Yahoo Groups: The Official Michael Bruce Mailing List (#1_#7)

General Announcement

Date: April 29, 2000

Hey Alice Cooper Fans, Today the first Michael Bruce newsletter was sent out from The Official Michael Bruce Mailing List. As a courtesy for those who have an interest but have not yet subscribed, and since it’s the first newsletter, I’m forwarding a copy to a couple of mailing lists. Please forward this to others you feel might be interested. To subscribe, send a blank E-mail to: 

TheOfficialMichaelBruceMailingList-subscribe@egroups.com 

THE MICHAEL BRUCE MAILING LIST: NEWSLETTER #1 

Hey Everyone, Welcome to Michael’s first new newsletter. Let’s start
with a message from the man himself:

Hello all, Great to be talking to all my old and new friends on the new MBML! Tomorrow ( Saturday ) I’ll be leaving for the East Coast for the Kiss expo and I’m really excited to see all the Kiss Army and the Cooperites! Neal Smith, Dennis Dunaway, and Joe Bouchard will be there along with Bruce Kulick and Union.

New Music

Looking forward to touring this summer and getting into the studio.

New MBML

I want to encourage all the MBML subscribers to send in any and all questions they ever wanted to ask but were afraid to ask. LOL!

In Closing

Just remember to be nice, no running with sharp objects, and if you do, always keep them pointed away from your eyes!

Have a great week and remember “Schools not out till the fat lady sings”

Your pal and perpetual Rocker,
Michael Bruce

Now a Post from an MBML Subscriber

Subj: M-I-C-H-A-E-L * B-R-U-C-E
Date:4/24/00 11:41:05 PM Central Daylight Time
From:abrread@n…(Kenny Mik)

Hi All, It’s a great pleasure to be posting to the Michael Bruce mailing list. I
have a ton to say, but I’ll keep this to a minimum (for now). As Easter
passes, what a cool way to “begin anew” with Michael’s own list!!! I have
spoken with Michael at length in the past (for an exclusive interview for
my Alice Cooper zine) and I can say firsthand that this guy is not only
informative but VERY funny!!!! Also, some footage of Michael from recent
gigs has shown that he can rock with the best of ’em. Let’s all get behind
this legend and pull together so that he can see the ”big lights” once
again. Michael….Buffalo awaits you!!!!!!

PLUG TIME

Anyone who wants info on how to order the “AREA 51” video and/or CD, (Michael along with original Alice Cooper group member Neal Smith and the late Glen Buxton – his last gig) email me and I’ll put you in touch. Make sure all belts are fastened, and that the safety bars are in place. The ride is about to begin. Enjoy!!!

“Should I set myself on fire or spray my hair bright green?” -M.B.’75

ANOTHER PLUG

Michael will be appearing at the Big Easy Comic-Con “A pop culture Mardi 
Gras” in New Orleans, LA., Memorial Day Weekend, on May 26th, 27th, & 28th. The convention will be held at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel. For more information, log on to: 

www.bigeasycon.com

ENDING COMMENTS

Thanks to all who subscribed so far. Please feel free to pass on 
information about the newsletter. The more fans, the better! Send those 
posts/questions. We’re already looking forward to #2.

Gary Brown
Coordinator of the Michael Bruce Mailing List.

Over 2 1/2 Years Later…

Hi Gang, It’s Here! Hot of the Press!

Subj: Newsletter # 7 
Date: 10/30/02 7:55:46 PM Central Standard Time 
From: GBrown8287@… 
To: TheOfficialMichaelBruceMailingList@yahoogroups.com 

Hello Michael Bruce Fans, Even with Michael in Iceland, we have another newsletter for you. 

TOMBML Letter Bag

From: Jason Callear (drummer for Sadness Kills The Superman):

Subj: Let the show begin – we’re ready. 
Date: 10/28/02 4:09:40 PM Central Standard Time 

Hi, This is Jason from Sadness Kills The Superman. If you didn’t 
already know, we are going to be backing Michael Bruce on his 2002 UK 
Tour. Hope you can make a show and give us your support to make this 
a truly memorable time. 

While are supporting Michael, it is hoped that you will also like our 
own material as well. Your comments will be gratefully received. 

If you wanna find out more about us, check out our official website. Besides information about the band, we also have a message board 
where you guys can talk, and a guest book you could fill out if you 
would like to do so. 

Looking forward to it, see ya

JC

MBML Coordinators Comments 

I never saw these guys live, but from what everyone says who has, 
these players are not to be missed. I know Michael’s looking very 
forward to performing with them again. Would be much appreciated if 
all of you MB fans would take an interest. Visit their website….say hi 
on the message board…..hit the guestbook….and if you are lucky 
enough to attend one of the shows…..what the hell…buy them a beer 
(after they are done playing, of course).

From: Brian May (guitarist for the band Queen)

Subj: School’s Out
Date: 10/29/02 

Hi Michael

How are Ya?

