzjenghis Khan
Homepage: http://freakpodium.langweiligkeit.eu/members/108/

GREETINGS FROM THE NETHERLANDS. WE ARE HUGE FANS!!! WE WARM UP IN PRACTICE WITH YOUR SONGS. KEEP THE HARD ROCK ALIVE!!!




29.Jun.2007 15:38:47
Name: alan whiteside
Homepage: n/a

had only thought there was one ever LP bang.then last week went into itunes and found all these cds.have downloaded the maze.it is a great cd with a wide variety of songs.keep up the good work guys.have still got my vinyl bang!! cheers alan fom scotland....



26.Jun.2007 00:45:24
Name: Craig Steffen
Homepage: n/a

Great to see you guys are still cranking out music. Seems like, let's see 35 years ago today or so when BANG! came out. I'm from Miami and was at my 30 year high school reunion 3 years ago and even then some us were commenting about how hooked we were from the start!!! It was only a few weeks ago that the gorgeous girl I knew since age 15 and linked up after the reunion commented (What happened to them? They were great!!!) Glad to see you still are. I can hardly wait to let her know about your website. BTW... I've been playing guitar since I was 13 years old and it always wierds people out when I start pulling these tunes out of the back of my mind and they say "that sounds really cool, did you just make that up?" You guys got the credit. Best of luck to you.



18.Jun.2007 23:58:34
Name: Chris
Homepage: n/a

Wow...out of the blue I put Frank's name into Google and found you guys....I can't believe you are still together after all these years....
I used to watch you practice in the basement in Claymont and went with you when you played with Steppenwolf. Hopefully..there are all those old Capital Records photos left in my mom's basement??
:]Hometown Girl....Chris Jordan



2.Jun.2007 22:19:16
Name: alan
Homepage: n/a

i'm still listening to bang since the early '70's. it still sounds great. i found a few decent vinyl copies at flea markets, but now i have a few pristine copies- it's nice to see the albums available on cd also. Bang gets compared to some bigger name bands; i think those bands should be compared to bang. i always used to think that bang were from the fort lauderdale area; i'm kind of disappointed to learn that they are not. i figured that they were like home town heroes.



12.May.2007 05:24:40
Name: crossroader
Homepage: n/a

I'm listening to your music just for 2-3 days and you're really a great band.. I think Bang could be huge like Black Sabbath..The Queen is my favorite song on the album 'Bang'...



14.Apr.2007 19:04:56
Name: MM
Homepage: http://www.windmark.com

I cut my teeth on you guys. I have been in the music business my whole life and have played and recorded with a lot of bands. Now I have a world class recording studio and record company. The track for my was "feel the hurt".



9.Apr.2007 01:38:57
Name: bob swan
Homepage: n/a

hey guys, did you ever open for the guess who in charlottle n.c.? I
use to absolutley love you guys!!! Future shock is forever etched in
my soul



5.Apr.2007 16:40:58
Name: Shawn
Homepage: n/a

Hey Tony,
Just wanted to let you know that I absolutely love the Mother/
Bow to the King album. There isn’t one track on there I dislike.
In fact, I introduced it to my band and now our sound kicks even
more ass. Don’t know what took me so long, but I ordered the
Death of Country. Can’t freaking wait!

Peace,
Shawn




2.Apr.2007 16:10:53
Name: Mark
Homepage: http://www.oplei.com

Your music is amazing.



17.Mar.2007 08:20:53
Name: Garen
Homepage: n/a

I'm a 54 year guy who still plays air guitar when I listen to anything by Bang. How can you NOT play air guitar when you hear any Bang song?I have been a Bang fan since the 1st album. Before computers and before the music was released on CD Bang fans had nothing but the old records to cling to. I would love to see video of Bang. Old video, new video, any video... More of everything from Bang. Tony, Frank and Frankie, there is a huge market out there for anything Bang. Even though I have all the old Bang records, I made sure I downloaded all the Bangs songs so I could have them wherever I go. By the way, they were all downloaded legally from the Bangstore.com
I look forward to the day when more information becomes available about Bang. Your music truly made an impression on me, back then. . .and today
If there is any type of Bang video out there, I sure would like to see it.... I always have and always will be a Bang fan... Bring it on guys, we're craving more...



5.Feb.2007 10:48:50
Name: Tommy Nuss
Homepage: n/a

This is great stumbling onto this site. I have been a fan of Bang since 1981 when my brother passed onto me his 8 track ( remember those) of the 1st album. I played it until it died. I found a immaculate vinyl copy a couple years back . I live 25 miles west of Philly. WMMR 93.3 has a DJ who plays what he calls the vinyl cut around 2:15 PM every week day. I am going to offer to bring the album in and see if he'll play a cut on the radio. I think the listeners will dig it. I will let you know how it goes. I am a huge Sabbath fan and I loved this record as much as any of theirs. Was quite a surprise to find you guys were local. I ordered all the albums on disc and be sure I will spread the word . Keep Rockin'



24.Jan.2007 15:15:39
Name: Shawn
Homepage: n/a

I am an aspiring musician and when I heard “Questions” on satellite
radio for the first time, it was like a curtain opening. I had to have
some of your music. I searched for your album everywhere, but had
no luck. I am very excited to find this web page. I just wanted to
say that you guys are one of the greatest Rock bands I have ever
heard. Thank You.



