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Rocknation: Chris you have two successful and critically Chris: Yeah,
acclaimed solo albums “Pure” (2009) and “Only Come Out I think it is
At Night” (2010). What made you decide to call this release time to focus
Laney’s Legion instead of under your name? on a future
Chris: To be honest, music is so much more fun making with Laney’s
with friends and Laney’s Legion is like my brothers. We are Legion!
having such a great time together. When we were out Rocknation:
touring we all just felt like a real band and it would not be Chris not
fair to call it Chris Laney since we’re all contributing to this only have
sound that makes us Laney’s Legion. you played
Rocknation: Laney’s Legion already released a digital single in bands like
“Taste Of Your Tongue” worldwide. Will the band release Zan Clan,
another single if yes what song? Or will the fans have to Randy Piper’s
wait for the “Self Titled” full length CD will be released April Animal &
22nd, 2014. Shotgun,
Chris: Yes there will be a new single and video out early you are well
April called “Poptastic”, a party Rock n roll tune! This known as
album is such a mix in style, everything from Kick Ass the Godfather of Swedish Glam and Sleaze recording and
Party R’n’R to some heavier stuff and even some with a hint producing bands like Europe, Crashdiet, Crazy Lixx, Steevi
of Country. Jaimz, Vains of Jenna, Babylon Bombs, Dynazty and many
Rob: I think people will really enjoy it, we sure had a great more. How did you get started working in the studio as a
time filming it! producer?
Chris: Hell yeah, love balloons :) Chris: Thanks! Well to be honest it started with never
Rocknation: Chris you brought in longtime partner Anders being happy with the sound other producers got
Ringman on this recording, please tell us what Anders recording my songs. I have been fooling around with
brought to the table on this release. everything from a 4 track Tascams to 2” tapes as a kid.
Chris: We work so good together so it was a no brainer to I’ve been in studio environments since I was 12 years old,
include him. He is my best friend and I have total respect for so I was never really a stranger to production. I think my
him as a songwriter and producer. I couldn’t do this without strength is in always thinking, Song Is King!
him. We wrote the lions share of the songs together and Rocknation: Please name of influences of other bands that
just had a great time bouncing ideas. help create your music.
Rocknation: You are handling lead vocals and rhythm Chris: Shotgun Messiah, KISS, Def Leppard, The Beatles,
guitars. How did you hookup with drummer Patrik Jansson Jelly Fish, Judas Priest, Tim McGraw, Bullet Boys,
(Hellsingland Underground) and on bass Mats Vassfjord Warrant, Stryper and WASP.
(Grand Design, Scaar)? Rocknation: What is some of the music you listen to now?
Chris: I’ve known Mats for ages but when his old band Rob: Kiss, Katy Perry, Def Leppard, Beatles & Jeff Paris.
opened up for Randy Piper’s Animal I just knew I had to get Chris: Kiss, Filter, Def Leppard, Bad City & Robyn.
him on bass. He has been with me since 2010. Patrik was Rocknation: What plans do you have for 2014?
a guy we found through word of mouth. He is such a great Chris: Laney’s Legion will start rehearsing this summer
guy and drummer, he also can play some kick ass blues for a tour in the fall. Other then that I will keep on pushing
guitar! for a project I have worked on for ages called “Dreams In
Rocknation: Rob you are the guitar player in a well known The Witch House”, a rock opera featuring Bruce Kulick
band Danger Danger and have known Chris Laney for along and Doug
time, please tell us about how you know Chris. Blair amongst
Rob: I have known about Chris for a long time and have others.
always been a big fan of his work. We have been sending Rocknation:
demos to each other for years and when he played me the Thank you for
songs frpm the new album, (Laney’s Legion) I thought that taking time
they were so awesome that I demanded to join the band. for this
ha ha! We always have the best time together. Besides the interview and
songs being great, this album also has my favorite guitar last words to
playing I have ever recorded. the fans?
Rocknation: Rob you and Chris joined drummer Stixx and Chris: Thanks
vocalist Zinny in Shotgun (formerly Shotgun Messiah). so very very
What can the fans expect from this band? much for all
Rob: We are both HUGE Shotgun Messiah fans so doing the support
this with Stixx and Zinny has been so much fun!! We have a and we hope
few festival shows booked for the summer that were to see you all
really looking forward too, after that we’ll see what this year!
happens! Rob:
Thank you!!