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Friggin' Kings of Power Pop - TRUE RUMOR
Location:	Staten Island, New York
Country:	United States
Last Login:	Jun 16, 2008 (528 days back)

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About Me
I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 After nearly a twenty year absence, those Middle-Aged Masters of PowerPop TRUE RUMOR are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited third CD "Songs from the Turnpike Road"!!! The 12 song CD is available exclusively here on MySpace; Click the CD Cover above for orders within the USA. For CD's to be shipped internationally, please click the CD cover below. "Songs From the Turnpike Road" is also now available as a MP3 CD download via Amazon , Itunes , Rhapsody , and Napster. A little bit of history: True Rumor originally formed in 1986. Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist Steve Meko and Drummer Bobby Lee Moller had both been members of the New York City based Hardcore Punk band "Victims of Society", which had disbanded in 1985. Steve and Bobby set out to form a band with a straight ahead rock sound. Their first recruit was Bassist Tim Boyland, who was a member of VOS indie labelmates "The Dispositions". Paul Stanich was soon added ..boards, making the original line-up of True Rumor complete. This line-up released True Rumors Debut album "Silent Generation" in February 1988 on Catch Em Records. The Eight Song LP was recorded at Noise New York Studios in NYC between 1986-1987. "Silent Generation" was recorded with Huw Gower (Guitarist with The Records, Graham Parker, and David Johansen) lending production assistance. Paul Stanich left the band in 1988 to persue his interest in Music Production in Nashville, prompting True Rumor to enlist Lead Guitarist Kenny Newton. True Rumor soon began work on their sophomore effort - a 13 song CD titled "Knee Deep in Circumstance" which was released in 1989 on the MiniTrue Music label. The CD was recorded at Mix-O-Lydian studios with engineer Don Sternecker, and was self-produced. True Rumor played the New York City club circuit extensively from 1984 through 1989, Including such illustrious dives as The Limelight, Stone Pony, The Bitter End, Kennys Castaways, and Maxwells. In addition to their two album releases, in 1987 they released one 45 titled "Iowa" b/w "Something More" on their own True Music label. True Rumor appeared on Four Compilation releases in the 80's - "Silent Generation" appeared on "City Tracks One" and "Iowa" appeared on "City Tracks Three", both released Indie label Catch Em Records. "Random Fire" was featured on the CD "Greetings From New Jersey" released by Westwood Records. "Winning Track" was featured on the CD "Fresh Kills" released by NYC Radio Station WSIA. True Rumor disbanded in 1989. The band reformed in 2005, when Statue Records re-released True Rumor's CD "Knee Deep in Circumstance". Lead Guitarist Motor City Tom Wright was soon added to the fold. "Unmistakable Feeling" - a cut off of "Turnpike Road" has been featured on an Australian Indie-label Smashed Records Power Pop Compilation titled "Invaders from Planet Pop" in November '07. Check out the Smashed Records site on MySpace and pick up a copy! Those old vaults have been cleared, and original copies of True Rumor's second CD "Knee Deep in Circumstance" are exclusively available here on MySpace! Click the picture below and treat yourself to this Hook-Laden Power-Pop Manifesto! Prodigious record sales propelled this CD to be certified "Tin" in Portugal!More information regarding "Knee Deep" can be found via the Official True Rumor Website . True Rumor's three releases - including their 2008 CD release "Songs from the Turnpike Road" - are now available in their entirety as MP3 CD downloads from the following wonderful Good Old Mom+Pop Proprietorships: Silent Generation (1988 LP): Amazon , iTunes , Rhapsody , Soundclick . Knee Deep in Circumstance (1989 CD): Amazon , iTunes , Rhapsody , Soundclick . Songs From The Turnpike Road (2008 CD): Amazon , Itunes , Rhapsody . True Rumor videos can now be found at True Rumor TV on YouTube.Com. True Rumor will rock yer' cell phone with ringtones now available at True Rumor Ringtones on GroupieTunes.Com. For those who know and love True Rumor Mascot Mister Peepers, True Rumor merchandise (including the infamous Mister Peepers T-Shirt) is available at True Rumor Cafe Press Site .
