Michael Monroe of Hanoi Rocks

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with legendary glam metal frontman of Hanoi Rocks – Michael Monroe! The two start by getting into Michael’s return to America after several years away, comparing the old to the new NYC, and Northeast music icons like Bruce Springsteen and Joey Ramone. They explore Michael and Hanoi Rocks’ various musical influences, including Black Sabbath, Little Richard, Elvis, and Stiv Bators. Michael reflects on his upbringing in Sweden, from living on the streets and surviving to the early days of the band and their early glam looks and expression. He also spills the lowdown on pivotal interactions within his career, including asking Prince to produce the band, producing with Bob Ezrin, and making peace with Vince Neil. To close, Michael talks about the band’s last gig and lists his top 5 records everyone should own. Tune into a music history-filled chat with legend Michael Monroe!

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @scottlipps

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @robby_hoff

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC

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01:50 - Returning to play in America 

02:30 - Documentary 

05:00 - The old NYC

06:30 - Hells Angels 

08:15 - Bruce Springsteen 

11:30 - Joey Ramone 

15:55 - Growing up 

16:47 - Black Sabbath 

18:00 - Hair metal movement 

21:00 - Little Richard and Elvis 

22:00 - Sax and harmonica 

24:00 - Parents 

24:30 - Meeting Hanoi’s Andy McCoy 

26:12 - Band’s interesting early look 

27:22 - Living on the streets in Sweden 

30:22 - Surviving early on 

33:49 - Legacy 

34:35 - Razzle 

36:00 - Prince producing Hanoi

37:20 - Getting signed to CBS and Bob Ezrin producing 

39:40 - Oriental best remastered 

39:43 - Making peace with Vince Neil 

40:00 - Razzle’s death 

42:00 - Stiv Bators 

44:21 - Hanoi’s last gig 

47:30 - Writing a letter to Nikki Sixx about Razzle 

52:15 - AI Stiv Bators 

58:12 - Top 5 records everyone should own