11.Jan.2007 06:21:31
Name: DAVID REYNOLDS-HANSON
Homepage: n/a

AS SOMEONE RIGHTLY SAID YOUR MUSIC IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE CRAP AROUND TODAY, STAY FREE



11.Jan.2007 05:50:09
Name: DAVID REYNOLD-HANSON
Homepage: n/a

Brilliany music like this is timeless and never ages although matures like a fine wine, thanks for help Tony, your a star. peace Hippie Dave, North of England

 
07/04/08 at 08:32 PM

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23.Dec.2005 09:23:28
Name: Mike Miller
Homepage: n/a

Hate to admit it but the memory is starting to go. Did you guys play (or anyone in Central PA remember) at the Williams Grove Park bandstand in 1973/1974 timeframe. I was talking about BANG while we were looking thru some of my vinyl and it brought back memories. I had to dig out my turntable and give Mother/Bow to the King a spin.
Thanks for the memories.


19.Dec.2005 15:37:13
Name: Eric Colin
Homepage: n/a

Just wanted to say thanks for the great music.
I never tire of your first two albums, so that must mean they've stood the test of time!
How about a tour? you might be surprised at how many fans you have


6.Dec.2005 21:18:00
Name: R C Cipher
Homepage: n/a

Thanks for making some Kick-ass music.I never thought i would find your music again.The tape that i had gave up some years ago.If you go on tour &come to Texas let me know i have a group of friends that will attend.R.C.


4.Dec.2005 21:32:06
Name: Josh
Homepage: n/a

Back in ’73 (I was 13) my older brother had your first album on 8-track and I loved it. I managed to find one other album ( Mother/Bow to the King) of yours in the small town we live in. Of course the 8-track died many years ago, but I still listen to Mother/Bow to the King on vinyl occasionally. I got an i-pod the other day and thought how great it would be to have some Bang on it. You were not i-tunes so I googled “70’s rock band bang” and found your site, and I’m really excited to get my order and start listening. Thank You very much, I’d like to chat again sometime and ask you a couple of questions if that’s alright. Josh.


28.Nov.2005 16:33:17
Name: Ed
Homepage: n/a

tony, i was listening to the mother original lp at a friends place and he told me about your site, he also explained you had opened up for deep purple way back in the day, i love old hard rock from the late 60s to mid 80s and the lp he played me was fantastic and i thought it such a good deal to be able to get all 4 early ones on 2 cds, hope to hear more from you guys best regards


28.Nov.2005 16:32:13
Name: a fan
Homepage: n/a

Hey guys how are you all doing still rocking I hope. Well I have had your two albums BANG and MOTHER BOW TO THE KING for bout 2 months now I have nearly warn them out. They are two of my favourite albums of all time. I could now never live without your music I am planning on learning the guitar so I am gunna SLAM out some of your tunes to the people hear in New Zealand so they can appreciate some good music thanks so much for the music guys PEACE.


28.Nov.2005 16:30:40
Name: Steve Frost
Homepage: n/a

Hey Tony; WOW! congradulations on THE MAZE ! It is a friggin masterpiece I knew it would be good but whoa it totally blew me away ! I have been on board with you guys for most of the way and it is thrilling to see you triumph in the present day. It kinda reminds me of a George Foreman thing. I know it sounds cheesy but the kids really do need you. I'm constantly falling into the role of teacher the older I get and you've just made the job easier by showing them how its done but the old school in the present day wow awesome you are aging like some kinda fine wine thing! Maybe if enough people agree you can make that Savannah thing a regular occurance ? I anxiously will wait for the next disc and if it doesn't happen I'll keep enjoying the ones that do exist!



23.Nov.2005 17:47:44
Name: guy
Homepage: n/a

Hi! I'm glad that you run again since many years, and I hope that you continuous, sorry for my english but I like your music since '72, when I hear Bang with 'Lost And Christians' At this time I don't know if it possible to have your music in CD, but I find the right adresse And I so thank you. because it's been a longh time I search for your name Thanks a lot and taking care Guy
Longueuil, Canada -


10.Nov.2005 00:52:56
Name: Peter Dlugosinski
Homepage: http://http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZvladdrac666

If you haven't heard Mother/Bow to the King, do yourself a favor and buy this cd. A truelly essential cd to own from the early seventies. The Queen and Our Home are great. A truelly unappreciated band like Pentagram who just didn't get the break they needed to hit it big.


