Shark Island makes a triumphant return to the Sunset Strip with their latest release, Memento Mori – Live On The Strip. Recorded at the famous Whisky A-Go-Go on April 22, 2022, the band, led by Richard Black, brings more than an hour of classic hits like “Paris Calling” and “Read My Lips”, along with a stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain”. Hosted by Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk, this electrifying performance captures the essence of Shark Island’s rock ‘n’ roll spirit, marking a memorable comeback to the heart of the music scene.
Tracklisting:
Eddie’s Intro
“If You Want Me To Stay”
“Make A Move”
“Passion To Ashes”
“You Got That Right”
“Paris Calling”
“All My Friends”
“Fire In The House”
“Stranger”
“Thank You Kindly”
“Why Should I Believe”
“You Shoulda Heard It Two Days Ago Somebody’s Fallin”
“Everyone Hangin’?”
“Rocks On The Rocks”
“Y’all A Noisy Bunch”
“My City”
“Not Bad At All”
“Read My Lips”
“I’m Serious”
“The Chain”
Shark Island, led by the charismatic Richard Black, rose to prominence as the “King of the Sunset Strip” during their tenure as the house band at the renowned Gazzaris. Their journey reached new heights when they inked a deal with Epic Records in 1989, unleashing their debut album, “Law Of The Order”. The band’s unmistakable sound garnered widespread acclaim, with standout tracks like “Dangerous” and “Father Time” finding their way into the cult classic film “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”, alongside “My City” featured in the action-packed “Point Break”. Despite challenges, Black’s musical prowess persisted, leading him to join the ranks of the short-lived supergroup Contraband in 1991, alongside luminaries such as Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO), and members of L.A. Guns, Ratt, and Vixen, before the group disbanded following their sole album release.
In 2005, Shark Island embarked on a remarkable resurgence, releasing the acclaimed album “Gathering Of The Faithful” in 2006. Their unwavering dedication to their craft culminated in the creation of “Bloodline 2.020”, a testament to their enduring legacy. Recorded in both Croatia and Los Angeles, the album was meticulously crafted under the guidance of producer Alex Kane (Life Sex Death, Enuff Z’Nuff) and mixed by the legendary Sylvia Massy (Aerosmith, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers). With each release, Shark Island continues to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying their status as icons of rock ‘n’ roll.
This is not the first time we had Shark Island on these pages. Our readers probably remember the story about “who invented the famous snake dance” – was Axl Rose or maybe Richard Black from Shark Island? You can check the story – here.
You can pre-order Momento Lori live album – here.
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