Update and Shameless Self-Promotion

[WizKid]

Hey guys,
I know that I'm not the greatest about posting here but thought I'd give you all an update. First, about the VV writing project.

Due to a boneheaded move on my part, my hard drive crashed and was wiped out last weekend; ruining a lot of the original writing that I had done for the VV project. After numerous attempts to rescue the documentation, I believe it's gone for good. The good news is the majority of my research material is already on the net in the form of stuff on this forum and my hotmail account.

I've had to steer away from writing the book/article/whatever for a couple of reasons; the biggest being that I had hit a brick wall in my writing as well as hitting dead ends with interviewing folks. When I saw that Julian Gill, owner of KISSFaq was considering writing a VV book, I got in touch with him about the stuff that I (and many of you) had dug up. I told him that I'd be willing to hand over the material in order to help get the full story told. He is interested and I'm close to doing just that. Julian has a great track record of getting Kiss material published and I totally trust him to tell the story in an honest and respectful way.

In addition to helping Julian, I still have a passion for discussing Vinnie and am thinking of continuing my research and storytelling by updating the story and conducting inteviews through the podcast that I'm currently building.

The Decibel Geek podcast will be launching very soon and will be about all things rock and metal and will feature a number of interviews with rockers from our Golden-Age and this leads into getting the Vinnie story told. I've made some great contacts through the VV project and a number of these folks are interested in being interviewed on the podcast. So, I think this could be a good way to get the story told in a fresh way with a bit of humor/entertainment thrown in. The first commercial for the podcast is below. Let me know what you guys think. You have all helped inspire me to do this and I'm grateful to all you....even Rick

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[shramiac]

Classic! I love it! Love that Nickelback appear when the comment about " mocking those who can't" is said!

[Slayer]

[Genebaby]

Great work on the Podcast Chris, and good to hear the work you put into the Vinnie project will continue.

Julian is a wealth of info in himself. I look forward a lot to reading that when it comes out.

[Skwint]

im with shram - loved that nickleback bit - very good - i will tune in.

[metatron]

'mocking those that don't'...Loved it. Can't wait 2 hear more.

[poserboy71]

On Youtube. From Vinnie directed towards Chris , me, and the VVFF ??? :

WARNING: TMI has learned that certain named individual are planning an unauthorized internet broadcast of Vinnie Vincent. Should any named individual attempt to air any such broadcast, they will be in violation of any and all rights reserved Mr. Vincent under the law subjecting each defendant to substantial liability. Be warned and advised that these individual are monitored and any violation of Mr. Vincent's rights by any party will subject any perpetrator to aggressive and extensive litigation. Be warned that TM1, Vinnie Vincent and any related entity will seek all recoverable monetary and non-monetary damages in addition to attorney's fees. Any named individual who recklessly and maliciously disregards this warning will proceed at their own peril. All rights and remedies reserved.

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(Does anyone else notice that Vinnie calls his company TM "I" then later refers to it as TM "1" ??? )

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Vinnie,
NO ONE is trying to defame you . In fact, we try to honor you. We have a sizable list of people we have interviewed about their history in music. Some of these people have a history with you. ALL of your former associates has said great things about your talent. SOME of them have spoken highly of your kindness and sense of humor. A SMALL NUMBER of those people didn't have a kind thing to say about you.
YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO BE A PART OF THE SHOW OR OUR FORUM AND DISCUSS THINGS IN A FRIENDLY, NON-ABUSIVE, ATMOSPHERE.
We love you and would appreciate something other than threats and high prices from someone we still admire.WE ARE GOING ON WITH THE BROADCAST. It isn't all about you anyway !!! We hope for your understanding but sadly expect otherwise.One more thing if I may , your attempt at legal-speak is laughable . You don't have to address us like that. Just talk to us . SOMEHOW, We STILL remain here as Vinnie Vincent fans.
Love and RESPECT, Rick S.- aka-Poserboy71-- VVFF

[Genebaby]

When will Vinnie understand actual legal terms? Has he let Mark go?

You guys can broadcast anything you want as long as it's true, as I'm sure you know. That's what free speech is all about Vinnie, so the truth can come out. Not lies, the truth.

[doublev]

ok,.. i see whats going on.. if i am not mistaken only about 50 people max will get that pod cast. if i were v i wouldn't be too worried.

i am not so interested in reading a book on vv myself. i think its all here on the board. i would make sure you have all facts and also that you have full permission to use your sources names. But yes, the truth is truth and he can not stop that getting out.. i don't see what lies you would bother broadcasting when the truth is far more interesting.