7.Nov.2005 17:34:30
Name: bill martin jr.
Homepage: n/a

long time no hear. hope alls well.drop me a e-mail,let me know anything good.i need my fix.

later,stay well


6.Nov.2005 12:57:08
Name: jeff
Homepage: n/a

I just listened to BANG's self-titled album for the first time this past weekend and I was blown away. I kept having to remind myself I wasn't listening to one of my old favorites! It's beyond me why you guys aren't grouped with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper, KISS, etc. in terms of classic 70s guitar rock bands. I hope the creation of this website and the release of Maze is the beginning of you guys actually getting the level of appreciation you suprisingly never got. Good luck and keep rockin'! --Jeff from Ohio


10.Oct.2005 01:22:11
Name: maximo
Homepage: n/a

hi guys, i'm an argentinian fan of you since the reissue of your GREAT music on cd some years ago. Music is one of the best seventies albums I've ever heard... me and my friends salutes you from argentina... ah, by the way, your site is very cool... bye


24.Sep.2005 11:33:12
Name: krish
Homepage: n/a

Hey Guys, It is great to see your web site and your music back in the scene. I wait wait to here your stuff again. I'll have to take a look at your store. Keep up the great work. Krish


20.Sep.2005 19:31:38
Name: hugo
Homepage: n/a

What a great surprise. 1972 we were getting crazy listening to Bang's music. The last 15 years I was searching for records but unfortunatly no success at all. And today, what do I find. Bang I feel great Hugo from Switzerland


7.Sep.2005 19:00:14
Name: guy
Homepage: n/a

Hi! I'm glad that you run again since many years, and I hope that you continuous, sorry for my english but I like your music since '72, when I hear Bang with 'Lost And Christians' At this time I don't know if it possible to have your music in CD, but I find the right adresse And I so thank you. because it's been a longh time I search for your name Thanks a lot and taking care


4.Aug.2005 01:47:45
Name: Michael Sunday
Homepage: http://www.sundayusa.com

Well isn't this funny. I'm out on the web and
Bang's website turns up. I'm the guy who signed
Bang at Capitol and produced their first album.
Just for the record, Capitol didn't "sign" the band, I worked it out with Rick Bowen and Jimmy
Ienner (a real big time record producer with
Eric Carmen and Three Dog Night) and then told
Capitol we should sign them. As usual the record company was largely clueless. I liked working with the Franks and Tony. So here's a weird little
twist. Apparently they substituted Bruce Gary on drums for a later album. Bruce is the brother of
Felice Gary who worked for me at Capitol. Small
world. Anyway, hi to the boys, hope all is well.
Who would have thought anything would last this
long?

Best wishes...Michael


22.Jul.2005 11:59:19
Name: srenfro
Homepage: n/a

Hey SUPERDAVE I was at that show! Still have the BANG album on Vinyl. Lost a lotta friends over the Music I dig all for the best.....


11.Jul.2005 13:02:29
Name: Super Dave
Homepage: n/a

Greetings!
I was first introduced to BANG in the early seventies. They were the warm up band for James Gang at Will Rogers in Ft. Worth. Yes...I can still remember those days! It was fun for all. The acoustics sucked but we didn`t care. What mattered was the music and BANG was a big part of that. I`m rediscovering some of the great music of my youth and loving it! Todays kids could learn alot from their parents (we`ve been there DONE that!) since "todays music just doesn`t have the same soul".
I`m 53 and still rock just as hard as I did then and still LOVE the tunes.
...Super Dave...


10.May.2005 18:57:12
Name: vasilis zacharopoulos
Homepage: n/a

Hi!
The past six months I have been really digging Bang's music and I am really taken with it. Unfortunatelly I have only listened to "Bang" and "Mother/Bow to the King", so I am really looking forward to digging Bang's other stuff. Has anybody mentioned that Bang's voice is the big influence of Trouble's Eric Wagner?
Cheers and thanks for the divine music...


4.Apr.2005 16:00:00
Name: buzlightyear
Homepage: n/a

Bang's stuff is definitely in its own niche and they are a favorite band of mine, especially the BANG! album. They seemed to get progressively less "heavy" with subsequent albums, although "Idealist Realist" from the Mother/Bow to the King album is very fine. If you liked the first album a lot, you might try to find a copy of Hardstuff's "Bulletproof" CD(1972-Purple Records) - it's also a killer.


19.Mar.2005 12:19:35
Name: jim
Homepage: n/a

Beyond the glow of the neon skies........I've finally found my beloved Bang! Been looking a long time.


28.Feb.2005 12:23:05
Name: Jeff
Homepage: n/a

I have listened to bang for years.I too thought know one else knew who they were.Glad to see everyone out there who knows great rock.Hope to see you guys touring in the near future.THANKS


26.Feb.2005 21:56:18
Name: bill martin
Homepage: n/a

whats up guys,long time no hear.hope all's well.
let me know whats goin on,looking forward to seeing you again,hopefully?
peace
billy




20.Feb.2005 03:23:37
Name: Jockster
Homepage: n/a

I logged-on to your website a few years back and bought the combo CDs, but wasn't able to get the RTZ disc because y'all were either in short supply then or y'all just didn't like my money...8-) (I was able to download the MP3s of the songs though)
Anyway my first encounter with y'all was back in '72 at the Pinehillas drive-in theatre in west Orlando, when a close friend of mine clued my brother and I in on your music. Ever since then I've kicked myself in the behind over losing the 8-track I had of your first commercial "BANG" album. I lost a bunch of 8-tracks in a car break-in theft back then. Had this one called RAMATAM, with a juiced up April Lawton guitarist who with the other RAMATAM musicians followed a similar path that y'all did in your early outings in Florida.
I haven't been able to correctly set up the combo CDs I acquired from y'all in my MediaPlayer's Album Art and track listing, b/c the CDDB doesn't list with AMG, who Microsoft primarily searches to. I can edit the tracks and all but that takes the fun out of the automatic features of the MediaPlayer.

