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Dec 24, 1999

New single "Static"
New single "Static" was released in Japan on December 22nd.

Static / east west japan / AMCY-7111
  1. Static
  2. Static (Live)
  3. Superfantastic (Live)
  4. Electrified (Live)
  5. Hiding Place (Live)
  6. To Be With You (Live)

Dec 14, 1999

ANGELFIRE
Mr. Big will be appearing in the comic book called ANGELFIRE. The book will be out in February/March of 2000. Mr. Big will be fighting alongside of the heroes in ANGELFIRE, to defeat the demons that invaded the concert. The book will be $2.95, 32 pages (b&w interior), color cover. (Thanks Pete)

Dec 13, 1999

Happy Birthday to Pat!

Dec 7, 1999

MR. BIG live in Korea
MR. BIG will have shows at Sejong Cultural Center, Seoul on Jan 19th and 20th.
http://www.atlantic-records.com/frames/Artists_Music/tour.html?artistID=45

Dec 6, 1999

MR. BIG acoustic live on air
MR. BIG acoustic live on air on SPACE SHOWER TV's ZOOM OVERSEAS at Dec 4th 21:30 - 22:00. Repeat : Dec 5th 5:30 - 6:00, Dec 7th 10:30 - 11:00, Dec 8th 25:30 - 26:00, Dec 9th 17:30 - 18:00, Dec 10th 9:30 - 10:00
http://www.sstvnet.co.jp/news.html
http://www.sstvnet.co.jp/program5.html#zoomoverseas

Dec 6, 1999

On-the spot broadcasting of Millennium Final Countdown
Millennium Final Countdown will be broadcasted live on WOWOW.
http://www.wowow.co.jp/lineup/mill_live/contents.html#1

Dec 5, 1999

From BURRN!
BURRN! (Jan. 2000)
Interview with MR. BIG (Eric, Richie, Billy and Pat)

Dec 5, 1999

Message from Billy and Pat
Sound messages from Billy and Pat

Dec 5, 1999

Picture of Billy and Pat
Pictures of Billy and Pat in Japan

Nov 28, 1999

Interview with Pat & Billy in Japan
Interview with Pat & Billy in Japan

Nov 24, 1999

Mr. Big tour date in Japan
Updated Mr. Big tour date in Japan (from UDO promotion (in Japanese))
date venue time
Fukuoka Jan 3rd, 2000 Zepp Fukuoka 18:30
Hiroshima Jan 4th, 2000 Mielparque Hall Hiroshima 18:30
Nagoya Jan 6th, 2000 Nagoya Citizens Hall 19:00
Tokyo Jan 8th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00
Jan 9th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00
Jan 10th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00
Yokohama Jan 12th, 2000 Kanagawa Kenmin Hall 19:00
Sendai Jan 13th, 2000 Sendai Sunplaza Hall 19:00
Morioka Jan 14th, 2000 Morioka Shimin Bunka Hall 18:30
Kanazawa Jan 16th, 2000 Ishikawa Koseinenkin Hall 18:30
Shizuoka Jan 18th, 2000 Shizuoka Shimin Bunka Hall 19:00

Nov 24, 1999

New single "Static"
New single "Static" will be released in Japan on December 22nd. Included some songs live recorded at Roxy.

Nov 24, 1999

Odd Man Out / Y2K
Web page of "Odd Man Out / Y2K" on VideoArts Music. http://www.videoartsmusic.com/cgi-local/go.cgi/info/VACM-1148.shtml

Nov 24, 1999

Mr. Big tour date in the States
Mr. Big tour date in the States From PEPPER MARTIN'S HOME PAGE
Dec 3rd - Yucaipa, CA
Dec 4th - Roxy Theater, LA
Dec 7th - Aksarben Colleseum, Omaha, Nebraska
Dec 9th - HObies ROadhouse, Concord
Dec 10th - Big Shots, Roseville

Nov 24, 1999

An inside story
An inside story of MR. BIG promotion tour in Japan (in Japanese). http://www.eastwest.co.jp/mrbig/kobore.html