My Interests
Music: Member Since: 3/31/2007 Band Website: geocities.com/true_rumor Band Members: Bobby Lee Moller (Drums), Tim Boyland (Bass), Steve Meko (Singer, Songwriter, Guitars), and Motor City Tom Wright (Lead Guitar). Prestigious Alumni: Fabulous Paul Stanich (Keyboards 1985-1988) & Kenny Newton (Lead Guitar 1988-1989). Spiritual Guidance and Occasional Requisite Hot-Wax treatments provided by Bisquick MacDougall. Influences: REM, Replacements, Alice Cooper, New York Dolls, Lou Reed, Ramones, Beatles, Byrds, Kinks, Sex Pistols, Raspberries, X, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash. Sounds Like: REM, Gin Blossoms, POWERPOP, Db's, Counting Crows, Big Star, Flamin' Groovies, Byrds, The Records. Record Label: MiniTrue Music Type of Label: Indie
My Background and Lifestyle
Occupation:	Music Artist (Powerpop / Indie / Rock)
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A Hardcore Blast From the Past
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away.... Bobby Lee and I were members of a hardcore punk band named "Victims of Society". Phil Portuesi (original drummer), Scott Robinson (bass), the late great... Posted by True Rumor on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:36:00 PST
Why Bob Goulet Loved Jerseybeat
Dearest Friends, Shortly before he moved past this mortal coil, our dear friend and mentor/tormentor Bob Goulet warned us that if we were to "drop" a new CD (his words, not ours) after twenty ye... Posted by True Rumor on Thu, 22 May 2008 03:12:00 PST
True Rumors New CD "Songs From the Turnpike Road" Released!
TRUE RUMOR would like to announce the release their third CD - "Songs From the Turnpike Road". "Turnpike Road" - a sizzlin' smorgasbord of twelve steamin' slices of Rock & Roll - is now available ... Posted by True Rumor on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:54:00 PST
True Rumor on new Smashed Records Compilation!!!
Smashed Records in Australia has just released a great new compilation CD titled "Invaders from the Planet Pop" that features those Friggin' Kings of Power Pop - TRUE RUMOR. True Rumor's song "Unmista... Posted by True Rumor on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:04:00 PST
The Passing of a Giant
Dearest Friends, As you might imagine, the flags at Rumor Central on the Grand Isle of Staten are flying at half-mast today. True Rumor's mentor, occasional nemesis, and longtime compatriot Bob Goulet... Posted by True Rumor on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:18:00 PST
Wilson Pickett, Orville Redenbacher, & True Rumor
Dearest Friends, 'Round a year and a half ago, a great soulman bought the farm. Wicked Wilson Pickett was a true soul phenom. It brings to mind a year of weekly poker games held in a chicken sh... Posted by True Rumor on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 06:34:00 PST
William Shatner, Albert the Squirrel, and True Rumor
Dearest Friends, Bill Shatner was a close and personal friend of the Rumor in days gone by. We'd bump into him at hotels across our fair land in the late seventies when he'd attend Tre... Posted by True Rumor on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:36:00 PST
Sebastian Cabot, Paul Williams, & True Rumor
Dearest Friends, This rainy spring season always reminds me of the period in time when diminutive songcraft extraordinaire Paul Williams toured as True Rumor's opening act. This coincided with the t... Posted by True Rumor on Sat, 26 May 2007 06:25:00 PST
Clara Peller, Bob Goulet, and True Rumor
Dearest Friends, Some tour news: You'll be pleased to know that Dom DeLuise has agreed to replace our dear departed friend Sebastian Cabot as our traveling chef. This is indeed an important task if ... Posted by True Rumor on Sun, 13 May 2007 04:34:00 PST
Easter 1974 - True Rumor with the Nixon Family
Dearest Friends, As Easter arrives it will always remind me of the period in the mid-70's when Dick Nixon was in office. As Trish and Julie Nixon were big fans of the Rumor, Tim, Bob, Fabulous Paul an... Posted by True Rumor on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:17:00 PST
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