I'm originally from upstate N.Y. near the capitol, but grew up in central Fla. during my teen years. My two oldest brothers had a successful high school band in New York called The Outcasts, back in the middle '60's. The second oldest brother, Dennis, lives in south Florida and has been in and out of Florida bands all throughout his teen and adult life, (he plays guitar, 6-string and bass) and had done guitar work for a south Fla. band called Bandit. He's also written his own album and produced it to his family and friends, but that's as far as he has gone with it. His guitar playing and 70's rock and roll interest has kept my brothers and I tuned to the bands of the likes of your sounds.
So thanks for keeping the sounds I cherish alive with the same zest of the past times.

(b-t-w, FYI my family roots come from Somerset County, PA where an old township called Elk Lick once was. It's near Salisbury)


10.Feb.2005 15:25:40
Name: Sergio Quiquivix
Homepage: n/a

OK Bang ! you are one of the most Hard Rock Bands I ever heard, and let me tell you that in Central America in my country Guatemala we know you very well, it is a little country but your music is still playing there since 1970's, and all your fans are celebrating your disc MAZE, it is really amazing !!!, congratulations for you all !

Long Life For Rock & Roll !!!!

YEAH !



22.Jan.2005 11:11:30
Name: Lar
Homepage: n/a

The Maze....WOOOWWW !!!!! Instant classic! I love the continuity of being with Rick Bowen again,BIG sound,great production.You guys are MEANT to be together "...like well worn shoes- that fit so well- friends never die..." The CD is a masterpiece, all of you should be Very proud! Even through the "give and take" of collaboration, I bet you guys had a BLAST making this(pardon me) record. Your friendship and respect for each other comes blasting through the speakers. Thank you guys for returning me to the fun memories of my youth.It was REAL close to a Religious experience! How can you remake a classic like BOW TO THE KING ! Well you succeeded, congrats.

" ...we stand tall on a hill-playing our song-touching the clouds-looking down..."


12.Jan.2005 03:37:50
Name: David Muddiman, Starground Audio USA
Homepage: http://davemix.tripod.com

BANG BANG BANG

This is a special hello to the great boys in the
Band! And to the Bang fans, who are a
wonderful inspiration themselves.

I have been to heaven on earth 5 times. Five
times I have been Bang's audio Engineer. I
mixed Bang live in either theatres of intimate
nightclubs. Wow. You think listening to them
live is awesome ... try being the guy who
actually makes Bang go bang!

Bang is so intense live. But let's not forget it's
the passion and the thoughtfulness of the
songs which give them that impact on us.

So when they do tour again (Oh I'm talking to
the band now) I want to be there right with
them.

While I was working with Bang on the east
coast, they would also fly to California and
record the new album, "The Maze" It was a
great time for the band. As luck would have it,
I needed to test some recording equipement,
so at one of the intimate east coast shows I
recorded the song "The Maze" to
High-resolution 16 track digital.

I have it in MP3 format and have shared it with
most members of Bang. Perhaps there are
others who are interested, and if Bang will
permit, it could be availabe on their website or
even mine.

The live version, recorded a month before the
album displays the momentum that was
building into their new album. It's more direct
than the album. It has different personnel
(Tony wasn't the drummer for the smaller east
coast shows, but the good surprise was Frank
playing dueling harmonic lead guitar with his
son). Obviously the band worked carefully to
make the album the right way and with the
correct people - and it shows. Still this
alternative version is hot (great drum solo).

I guess I just need to share some fond
memories.

Bang. Thank you. Thank you very much.

David
davemix.tripod.com
(Frank - my number's on the website)


5.Jan.2005 17:18:01
Name: Larry Smith
Homepage: n/a

WOW! I can't believe I finally found this site! I was begining to think I was the only fan of BANG!
I think I'm still in shock that you're back together,with a new CD to boot!!I can't wait to recieve"Death of a Country"I'm foaming at the mouth in anticipation!PLEASE come to Kansas city!Best of luck, Lar


4.Jan.2005 23:01:23
Name: wes clements
Homepage: n/a

Thanx..... I listened.... I learned.... I played.... You Rock....


29.Dec.2004 08:34:09
Name: mark
Homepage: n/a

I wanted to write and thank you for the contribution you made to getting my radio show off the ground. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you contributing material! I've added the link to your site to my website as well (I'm still working on the site, so it's not up yet). Again, thank you so much...it's greatly appreciated!



27.dec.2004 15:33:38
Name: bill martin jr.
Homepage: n/a

thanks for the music! the way it seems this ride is never going to end, and that works for me.peace, see you soon.


24.dec.2004 21:53:06
Name: Ernie Hollingsworth
Homepage: n/a

I finally got my copy of "The Maze". I am so glad that it lives up to the Bang reputation. It provides a wonderful balance between the heavy bass and riffs and the delicate cuts. The first listen was with headphones, and I knew every cut was worthy because my mind created visualizations with ease and they drifted seamlessly with each track. The clean sound and technical wizardry provides a really nice touch my old records can't match. Rick's influence is quite evident. I seem to favor the LP's/CD he has been involved with.

