Interview with David Reece of Bangalore Choir

David Reece sang with Accept on “Eat the heat” in 1989 and was in Bangalore Choir when they released “On Target” in 1992. Bangalore Choir are back together and have a new album due out soon plus David is also in Gypsy Rose who also have an album due in the near future. So recently I got to interview David about Bangalore Choir, Accept and his plans.

MM-How do the new songs compare with the material off “On Target”?
DR- The songs are heavier yet still melodic in short more of an epic feel.

MM- When did you get the band back together and how did you come to reform?
DR-I was asked by Khalil Turk of Escape music to reform for a new record with Bangalore while I was recording the Gypsy Rose record

MM-It seems like hard rock is making a comeback this decade. Do you agree with that and if so then why do you think that is?
DR-Fans who are into melodic rock seem to mature with you and pass it on down to friends and family and above all aren't affected by fads!!


MM-Everything seemed to happen pretty fast for you guys as I believe you formed in 1991 and had your album out in 1992. How did you manage to get signed so fast and did you play many shows before getting signed?
DR-After leaving Accept I made it my mission to hit L.A. and that’s where it came to be. That’s where I met John Kirk and was blown away by his playing and writing and after 9 shows we had offers from just about everyone until we settled with Giant



MM-Now Rob Armitage actually replaced UDO in Accept and you replaced Rob. How did you come to get the job in Accept?
DR-Yes, Rob was there a few months prior to me. I made some demos with guitarist Mitch Perry and Lucy Forbes knew Dieter Dirks the producer.

MM-What was it like being in Accept?
DR- At the time a nightmare as they have their own ways. I remember great times lately and I remain good friends with UDO I saw him last year at Sweden Rock Festival

MM-Why were you put out of Accept?
DR-I was fired for many reasons,but basically I wasn't right for the band as UDO is ACCEPT.

MM-“On Target” came out in 1992 and hard rock/ metal bands had already started to get pushed out of the way by grunge before 1992 rolled around. What did you think your chances of the album being a hit were?
DR-After grunge we were greatly disappointed!

MM-What were some of the biggest highlights for this band during your original run?
DR- Some of the Lynch Mob tour was way outta hand fuckin' crazy fan responses,Also we did some acoustic sets that were great

MM-Used copies of your CD go for good money on eBay and have been for several years. Any chance “On Target” will get re-released? Who owns the rights to it?
DR- Ahh yes e-bay very flattering


MM-You had some outside writing help on a few songs off “On Target” as Steve Plunkett (Autograph), Jon Bon Jovi and Aldo Nova all contributed. Did you know these guys and ask for their help or did someone outside the band bring them in to help?
DR- Steve Plunkett is a great writer and friend, Bon Jovi was working on the young guns thing at the studio and passed it on to us


MM-Pick the band from the following pair that you prefer and tell why you picked that band
-Bon Jovi or Whitesnake

-Autograph or Dokken

-Ratt or Skid Row

-Heart or Journey
DR- I would say Whitesnake and Bon Jovi simply because their commitment to there craft always shines through!!

MM-Is there anything else that you would like to say about your band or your music?
DR-I would like to thank from my soul to all the friends worldwide and we plan to release this summer and do some touring. Also please check out the new Gypsy Rose record out June 08 worldwide and the Gypsy Rose my space site far a little taste of what’s to come yours in Rock David L. Reece

http://www.myspace.com/latenitehistepper

http://www.myspace.com/gypsyrosesweden

***Thanks to David for doing the interview.