Nov 17, 1999

Pictures at MR. BIG SECRET PARTY for SPIRITS
Pictures at MR. BIG SECRET PARTY for SPIRITS on October 11th. (by courtesy of Takako and Chie)

Nov 4, 1998

Pat's 2nd solo album
ODD MAN OUT / Y2K
VACM-1148 / VIDEOARTS MUSIC / JAPAN / 1999
  1. Falling Off The Sun
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key) / Cameron Stone (cello) / Patrick Warren (chamberlain)
  2. Low Bottom Savior
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key)
  3. Man On The Ground
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key)
  4. On A Bender
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key)
  5. Hell On Highwater's Son
    Pat Torpey (vo) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key) / Steve Lukather (g) / Gregg Bisonette (ds) / Derek Sherinian (key) / Gary Griffin (org) / Scott Breadman (perc) / Philip Bardowell (backing vocals)
  6. Qp Doll
    Pat Torpey (vo) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key) / Paul Gilbert (g) / Gary Griffin (org, key) / Chris Blethe (sax) / Gregg Bisonette (ds) / Scott Breadman (perc) / Philip Bardowell (backing vocals)
  7. The River
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key) / Gary Griffin (org, key)
  8. Circus Of Circumstance
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key)
  9. Dilemma
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Chuck Wright (b) / Pat Regan (key) / Billy Duffy (gonkulator, g)
  10. Ain't That A Shame
    Pat Torpey (vo, ds) / Lanny Cordola (g) / Gene Black (g) / Billy Sheehan (b) / Pat Regan (key)

Oct 30, 1999

Eric's birthday party
Pictures of Eric's birthday (eve) party at Hard Rock Cafe Osaka
(by courtesy of Yunkers)

Oct 29, 1999

Millennium Final Countdown
Millennium Final Countdown on New Years Eve at Osaka Dome in Japan.
1st stage : Buckcherry
2nd stage : MR. BIG
Main stage : Aerosmith

Oct 29, 1999

Tour Date in the States
from PEPPER MARTIN'S HOME PAGE
Dec 3rd, Yucaipa, CA
Dec 4th, Roxy Theater, LA
Dec 9th, Hobies Roadhouse, Concord
Dec 10th, Big Shots, Roseville

Oct 29, 1999

An event report at Yamano Gakki
An event report at Yamano Gakki in Japan on October 3rd
(Thanks Nagayan)

Oct 28, 1999

Interview with Billy
Interview with Billy : Aboout MR. BIG, About Niacin (Thanks Billy!)

Oct 24, 1999

Y2K
Pat's solo album "Y2K" will be released in Japan on November 25th. From Rhythm & Drums Magazine (Nov 1999)

Oct 21, 1999

Band score "Big, Bigger, Biggest!"
A band score "Big, Bigger, Biggest!" will be on sale in Japan late in October.
http://www.gakufu.ne.jp/GakufuNet/pickup/pickup2/sokuhou/band2/band2.phtml (in Japanese)

Oct 11, 1999

"Odd Man Out" will be released in the States
Pat's solo album "Odd Man Out" will be released in the States on November 9th.
http://www.pioneer-net.com/lanny/docs/news.htm
(Thanks dan)

Oct 10, 1999

Happy Birthday Eric!

Oct 10, 1999

BURRN! & YOUNG GUITAR
BURRN! (Nov. 1999)
   Exclusive Live Report : at the Roxy, West Hollywood, CA on 30th August 1999
YOUNG GUITAR (Nov. 1999)
   Richie Kotzen : interview, guitar collection and other stories
   Billy Sheehan : YG exclusive interview with the Biggest Bass-Guitarist
   The Score : "To Be With You"

Oct 6, 1999

Tour date in Japan
Updated Mr. Big tour date in Japan (from UDO promotion (in Japanese))
date venue time
Fukuoka Jan 3rd, 2000 Zepp Fukuoka 18:30
Hiroshima Jan 4th, 2000 Mielparque Hall Hiroshima 18:30
Nagoya Jan 6th, 2000 Nagoya Citizens Hall 19:00
Tokyo Jan 8th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00
Jan 9th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00
Jan 10th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00
Yokohama Jan 12th, 2000 Kanagawa Kenmin Hall 19:00
Sendai Jan 13th, 2000 Sendai Sunplaza Hall 19:00