The new web site is really good too. I hope you guys get the rewards you deserve for your talent and hard work. The "News" says "The journey begins". Can you give us a hint at where that journey might take you? Surely it will provide a great gig in Savannah. I missed seeing you guys in the early 70's and want to see you playing this stuff.

The invitation to go out on the Ogeechee River still stands. Let me know when you are in Savannah and need a relaxing time out with Mother Nature.

The best of luck to you all, with high hopes that you will keep this new effort going. It certainly has potential!

Ernie


19.dec.2004 23:06:52
Name: Jeanne Barnett
Homepage: http://christmasballs.com

I just wanted to say Hello to Frank and Frankie. I have been keeping in touch via your website, which looks great, by the way, I haven't heard the CD yet, but will get it soon. Hope to catch up with you guys at some point. I'm doing a few gigs in the area and would love to get together sometime and jam!!
Stay real,
Jeanne



19.dec.2004 12:59:00
Name: Nikki
Homepage: n/a

Just wanted to say good luck with the new album...and HI UNCLE frankie


18.dec.2004 22:31:29
Name: tony richards
Homepage: n/a

best of luck to Frank and Frankie with the new album . you guys are the best. had a great time at the studio in savannah.


18.dec.2004 20:44:02
Name: Tom Muckinhaupt
Homepage: n/a

Just got the new cd yesterday. It's great! "The Maze" was definitely worth the wait. It's a cool mix between hard rock and the mellower sound of "Bang Music" with updated production. Thanks for the great music!


18.dec.2004 00:29:49
Name: Kevin Wilkinson Sr
Homepage: n/a

Got the new CD today!!! Great job guys!!! How about some live dates to follow??!! Thanks for keeping Bang alive..I'll help!!


17.dec.2004 19:32:12
Name: tony diorio
Homepage: http://www.BANGstore.com

BANG's finest album, "The Maze" is finished. FREE mp3's are no more. We have given away almost 200,000 song downloads. To all our fans: Thank You!


3.Dec.2004 12:13:55
Name: tony
Homepage: http://www.BANG.com

Jim...Capitol never released any of our music on CD and does not even have us in their catalog. Can you beleve that..4 albums + singles with them.
No Sugar is not on our CD's due to all the publishing and trademark situations we would have to deal with..


3.Dec.2004 11:21:12
Name: jim
Homepage: n/a

I owned a copy of Mother/Bow to the king album (bootleg cd from Lizzard Records/Lauderdale Production, not licenced by the band. It contains eight tracks (Mother, Humple, Keep on Idealist Realist No Sugar tonight Feel the Hurt Tomorrow Bow to the king). Does anyone know anything for "No sugar..."? (words etc)Also why this song is not contained in the douple cd selling in this site? Last (but not least!) how the hell can an music company sell an unauthorished (and extremely poor, no boutleg bad copies of both covers)without consequences? P.s. Capitol Records has ever issued Bang's
cds?


2.Dec.2004 21:31:20
Name: tony
Homepage: http://www.BANG.com

Lizzard Records is selling bootleg CD's not licenced by us..1 Album..
CD's we sell have 2 albums with 8 page booklet..


2.Dec.2004 18:43:49
Name: jim
Homepage: n/a

Hi! This a reply to tony@bangmusic.com! I couln't sent this message though email.
Anyway, the music store was Metropolis! In Athens! The album was single containg eight tracks! I have left the cd in the car so it is not in front of me. But I remember that it is licenced to an music company by Lizzard Records (an italian company I think).
Now the rest is for Bang's fans (especially fans in Greece)
One great thing to be mentioned is that a journalist from Metal Hammer (greek edition) mentions in his page (for three issues in the row!) what a grat band is Bang and their big influence in groups like Pentagram and some stoner rock bands. His words ("...find their albums, yoy can't understand what you loose.." among others) force me to search for Bang! I wish other people do the same! I have a great collection of 70's rock (from Yes, Captain Beyond to Pavlov's Dog and Black Widow just to mention a few) but Bang just blow my head! Since I heard 2112 from Rush nothing (back to 1998) nothing has done this before!


30.Nov.2004 16:37:29
Name: jim
Homepage: n/a

Last week I bought Mother/Bow to King Cd from a music store. Surely this edition is not approved by the band! Anyway I listen to this album all the time! Bang are heavy-metal pioneers!


17.Nov.2004 16:06:36
Name: John Daly
Homepage: n/a

Was just going through my old albums and came across a 'Bang' album. Glad to see you guys are still around and I look forward to hearing some new tunes.

-john



3.Nov.2004 11:52:01
Name: bill martin jr
Homepage: n/a

whats up guys. sorry i have not checked in. the cd is great,thanks again tony.my girls are killing me with wanting to see you play,and i am ready myself.hope alls well. peace



18.Oct.2004 13:56:09
Name: Mel Darts
Homepage:

I really enjoyed your website. Good luck in your work.


18.Oct.2004 02:14:23
Name: cathy
Homepage: n/a

frank i met you at chilis and i was just thinking about when you said TAKE THE D OUT OF DOVER BECAUSE ITS OVER and how funny that was. It was nice talking with you.