[birnie]

MMmmmmmm....titillate

[poserboy71]

All of his former associates HAVE said he is extremely talented. Some have said he is an ASSHOLE.

Vinnie's going to bust US for other people's opinions ?

[Genebaby]

Dino is right, you don't need lies when the truth is as interesting as it is.

I also think more than 50 people will hear it, it's getting out there on the web now. The interesting Vinnie bits will most likely get picked up by the rock and metal websites.

Interesting times.

[WizKid]

Since I know that Vinnie is reading this, as this is the only place I've linked any mention of him and my podcast; I will keep this short.

Bring it!

I have legal counsel involved and they are in tears after reading your ridiculous threat! Anyone with half a brain cell knows that there's a certain thing called "free speech" in this country and the last time I checked, you weren't sitting on the Supreme Court wearing a robe (although that KissWorld picture....eh,nevermind).

I will say what I please and if you have any further questions or stupid accusations, I suggest you contact my lawyer.

And Dino, 50 people?? Thanks for having so much faith in me!

[TheGoodDr]

Looking forward to hearing this Wizkid. Be sure to comment on illogical threats of litigation in the broadcast for good measure!

[Genebaby]

You go Chris!!!!

[metatron]

defame you?...We haven't even warmed up yet, Fucker...HEY VINNIE, HERE IS SOMETHING TO LOSE SLEEP OVER....WE KNOW EVERYTHING . You're punching way above your weight. One mans misery will be a whole forum's pleasure. U Fuck'en Smart Mouth...Like Chris said, "BRING IT ' You'll be walking over, but you'll be limping your sorry ass back.

[birnie]

I have legal counsel involved and they are in tears after reading your ridiculous threat!

I'm in tears just knowingy you/they are in tears
(...grabs a tissue )

[birnie]

Do you think he just read it wrong (no surprise there) cause he says in the first line
"an unauthorized internet broadcast of Vinnie Vincent."
It's not of VV himself right?
Just stuff about him or interview with people that knew him? Correct?

He probably thinks you've been camped out in his rose bush taking video footage of him collecting the mail in his Dangermouse boxers...Crumbs Chief !

[poserboy71]

i haven't seen rose bushes...

[birnie]

Hahaha, awesomeness

[TheGoodDr]

Vinnie, you're sad and pathetic excuse for a rock-star. I'm wondering...... who else in the WORLD gives a crap about you other than those that frequent this forum???
So take your legally inaccurate 'threat' and continue to blow smoke out of your arse, because if anything, you provide nothing other than great comedy and many a talking point for this forum.

[poserboy71]

Vinnie,THE TIME IS NOW TO END THE BULLSHIT AND JUST BE COOL !!!

[ozone73]

defame you?...We haven't even warmed up yet, Fucker...

Lmao! I love that!!!!!

[doublev]

hi chris.. i wasn't saying i don't have faith in you.. what i was saying is vv is acting like the whole world is going to be listening to this pod cast and that it was going to ruin his name in a large scale.. all i was saying is its a specialist thing and its not going to be any bigger than say this forum or maybe somethig like the blabbermouth board .etc.. maybe I am wrong.. but what I was saying its not something I would get overly worried about if I were him like he seems to be. Sorry I said 50 people as I really have no clue.

to me it sounds like he thinks chris has some video footage of vinnie that he is going to broadcast.

[poserboy71]

...to me it sounds like he thinks chris has some video footage of vinnie that he is going to broadcast.

PICTURES, VIDEO, HMMMmmmmm ??? That would be cool.

[wolfgang161272]

Vinnie,THE TIME IS NOW TO END THE BULLSHIT AND JUST BE COOL !!!

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU RICK!!!!!!!!

That's such bullshit I can't hear it anymore...
Hey Vinnie we are fans not enemies. Tell us what you want - that's all bullshit - BULLSHIT
Stay with us and BE COOL. Hey man you are a guitar player and not such an asshole you are in this minute you've written this shit about us. Be cool man, be cool....

[Genebaby]

I have requested that the Vinnie material be presented in a special, whether it's in one or two parts or three, depending on how much there is. Let's go all the way!!

[shramiac]

The really sad thing is that is the only place in the entire "worldwide web" that actually sings praise to Vinnie's guitar wizardry and songwriting ability! Mention Vinnie's name on any board and 99% of the comments are negative in regards to Vinnie. From the sex change crap, the lie about speeding up the tape in the studio, to the VVV guitar shape (those Dean Razors are waaaaay uglier than any VVV, not that I think a VVV is ugly) nothing is said that shines a good light on Vinnie!

We are your "true believers" Vinnie, like it or lump it!

[poserboy71]

I think Vinnie prefers his gravy lumpy.