Sep 30, 1999

Promotion Tour
from PEPPER MARTIN'S HOME PAGE and more.
MR. BIG promotion tour in Japan

Oct 1st, Nagoya, ZIP-FM live Radio interview, 2:00pm
        ZIP-FM 6th Anniversary Party on Hard Rock Cafe Nagoya
Oct 2nd, Kawasaki, Club Citta, BAYFM Power Rock Today
Oct 3rd, Tokyo, Shinseido Record Store
        Tokyo, Yamano Gakki, 6:00pm
Oct 4th, Sendai
Oct 6th, Tokyo, Tokyo FM, Live Radio Show on Emotional
Oct 7th, Sapporo, Eric and Richie, Live Radio on G.O.I.S., 4:00pm
Oct 8th, Osaka, Eric and Richie, FM 802 Rock On, 25:00am
Oct 9th, Osaka, Tower Records Umeda, 5:00pm
Oct 10th, Kyushu, Eric and Pat, live Radio interview for Countdown Kyushu
Oct 11th, Tokyo, J-WAV Holiday Special at HMV Shibuya, 5:00pm

Sep 27, 1999

ZIP-FM 6TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
MR. BIG will appear on ZIP-FM 6TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY in Nagoya, Japan on October 1st.

Sep 23, 1999

"Break It All Down"
Richie's solo album "Break It All Down" was released in Japan.

Break It All Down / VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT / VICP-60783
  1. Break It All Down
  2. Killin' Time
  3. The Feelin's Gone
  4. Some Voodoo
  5. I Would
  6. You Don't Know
  7. Live A Little
  8. I Don't Belong
  9. My Addiction
  10. It Burns
  11. I'll Be Around

Sep 23, 1999

Vertu set list
Vertu's set list at North Sea Jazz Festival 1999, STATENHAL / Den Haag, Holland on July 9th. (from Jazz Life, October)
  1. V-Wave (Lenny White)
  2. On Top Of The Rain (Stanley Clarke)
  3. Anoche (Karen Briggs)
  4. The Call (Lenny White)
  5. Topasio Part One & Two (Stanley Clarke)
  6. North Africa (Stanley Clarke & Lenny White)
  7. Toys (Stanley Clarke)
    - Encore -
  8. Jam (Vertu)

Sep 23, 1999

MR. BIG SECRET PARTY for SPIRITS
The gig at Roxy is reported in the magazine "Big Comic Spirits" in Japan (four color pages). There will be "MR. BIG SECRET PARTY for SPIRITS" on October 9th in Tokyo. 50 readers will be invited.

Sep 15, 1999

Get Ovet It
"Get Over It" (east west japan / AMCY-7080) and "Superfantastic" (east west japan / AMCY-7079) was released in Japan on September 15th.

Superfantastic / east west japan / AMCY-7079
  1. Superfantastic
  2. You Don't Have To Be Strong (Non-LP Track)
  3. Burn (Non-LP Track)

Sep 15, 1999

Mr. Big page
Mr. Big page by east west japan. (in Japanese)

Sep 15, 1999

WEEKLY PLAYBOY
There is an interview with Mr. Big on WEEKLY PLAYBOY (September 28th issue) in Japan.

Sep 13, 1999

Live report at Roxy
Live report at Roxy on Metal Edge Online

Sep 9, 1999

The Roxy show
The Roxy show will be braodcasted on Japanese TV station. (some from http://www05.u-page.so-net.ne.jp/fd5/e-k/news.html. Thanks Taro)

Sep 9, 1999

CD Extra
There will be a/some image data on "Get Over It" by CD extra. (from Music Watch)

Sep 9, 1999

MR. BIG DAY
MR. BIG DAY : ZIP-FM (radio station in Nagoya, Japan) will broadcast a special program on September 14th at 6:00 - 25:00.
http://zip-fm.co.jp/
http://zip-fm.co.jp/special-program-j.html
(Thanks Mayumi)

Sep 6, 1999

BURRN! 15th anniversary special issue
Exclusive interview with Mr. Big on BURRN! 15th anniversary special issue.