4.Oct.2004 10:04:54
Name: Malia
Homepage: n/a

This message is for Frank Gilcken. Frank, I've missed talking to you. How about exchanging a new "Bang" CD for those 2 little CD's I haven't sent to you. We won't mention their names. Is it a deal, pal!


1.Oct.2004 15:57:19
Name: Adesoro segun
Homepage: http://www.yahoo.com

I what to know enough things about your websites


1.Oct.2004 08:40:39
Name: phillip
Homepage: n/a

How is my favorate band doing..Haven't heard much from you..


17.Sep.2004 07:34:30
Name: bobby
Homepage: n/a

What can I say about the power of BANG? I only wish I was around during those days when real heavy rock ruled(and an OZ of Columbian Gold was only 15 bucks!!!!!.) I dec have missed out on an incredible era, but thank God I discovered so many obscure classics like Lucifer's Friend, Leafhound, Stray, and most all, by far one of the best bands of any era.......Thank you BANG! Hope you guys consider a tour in support of the new album


13.Sep.2004 14:23:15
Name: steve
Homepage: n/a

This is so cool! I listened to the first Bang lp when I was a dj at a small community college radio station in early '76, and I've been a fan of yours eversince! I hadn't heard any thing about you guys since the late 70's. Rock On!!


10.Sep.2004 13:56:41
Name: Don Maier
Homepage: n/a

I just read the BANGstory and now I see why I liked your music. It has that PA. flair about it. My fav album was the second album, the "music shot from guns"! Good luck in all your new concerts.


6.Sep.2004 19:02:54
Name: François BECQUART
Homepage: n/a

I've been a Bang fan since 1985, when I heard some of their tracks on a local radio in Lille (france), where I was living then. One of the best days of my life was the 5th of April 1994, when I could purchase the "Bang" album (the italian issue by EMI Italiana). Another great day was the 8th of March 2000, when I purchased the "Mother" album, issued on CD by another excellent italien label, Lizard Records. Bang is for me a long story because I spent 15 years to get their albums (I got the last one in July 2001) and because I have always devoted a cult to them, especially when I discovered that they were the first Stoner band, 25 years before Fu Manchu and Spiritual Beggars. Bang will remain a milestone among the underground heavy rock bands of the 70s. Strasbourg, France


5.Sep.2004 10:53:53
Name: Steve
Homepage: n/a

When metal was young and the world was naive, BANG was there. You were there with me in '72 along with my '68 Chevelle w/ 8-track player. And High Times!#$% Man, where are those days? Long live your music!!



5.Sep.2004 10:52:41
Name: bill
Homepage: n/a

i just bought your latest effort,and it sounds great.i have your first three albums on the capital label and what a pleasent surprise to listen to some new music by you guys.i love your first three albums and still have them in my record collection.do you still tour?i would love to catch you live!take care.....



3.Sep.2004 21:47:24
Name: Susan
Homepage: n/a

I'm so excited. I've never been able to find anyone who even remembers the band Bang, and now I've actually found a place to order the CD. I'm feeling a little antique right now, but I will be sending a check out soon to order the CD of the first two albums. Thank you.


1.Sep.2004 22:07:11
Name: dave
Homepage: n/a

The first BANG album has been one of my all-time favorites for nearly 30 years! I can't wait to see what the "lost first album" sounds like.


1.Sep.2004 22:06:16
Name: KEV
Homepage: n/a

Last summer i'm tuning in the local college station WLVR FM 91.3 which plays the stuff commercial radio wont play; to my utter DELIGHT!! i hear the ripping lead from FUTURE SHOCK. So i call the station and who other than your old buddy Al Fritzinger (AJ Fritz) is spinning these glorious, old, misplaced but never forgotten smokin' rock tunes!!! Only ever saw one copy of that BANG album, and that was back in 1974, a friend of mine bought the album because of the art work on the cover. We had never heard any of the music before, hell we were only 14 at the time but listening to the likes of BUDGIE, PRIEST and HARD STUFF at the time and BANG fit into our collection beautifully!! Anyway, the other day i hear Al spinning from his wonderful collection and call to make a BANG request and he fills me in on your web site, which is definately cool, and find out his copy is on CD. The guys wont beleive it when i show up at the next party with a copy of my own!!! Wish more people had the desire you guys have. I'll be checking from time to time.


1.Sep.2004 08:34:42
Name: RWS
Homepage: n/a

Been listening to the BANG all day. Really brings back memories. I had a couple of BANG 8 track tapes as a youth. Didn't know if you guys were a regional act or what. Your album did make it to Austin though. I have to say I've been looking on the net for any info on BANG for at least a couple of years. I was very happy to discover your site. I hope there will be shirts/hats available. Good luck with your recent endeavors.


