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- We were introduced to you through Madam X in
the early 80's and then we came to know you from Vixen, who
gained a measure of fame in the late 80's. Nowadays, you have
a new project called Roktopuss. Could you tell us a little bit
about that? |
| Roxy: |
Roktopuss is Lorraine Lewis and myself coming
together to create some fresh rock with melody and teeth! Lorraine
and I have been in the music industry for many years, combine
our experiences, seasoned talent and our love of rock n roll
and you have the potential for some kickass rock n roll! |
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- How did you and Lorraine get together in the
first place, and when did you actually start working on this
project? |
| Roxy: |
Lorraine first contacted me back in the 1990s
to possibly put something together. We spoke a few times and
got along great but we realized that musically we were in different
places. I really dig her voice, she can sing anything but I'm
all about the music and it has to move me. She called me again
in 2004 while I was working with guitarist Brian Young from
the DLR band. He and I had recorded a couple of rhythm tracks
that needed vocals so I sent them to Lorraine. She nailed it
and we've been working together since. |
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- Roktopuss is a good play on words. Who came
up with it and how did you decide on the name? |
| Roxy: |
Well, Lorraine originally wanted to name the band
SUPER PUSSY and I could not see myself in a band called Super
Pussy so I came up with LUCILLE BALLS. Lorraine cringed at that
name but I was determined to come up with something that would
suit us. ROKTOPUSS just came to me one day. Lorraine thought
it was cute and she came up with the spelling and logo. Cute?
hmm, I'll give you cute. |
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- The band has quite a gimmick. In a way, you
kind of associate yourselves as the "Desperate Housewives
of Rock", with the characters from the TV show "Desperate
Housewives". How well does it fit you and Lorraine? Are
there actually any areas in your life that you're desperate
about? Perhaps you're being cynical toward the music industry? |
| Roxy: |
We're just desperate to rock! The song Dogbite
is about us trying to get some attention. The Desperate Housewives
tag is also about us juggling our home lives with our rock lives.
Roxy rocker kicks Roxy homemaker's ass on any given day! Lorraine
and I are proud of our 80s history, our experiences and perseverance
have helped us to become better today than ever. |
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- So, what do you think about today's music industry
and the new and upcoming bands? As a musician who had her share
of the 80's music scene, what are the differences and what's
your take all on this? |
| Roxy: |
It's an ever changing industry and now the artists
are in control, which is a good thing. The major record companies
are in the shitter. Touring is still huge and I think that's
great! I love nothing more than to get on that stage and pound
the skins until my hands bleed! I've heard some real good new
music but I'm old school and my hard rockin ears can't get enough
of Priest, Sabbath, Zeppelin, and Aerosmith…etc. |
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- What do you think is the reason for the new generation of
listeners longing for the past, and the older generation of
listeners holding onto the older music for dear life? |
| Roxy: |
Well, you're talking to an 80s rocker and that
era will never be duplicated. It was the decade of decadence,
great music and great times. It's about hearing that special
song that takes you back to younger, wilder days….The new
generation is turning on to the talent and showmanship of the
older bands because a lot of it's missing in many of today's
artists. Where are the rockstars? |
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- How do you feel about being influential to other
drummers, especially to younger girls who could be easily discouraged
as it's a man's world? |
| Roxy: |
Roxy: I don't think younger girls are easily discouraged
anymore. Girls are excelling in many things from music to
sports. If a girl wants to beat the skins for a living…have
at it! I'm flattered to hear that I have influenced drummers
male and female.
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- You have worked on your sister, guitarist Maxine Petrucci's
first solo album along with other great musicians such as
Billy Sheehan. As far as we know Maxine still continues to
write and record. But there hasn't been any tour in the works.
Is there a possibility of a tour that you could participate
in soon?
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| Roxy: |
Maxine is planning some show dates in the Detroit area unfortunately
she and I live 3,000 miles apart so it's not easy getting
together, however we're determined to hit the stage someday.
We have a connection that is forever and when we play together
it's magic.
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- What kind of tour & album plans do you have
for the near future? |
| Roxy: |
We have plans with Roktopuss to play shows beginning
late Feb. 2008. The cool thing about recording today is that
you can sell it on the internet as individual songs and/or CDs…it's
a wonderful thing. |
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- What about any other projects? Do you ever think
about surprising us with a solo project of your own? And if
so, what would be your ideal style to play? |
| Roxy: |
Roxy: I'm working on an instrumental as we speak
with Michael Pisculli on bass….it's pretty wild! I'll post
it on myspace and see what kind of reaction we get. I plan on
recording more instrumentals with a variety of musicians. I
have a few guitarists in mind; Brian Young happens to be one
of my favs, his guitar playing gives me a bone. |
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- Is there anything else you'd like to add or
mention? |
| Roxy: |
Roxy: I love hearing from friends and fans so
give me a shout and thanx for stickin' with me! [www.roxypetrucci.com]
[www.myspace.com/roxypetrucci] |
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- We'd like to wish you good luck with Roktopuss
as well as all your other projects, and hope to see you on stage
in our home country soon. |
| Roxy: |
My bags are packed with sticks in tow….let's
ROCK! |
