https:\/\/youtu.be\/61ezD8zCC8M<\/a><\/p>\n \u201c\u2026The straight ahead riff-rock guitar part, the sardonic lyrics and over-all angst were originally concocted years ago, but I could never get \u00a0the balance of sarcasm & anger just right\u2026until now. This song was actually very therapeutic in helping me let go and make certain situations in my life \u2018water under the bridge\u2019\u2026And in the end, \u2018To Live & Die in L.A. was too good a phrase to just be a cop\/action\/suspense movie\u2026\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Ryan Roxie<\/p>\n
Vocalist\/guitarist & songwriter, RYAN ROXIE, is best known as ALICE COOPER\u2019S long-time lead guitarist and collaborator. Ryan has also worked with Slash and Gilby Clarke and been a member of Classic Rock award-nominated band CASABLANCA.<\/p>\n
Roxie began working with Alice Cooper in 1996. He was initially offered a \u2018one year tour\u2019 and 22 years later (with one leave of absence for family commitments) he\u2019s become an integral part of the band.1997<\/p>\n
\u201cImagine Your Reality\u201d is Ryan\u2018s first official solo release and sees him joined by other noteworthy musicians, including a collaboration with CHEAP TRICK\u2018s Robin Zander on the track \u201cCalifornia Man\u201d.<\/p>\n
Says Roxie: \u201cCHEAP TRICK\u00a0were a major influence in my musical upbringing. Both\u00a0Robin Zander\u00a0and\u00a0Rick Nielsen\u00a0have joined us onstage at\u00a0Alice Cooper\u00a0shows in the past and have always been the most quintessential rock stars. In my opinion,\u00a0Robin Zander\u2018s voice\u00a0is\u00a0the definition of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, so having him guest vocal on\u00a0\u2018California Man\u2019\u00a0definitely ticks a box off my \u2018greatest moments in rock \u2018n roll\u2019 list.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cImagine Your Reality\u201d continues Roxie\u2018s legacy of creating infectiously melodic songs and straight-ahead, no-nonsense rock riffs, and this time with more guitar than ever before. Ten tracks, all underlined by ten gleaming guitar solos. From the punk rock undertones of \u201cNever Mind Me\u201d to the un-sugarcoated tale of life in La-La Land with \u201cTo Live And Die In LA\u201d to the superb BEATLES-y\/OASIS nod \u201cLook Me In The Eye\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s an uplifting big rock sound. Zander transforms \u201cCalifornia Man\u201d into the ultimate vintage-vibed, top-down, drive-in-the-sunshine rock \u2018n\u2019 roll anthem.<\/p>\n
Ryan says: \u201cWith this album, I think we kept the spirit and power of the 3.5-minute rock song intact as well as keeping the dream of guitar-driven music alive and well. I can\u2019t wait for people to experience my reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cImagine Your Reality\u201d was produced by Kristoffer Folin,Tommy Henriksen and Jon Bordon. It was recorded and mixed at Purple Skull Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.<\/p>\n
Source: www.facebook.com\/ryanroxieofficial<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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