31.Aug.2004 21:24:20
Name: cherry
Homepage: n/a

Ordered the Cd aand can't wait till I get it. Lost my copy years ago..thought you guys faded away but see you haven't

cherry



31.Aug.2004 21:22:55
Name: beaver
Homepage: n/a

I saw you guys in tampa stadium with 3 dog night and deep purple whaat a great show.

beaver



31.Aug.2004 17:59:33
Name: Jim
Homepage: n/a

Incredible!!!!! I thought you guys had vanished from the face of the earth. It was 1972 and I was a 17 year old senior in high school. My 19 year old brother was doing a hitch in the service and sent home dozens of albums and "Conan The Barbarian" comics. The artwork in the comics blew me away, (Barry W. Smith), and so did one of the albums called "Bang". It was one of the best summers I ever had, playing baseball, basketball, trying to date every cute girl that would talk to me and listening to Bang with headphones on. I will be purchasing your CD(s) ASAP. I'm also interested in reading the rest of your BIO. I understand that nothing stays the same, but I'm curious to see how much your music has changed over the years, (or has it????) Great page and good luck.


31.Aug.2004 17:58:16
Name: pat
Homepage: n/a

Hi...I'm from Baltimore, MD. and have been looking for your albums on CD for years. It's about time. Can't wait to hear the MAZE


31.Aug.2004 17:57:13
Name: Krish
Homepage: n/a

Hey Guys, It is great to see your web site and your music back in the scene. I wait wait to here your stuff again. I'll have to take a look at your store. Keep up the great work. Krish


30.Aug.2004 13:18:38
Name: coaster
Homepage: n/a

Hey guys..Thought I was the only one who listened to Bang. I only knew of one album. "Bang" I still have it. Now if I can get out of this fog and back to reality...whatever that is. Thanks for the f**king good times back in the 70's. ô¿ô



30.Aug.2004 13:18:06
Name: guy
Homepage: n/a

Hi! I'm glad that you run again since many years, and I hope that you continuous, sorry for my english but I like your music since '72, when I hear Bang with 'Lost And Christians' At this time I don't know if it possible to have your music in CD, but I find the right adresse And I so thank you. because it's been a longh time I search for your name Thanks a lot and taking care


26.Aug.2004 18:51:29
Name: Knut
Homepage: n/a

Hey, you're still out there. Loved your 70s albums, and great to see you are issuing the unreleased one. Good luck to you and thanks for that great noise you make. I always recommend your albums to lovers of real heavy rock music. A great find you have been for me, being born around the time when you guys were first hitting the road.
Knut Kongsvinger, Norway


26.Aug.2004 18:50:24
Name: james
Homepage: n/a

I think you guys rule. it's funny how almost nobody know's of you, but yet so many of these so called "metal heads" think that what they are playing is called Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal.



25.Aug.2004 20:57:41
Name: don
Homepage: n/a

I have loved you guys since Questions was first played on St. Louis radio station KSHE , together with Windfair both are considered classics and are played every so often on sunday morning . I like the 2 heavy songs on RTZ and hope the new cd has moreof a heavy slant. THANKS for this website



23.Aug.2004 11:08:54
Name: DAVE
Homepage: n/a

Bang. The record is deep in me and I am amazed you cats are here. Until I logged on, I thought I was one of a few that felt the impact. With great respect,


23.Aug.2004 11:07:06
Name: Kee
Homepage: n/a

Hey guys, great to see your still rocking!! I say ya'll in birmingham Ala in 1971 and you guys were great..I bought 2 of your albums and as i moved to another part of the country i kinda lost track of ya...was glad to run up on your web page as i was surfing for old tuns that rocked....


22.Aug.2004 11:42:36
Name: phil
Homepage: n/a

Finally! In the wee hours of the morning after years of wonder--what in the world happened to Bang--I found you. The old riff machine. I eagerly await the CDs. Saw you in 1972 with Jethro Tull (if memory serves me)at Memorial Colossium in Dallas. Keep up the work and good luck!



22.Aug.2004 09:03:52
Name: bill
Homepage: n/a

i just bought your latest effort,and it sounds great.i have your first three albums on the capital label and what a pleasent surprise to listen to some new music by you guys.i love your first three albums and still have them in my record collection.do you still tour?i would love to catch you live!take care


21.Aug.2004 16:17:43
Name: hugo
Homepage: n/a

What a great surprise. 1972 we were getting crazy listening to Bang's music. The last 15 years I was searching for records but unfortunatly no success at all. And today, what do I find. Bang I feel great Hugo from Switzerland



21.Aug.2004 16:16:08
Name: timmy forest
Homepage: n/a

Wow! I thaught ya'll were lost for ever. A chnace encounter with a guy on Napster brought you back to me after so many years. He turned me onto your website. You were one of my favorite bands in the early 70's.Had the chance to see you in Baton Rouge, La. Must have been 71-72. Those days are a little foggy. LOL The show was great, I remember ya'll throwing out these paper guns with BANG written on them. You could pop them open and they would go BANG. Didn't take much back then to impress a teenager. We all thaught it was the coolest thing till we wore it out. Anyway, Glad to know you guys are still alive & rocking. Hopefully one day I will get to see you live again. Rock On..



21.Aug.2004 14:17:50
Name: John V.
Homepage: n/a

Comments:
A pleasure to see one of the most under rated early 1970's hard rock outfits back at it again.




