Hanoi Rocks
Hanoi Rocks is a rock band formed in 1979 in Finland. The band’s peak of popularity came in the early 1980s.
Current Members (Edit)
- Michael Monroe – Lead Vocals
- Andy McCoy – Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
- Conny Bloom – Guitar
- Andy “A.C.” Christell – Bass Guitar
- George Atlagic – Drums and Percussion
Albums (Edit)
- Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks (1981)
- Oriental Beat (1982)
- Self Destruction Blues (1982)
- Back to Mystery City (1983)
- All Thos Wasted Years (1984)
- Two Steps from the Move (1984)
- Rock & Roll Divorce (1985)
- Twelve Shots on the Rocks (2002)
- Another Hostile Takeover (2005)
- Street Poetry (2007)
Intro (Edit)
Hanoi Rocks is a rock band formed in 1979 in Finland. The band’s peak of popularity came in the early 1980s. The band announced that they will split-up again after playing all planned gigs. The last gig is in Helsinki, on April 12, 2009.
The first line-up of the band included vocalist Michael Monroe, guitar players Nasty Suicide and Stefan Piesnack, bass player Nedo and drummer Peki Sirola. In 1980, Piesnack, Sirola and Nedo were replaced Andy McCoy, Sam Yaffa and Gyp Casino. In 1982 the band moved to London to take advantage of the livelier music scene in that city. Later that year Casino was fired and was replaced by Razzle.
In the early days of Hanoi Rocks, the band’s plan was to release three EP’s. “Bankok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks” was the first one of them. Hanoi Rocks started recording their second album called “Oriental Beat” in 1981. It was originally to be called Second Attempt For A Suicide, but it was later changed to the current title.
The band released their fourth album called “Back To Mystery City” in 1983. After talking to many record labels, they decided to release it on their own label called Lick. The band signed to CBS Records, in 1983.
In 1984, Hanoi Rocks released the album, Two Steps From The Move. The original title for the album was Silver Missiles And Nightingales, but it was changed right before the release of the album.
The album had just been released when disaster struck. Razzle had been killed in a car accident on December 9, 1984 in California. Razzle was replaced by Terry Chimes.
Soon after that, Yaffa left the band because they canceled all the gigs and then he was replaced by René Berg. The band never recovered and then Monroe left. In May 1985, Hanoi Rocks split-up. The members spent the next 15 years in various musical projects. None of the projects gained major commercial success.
History (Edit)
Having not talked to the other band members since the break-up, Andy and Michael met-up at the release party for the Hanoi Rocks 4-cd box set in 2001. After jamming at a club together, they decided to keep in contact. Then they ended up playing a few festival gigs together under the name “Hanoi Revisited.”
Since the gigs were fun and full of energy, the two decided to get some studio time. They wanted to try writing new material for the first time since the band originally disbanded. Through out the process they rediscovered that the magic was still there.
The stuff they recorded was too good not to be released. After a lot of thinking, they decided using the name “Hanoi Revisited” would be plain stupid. So they released the EP “People Like Me” under the name of “Hanoi Rocks.” After the EP was released they recorded their next album, 12 Shots On The Rocks. The album went gold in Finland.
In 2005, the band released Another Hostile Take Over. It peaked out at number 5 on the national Finnish album chart. In the fall of 2007, Hanoi Rocks released Street Poetry. The reviews say that it sticks to their classic sound.
Update (Edit)
Hanoi Rocks announced that they will split up again. Their last gig is on April 12, 2009. The gig was played in Helsinki.
September 12th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
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September 18th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
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September 25th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Have everyone of their albums and listen to them every weekend!
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
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October 11th, 2010 at 1:01 am
Hanoi Rocks kick ass!!!!!!!!! (L)
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October 17th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Hanoi Rocks is pretty amazing and they are ONE of the best rock bands in the world but theyre not the TOTAL BEST!
October 24th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
they kick ass! Love them!
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October 30th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Love Hanoi Rocks <3
November 6th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Fuck Hanoi Rocks. Didn’t like them then, don’t like them now
November 14th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
hehehehe, i have to admit that i play air guitar while jumping up and down on my bed to Hanoi Rocks
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November 21st, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Hanoi Rocks is fuckin’ awesome. They shud come play in my hometown!!!
November 29th, 2010 at 10:17 am
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December 5th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Fuck Hanoi Rocks. Didn’t like them then, don’t like them now
December 13th, 2010 at 2:10 am
WTF, I just can’t see why anyone would like Hanoi Rocks. They suck ass….
December 18th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Best band ever! FUcking love them!
December 26th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
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January 3rd, 2011 at 4:34 am
In the early days, Hanoi Rocks used to gaffa out the brands of their amps, their guitars, the drum kit brand and their effects units. Then they got sponsored and never had to pay for gear again. Their manager was a smooth operator
January 10th, 2011 at 12:16 am
Gosh I wish they were touring right now. It’s the first time I have enough $$$ to follow them around the country and stay at the same hotels….yep, I’m a true fan….
January 16th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
3 cheers for Hanoi Rocks … woo hoot…
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:42 am
Hanoi Rocks is THE schit
January 30th, 2011 at 5:39 am
Hanoi Rocks had one song that would always grind on my nerves. so glad i haven’t heard it for so long and hope to never hear it again
February 6th, 2011 at 8:36 am
Compared to shitty metal bands of today, Hanoi Rocks totally wipe them under the carpet
February 14th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
AWESOME band one of the BEST EVER!!!!!
February 21st, 2011 at 8:59 am
One of the best voices in the business
February 28th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Hanoi Rocks OWNS!!!!!
March 8th, 2011 at 3:10 am
OMFG I’ve forgotten that Hanoi Rocks existed once upon a time. So overwhelmed by the memories. Thank you glamrock.com
April 1st, 2011 at 11:01 pm
i LOVE this band so much the best rock band in the world!!
April 9th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Hanoi Rocks rules!!
April 17th, 2011 at 4:25 am
In the 80s, my entire wardrobe was based on what Hanoi Rocks used to wear at the time. Wish I still had it
April 23rd, 2011 at 9:22 am
Someone gimme $2000. I wanna get them to play at my party. I’ll pay travel!!!!!! ddddanger you’re invited but your friends can’t come!!!!!
April 30th, 2011 at 6:34 am
LOVE THEM =) <3
May 7th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Those were the good old days!
May 14th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Hanoi Rocks is by far, in my opinion, the GRATEST rock-nroll band of all time!!! I LOVE ?EM
June 12th, 2011 at 12:57 am
they were a mix of the Damned, Stooges, Rolling Stones, New York Dolls with a lil bit of pop sound and catchy choruses all that without being a copy of the above mentioned bands…SIMPLY THE BEST IN THE WORLD