The question I need to ask is: 

Who played guitar on “School’s Out” – the original recording?

I’m compiling our second AIR GUITAR collection and we got license to
use the track I’m happy to say. This evening I’m writing sleeve
notes for the CD and I’m giving all the info I can on ALL the
guitarists involved – so the kids can trace a favourite lick.

Let me know what’s occurring – maybe I can get down to see you
guys. Also please give big Love to Alice and all the guys. 

Cheers, and take care,

Brian

Michael’s Reply:

Subj: School’s Out.
Date: 10/30/02 

Great to hear from you and congratulations on your star in Hollywood. 

Thank you for the invitation to contribute. Here is the information 
on the track.

Glen Buxton on lead guitar and opening guitar riff. Neal Smith is on 
drums. Dennis Dunaway on bass guitar. Alice on vocal and Michael 
Bruce on rhythm guitars and keyboards. We did preproduction at the 
Cooper Mansion in Greenwich, Conn., and Studio Instrument Rentals in 
Los Angeles. Bob Ezrin was the producer with Roy Cicala and Shelly 
Yakus were engineers and recorded in New York at the Record Plant. 
Ezrin recorded a boy’s school choir for the children sounds with his 
son as one of the singers. Bob also used a choir on Pink Floyd´s 
‘Another Brick In The Wall´, again using his son as a singer in the 
choir.

I hope this will help you with your project and I will give your 
regards to Alice on November 16th. at Wembley. Please feel free to 
contact me anytime for any reason and thanks again for including us. 

Your friend, 

Michael Bruce

P.S. Hysterical footnote regarding guitarist Glen Buxton. Glen´s arm 
bracelets, jewelry, and other assorted metallic objects decorating his 
person had to be securely taped to his body and soundproofed before 
recording could begin due to the immense rattling sound he produced 
when he played guitar. M.B.

Michael Bruce 2002 Tour Report

A very long-distance phone call (Iceland to Houston): 

Telephone is ringing…..I answer it

Michael: Hi Gary. 

Gary: Hi Michael. How are you? How’s Iceland?

Michael: It’s cold.

Told me the show on the 25th (Akureyri) went well. Due to some 
problem, was an hour later getting on the stage. Besides that, was 
happy with the way it turned out. Michael went on to say that he and 
the guys are looking very forward to the show in Reykjavík this 
coming Thursday (the 31st).

Website Update

Made a few changes. Took away some photos, and added new ones. Got a new webpage devoted to MB’s current tour. We’re up to seven web pages now. Not bad if I must say so myself for two guys who started off not having a clue as to how to build, or maintain a website. AOL is AOL. If slow coming up, minimize and after a little time go back to it. Hit refresh if you think something is missing. Webpage number eight is in the works.

WANTED

To those able to attend one or more of MB’s up-and-coming 
shows or appearances, reviews, and photos (if you have any) of the 
show(s) that you go to. 

Speaking of which…..one down…..these to go:

Michael Bruce 2002 Tour Schedule 

October 31st (HALLOWEEN) – “Gaukurinn” Reykjavík. 
Note: This is the same venue where “HALO OF ICE” was recorded last 
year.

Here is the personal lineup for the Iceland Shows

MICHAEL BRUCE (GUITAR/LEAD VOCALS)
INGO GEIRDAL (GUITAR/VOCALS)
SILLI GEIRDAL (BASS)
BJARKI MAGNUSSON (DRUMS)
PETUR ORN (KEYBOARDS)

November 2: Crewe, UK – SickCon1 Convention @ THE LIMELIGHT CLUB
Note: No plans for an actual performance. Available for autographs & 
photos.

http://www.alicecoopertrivia.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/convention/

http://www.crewe-limelight.co.uk/

Michael with Sadness Kills The Superman (www.skts.us/):

November 7: London, UK – Borderline

November 15: Bikers and Babes Convention – Coalville, Leicestershire, 
UK – The Victoria 

November 16: London, UK – Wembley Arena 
*special guest Michael Bruce with Alice Cooper* – NOT FOR THE FAINT 
HEARTED.

November 24: Preston, UK – The Preston Marque

November 28: Glasgow, Scotland – Renfrew Ferry

November 29: Edinburgh, Scotland – The Venue

November 30: Newcastle, Scotland – Trillions.

December 6: Double Bill Charity Event – Putney Arts Centre, London 
UK – Retrosexual / Michael Bruce

December 8: Camden, UK – The Underworld

Note: Any additions/changes will be reported. 

Closing Comments

Welcome to the new subscribers. As always, thanks for the support. 
Keep those cards and letters coming.

Gary Brown
Coordinator / Webkeeper of The Official Michael Bruce Mailing List / 
Website.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheOfficialMichaelBruceMailingList/

http://hometown.aol.com/michaelobruce/TOMBML.html

http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/137/michael_bruce.html

http://www.n-m-c.co.uk/

Coming Soon

New Website – http://www.michaelbruceofalicecoopergroup.com

Footnote(s):

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