Sep 6, 1999

Setlist in the States
Setlist on August 25th (New George's San Rafael, CA) and August 30th (Roxy Theatre Los Angeles, CA).
  1. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy
  2. Take Cover
  3. Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
  4. Superfantastic
  5. Voodoo Kiss
  6. Alive And Kickin'
  7. Static
  8. Wild World
  9. Electrified
  10. Price You Gotta Pay
  11. Hiding Place
  12. To Be With You
  13. Addicted To That Rush
    -- Encore --
  14. 30 Days In The Hole
  15. New Religion
  16. Colorado Bulldog
    -- Encore --
  17. Mr. Big

Sep 1, 1999

Tour date in Japan
Mr. Big tour date in Japan (from UDO promotion (in Japanese))
date venue time
Fukuoka Jan 3rd, 2000 Zepp Fukuoka 18:30
Hiroshima Jan 4th, 2000 Mielparque Hall Hiroshima 18:30
Nagoya Jan 6th, 2000 Nagoya Citizens Hall 19:00
Tokyo Jan 8th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00
Jan 9th, 2000 Zepp Tokyo 17:00

Aug 27, 1999

The Roxy show
The Roxy show will be braodcasted on Japanese TV station "WOWOW" on September 23th at 22:00.

Aug 27, 1999

Burn
A cover song "Burn" will be included in the single "Superfantastic".

Aug 15, 1999

Get Over It
Songs of "Get Over It" (from YOUNG GUITAR, Sep 1999)
  1. Electrified
  2. Static
  3. Hiding Place
  4. Superfantastic
  5. A Rose Alone
  6. Hole In The Sun
  7. Try To Do Without It
  8. How Does It Feel
  9. Dancin' With My Devils
  10. Mr. Never In A Million Years
  11. New Religion
  12. Water Over The Bridge

Aug 12, 1999

Tribute To Aerosmith
  1. BACK IN THE SADDLE
    Mark Slaughter (Vocal), Albert Lee (Lead Guitar), Rudy Sarzo (Bass), Frankie Banali (Drums)
  2. RAG DOLL
    Ted Nugent (Vocal), Ted Nugent (Guitars), Tony Franklin (Bass), Vinnie Colaiuta (Drums), Derek Sherinian (Keyboards)
  3. CHIP AWAY THE STONE
    Vince Neil (Vocal), Blues Saraceno (Guitars), Ricky Phillips (Bass), Pat Torpey (Drums), Paul Tayler (Keyboards)
  4. LAST CHILD
    Mickey Thomas (Vocal), Earl Slick (Guitars), Nathan East (Bass), Stephen Ferrone (Drums)
  5. SWEET EMOTION
    Jack Blades & Tommy Shaw (Vocals), Tommy Shaw (Guitars), Mike Inez (Bass), Randy Castillo (Drums)
  6. DREAM ON
    Ronnie James Dio (Vocal), Yngwie Malmsteen (Lead Guitar), Stu Hamm (Bass), Gregg Bissonette (Drums), Paul Tayler (Keyboards)
  7. WALK THIS WAY
    Fee Waybill (Vocal), Steve Lukather (Guitars), Tim Bogert (Bass), Tommy Aldridge (Drums)
  8. DRAW THE LINE
    Jeff Keith (Vocal), Tommy Skeoch (Guitars), Tony Levin (Chapman Stick), Eric Singer (Drums)
  9. SAME OLD SONG AND DANCE
    Jack Russel (Vocal), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Lead & Slide Guitar), Bobby Blotzer (Drums), Jeff Pilson (Bass), Edgar Winter (Saxophone)
  10. NO SURPRIZE
    Jani Lane (Vocal), Chris Holmes (Lead Guitar), Adrian Perry (Drums), Stephen Riley (Drums)
  11. TOYS IN THE ATTIC
    Stephen Pearcy (Vocal), Tracii Guns (Lead & Rhythm Guitar), Stephen Pearcy (Rhythm Guitar), Phil Soussan (Bass), Aynsley Dunbar (Drums)

Aug 7, 1999

Tribute To Aerosmith
Pat Torpey plyaed on "Tribute To Aerosmith" (VIDEOARTS MUSIC, VACM-1142). It will be released on August 11th.