21.Aug.2004 14:15:25
Name: pete d
Homepage: n/a

Recently received the Music/Death of a Country cd I ordered. The sound quality is excellent, as good as any "remastered" cds I have purchased.I hadnt heard the Music lp in probably 20 plus years. I had forgotten what a unique sound and style that lp has. I had remembered it as having sort of an Abbey Road feel to it but as I listened to it again for the first time, it even has kind of a 90's Seattle feel to it.Truley amazing! The best $15.00 Ive ever spent on a CD! I plan to get 2 copys of the first CD one for me and one as a suprise gift for a friend now that I know how good the sound quality is. Looking forward to getting the new one as well. KEEP ROCKIN!



21.Aug.2004 14:12:58
Name: Guy Bouchard
Homepage: n/a

Hi! I'm glad that you run again since many years, and I hope that you continuous, sorry for my english but I like your music since '72, when I hear Bang with 'Lost And Christians' At this time I don't know if it possible to have your music in CD, but I find the right adresse And I so thank you. because it's been a longh time I search for your name Thanks a lot and taking care Guy
Longueuil, Canada -


21.Jul.2004 11:11:35
Name: Clarence Wilson
Homepage: n/a

7/6/01 Bang show at Jaxx. Would love to heard it will be rerun or posted in mp3


8.Jul.2004 05:13:39
Name: vasilis zacharopoulos
Homepage: http://www.insidecharmers.tk

Hi!
The past six months I have been really digging Bang's music and I am really taken with it. Unfortunatelly I have only listened to "Bang" and "Mother/Bow to the King", so I am really looking forward to digging Bang's other stuff. Has anybody mentioned that Bang's voice is the big influence of Trouble's Eric Wagner?
Cheers and thanks for the divine music...


2.Jul.2004 11:18:40
Name: terry gibson
Homepage: n/a

Just got my copy of the maze! it's amazing..


18.Jun.2004 11:41:01
Name: tony
Homepage: n/a

Board is up and running again..
We will have a announcement soon about our two new players from Australia..
Guitar and Drums...


5.Jun.2004 20:01:58
Name: Dave Parker
Homepage: n/a

Welcome back to one of my favorite bands growing up in the early 70's (or does RTZ not count in the comeback timeline?) At first, I wasn't really diggin' the new album that much (I guess I was expecting a heavier album, like a 2004 version of the first record), but upon further listens, I really like it. I can't believe Frank's voice sounds exactly like it did on the early albums - fantastic! That's what always set BANG apart from the rest, in my book, was Frank's vocals! Keep on puttin' 'em out guys (just don't take as long!) Hope your tour takes you to the New England area!


29.dec.2004 22:42:31
Name: Tom Muckinhaupt
Homepage: n/a

I was wondering if you are going to sell any more Bang t-shirts in the future. I didn't get around to ordering one before, and I think the design for "The Maze" would make a great shirt!


27.dec.2004 15:33:38
Name: bill martin jr.
Homepage: n/a

thanks for the music! the way it seems this ride is never going to end, and that works for me.peace, see you soon.


24.dec.2004 21:53:06
Name: Ernie Hollingsworth
Homepage: n/a

I finally got my copy of "The Maze". I am so glad that it lives up to the Bang reputation. It provides a wonderful balance between the heavy bass and riffs and the delicate cuts. The first listen was with headphones, and I knew every cut was worthy because my mind created visualizations with ease and they drifted seamlessly with each track. The clean sound and technical wizardry provides a really nice touch my old records can't match. Rick's influence is quite evident. I seem to favor the LP's/CD he has been involved with.

The new web site is really good too. I hope you guys get the rewards you deserve for your talent and hard work. The "News" says "The journey begins". Can you give us a hint at where that journey might take you? Surely it will provide a great gig in Savannah. I missed seeing you guys in the early 70's and want to see you playing this stuff.

The invitation to go out on the Ogeechee River still stands. Let me know when you are in Savannah and need a relaxing time out with Mother Nature.

The best of luck to you all, with high hopes that you will keep this new effort going. It certainly has potential!

Ernie


19.dec.2004 23:06:52
Name: Jeanne Barnett
Homepage: http://christmasballs.com

I just wanted to say Hello to Frank and Frankie. I have been keeping in touch via your website, which looks great, by the way, I haven't heard the CD yet, but will get it soon. Hope to catch up with you guys at some point. I'm doing a few gigs in the area and would love to get together sometime and jam!!
Stay real,
Jeanne



19.dec.2004 12:59:00
Name: Nikki
Homepage: n/a

Just wanted to say good luck with the new album...and HI UNCLE frankie


18.dec.2004 22:31:29
Name: tony richards
Homepage: n/a

best of luck to Frank and Frankie with the new album . you guys are the best. had a great time at the studio in savannah.


18.dec.2004 20:44:02
Name: Tom Muckinhaupt
Homepage: n/a

Just got the new cd yesterday. It's great! "The Maze" was definitely worth the wait. It's a cool mix between hard rock and the mellower sound of "Bang Music" with updated production. Thanks for the great music!


18.dec.2004 00:29:49
Name: Kevin Wilkinson Sr
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Got the new CD today!!! Great job guys!!! How about some live dates to follow??!! Thanks for keeping Bang alive..I'll help!!


17.dec.2004 19:32:12
Name: tony diorio
Homepage: http://www.BANGstore.com

BANG's finest album, "The Maze" is finished. FREE mp3's are no more. We have given away almost 200,000 song downloads. To all our fans: Thank You!