![]() ![]() Thus, we do get some mellow, slower tracks such as the excellent “Derelict Palace” and “Dearly Departed”. Of course, Michael is from Finland, a nation where there are no bandages (they don’t need them) and the undisputed home of melancholy. It is rock’n’roll sprinkled with glam, punk and blues. ![]() The album is overflowing with energy, guitar riffs, catchy rock and Michael himself bouncing around all over the music. His new album “I Live Too Fast to Die Young” continues that tradition. His albums and stage shows tend to be sweaty and high-energy rock’n’roll shows. But he is also Elvis Presley, Steven Tyler, Paul Stanley, Mick Jagger and Clarence Clemons all baked into one explosive Finnish rock star. There are also some guest appearances, including Guns N’ Roses’ guitarist Slash on “I Live Too Fast to Die Young” His current line-up features Hanoi Rocks legend Sami Yaffa (bass and guitar), Steve Conte (guitar), Rich Jones (guitar) and Karl Rockfist (drums). His solo band has always included some interesting characters. Michael has since soldiered on as a solo artist. Hanoi finally called it quits in 2009 with a Japan tour and a bunch of final gigs in Finland. Hanoi reunited in 2002 which resulted in some great tours and new studio recordings. He also fronted two terrific, but short-lived, bands: Jerusalem Slim and Demolition 23. When Hanoi Rocks broke up in the mid-1980s, Michael Monroe embarked on a solo career. ![]() Hanoi Rocks, which he fronted, was probably the first Finnish rock band to make a name for themselves internationally. Whenever, and wherever, Michael Monroe arrives, you can count on a rock’n’roll party happening. ![]()
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