Jul 25, 1999

The Roxy show will be videotaped
The Roxy show will be videotaped for braodcast on Japanese TV in September. 
Aug 25  New George's  San Rafael, CA
Aug 26  The Edge      Palo Alto, CA
Aug 30  Roxy Theatre  Los Angeles, CA

Jul 18, 1999

B'z / Brotherhood
B'z new album "Brotherhood" has been released in Japan. Billy played on the songs #2,3,8,10,11. Pat Torpey played on the song #2.

Jul 17, 1999

from PEPPER MARTIN'S HOME PAGE

Jul 4, 1999

from BURRN!, Aug 1999

Jun 5, 1999

New Album!
Mr. Big new album will be released in September 15th. (from BURRN!, Jul 1999)

May 8, 1999

Sedona
"I've Learned My Lesson" was covered by Sedona.

Apr 3, 1999

Paul's acoustic live
Paul's acoustic live at HMV Shinsaibashi, Japan in April 7th.
Paul's new live album will be released in June.

Feb 28, 1999

Paul Gilbert Japan tour members
Paul Gilbert Japan tour members have been changed. (from UDO promotion (in Japanese))
Paul Gilbert (g, lead vo)
Jeff Martin (ds, vo) (ex. Racer X, Badlands)
Mike Szuter (g, vo) (The Szuters)
Scott Johnson
Bill Morris

Feb 11, 1999

Paul Gilbert Japan tour members
Paul Gilbert Japan tour members (from UDO promotion (in Japanese))
Paul Gilbert (g, lead vo)
Jeff Martin (ds, vo) (ex. Racer X, Badlands)
Mike Szuter (g, vo) (The Szuters)
John Alderete (b, vo) (ex. Racer X, The Scream)
Russ Parrish (g, vo) (Electric Fence, ex. Fight, War & Peace)

Feb 1, 1999

Paul Gilbert tour date in Japan
Paul Gilbert tour date in Japan (from UDO promotion (in Japanese))
DateCityVenue
April 4thTokyoShibuya On Air East
April 5thTokyoShibuya On Air East
April 8thOsakaUmeda Heat Beat
April 9thFukuokaCrossing Hall
April 11thNagoyaNagoya Club Quattro

Jan 27, 1999

Humanary Stew A Tribute To Alice Cooper
"Humanary Stew A Tribute To Alice Cooper" (VideoArts Music VACM-1138) will be released on February 11th in Japan. Billy Sheehan, Paul Gilbert and Pat Torpey played on the album.

Jan 27, 1999

Eric Martin web chat
Eric Martin web chat on January 27th

Jan 22, 1999

Paul produced one song in The Szuters's new album
Paul and Mike Szuter produced "Hey Loser" in The Szuters's new album "Last Band Standing".

Jan 16, 1999

An interview with Paul
An interview with Paul in Australia

Jan 13, 1999

A charity auction
A charity auction will be held on the radio program "Power Rock Today" in Japan on January 1st. Goods from Paul will be put up for.

Acoustic gig by Paul and Ginger (Wildhearts) was broadcasted on TV program "Rock City". The songs are "Down To Mexico", "Sick Of Drugs", "I Wanna Go Where The People Go".
(Thanks TATSUYA)

Jan 12, 1999

Eric's tour in 1999
Eric's tour in 1999
Jan 9th, LAST DAY SALOON San Francisco
Jan 15th, 4th STREET TAVERN San Rafael(Marin County)
Jan 29th, NEW GEORGES(return) San Rafael(Marin County)
Feb 5th, MYSTIC THEATER Petaluma
Feb 12th, BIG SHOTS Roseville(near Sacramento)
Feb 13th, MINNOW Alameda
(from PEPPER MARTIN'S HOME PAGE)

Jan 9, 1999

Paul and Pat played on Fergi Frederiksen's solo album
Fergi Frederiksen's (ex. TOTO) solo album "Equilibrium" (AVEX INC. AVCB-66062) will be released in February 24th in Japan. Paul and Pat played on the album.

Jan 4, 1999

Conversations with Billy and Paul

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