Has it really
been a whole year? And since everyone around me keeps
saying it has – I guess it must be true, right?
Just ask the U.S. Population Bureau:
They Know. Report Findings - 2002
What a wild
ride. And for those of you keeping score and watching
the E! True Hollywood Story actually unfold, you know
what I’m talking about. It feels like we’ve
been on a world tour with the Rolling Stones, literally,
and have met people from just about everywhere. Bands,
Actors, Comedians, Producers and ever variation you
can imagine. We're "Experience-Rich". Some
rotten, but mostly good. People write us, some call
and even daringly visit, but most importantly they all
lend support in some way - and without, it would be
a quick and very painful fall.
So why did
we create Publicity Whore in the first place? It’s
a question we’ve gotten a lot over the last twelve
months. Perhaps this will shed some light, if you care
to peek behind the tye-dyed curtain.
"If I could only see one band
live, and
then be taken out back and shot."
Publicity
Whore was set-up to blow off creative steam & see
some shows and promote our friends in the entertainment
business at the same time. And since no one
else really seemed to give a shit about promoting their
careers at all, you’d be amazed at the response
we got when we did. Since then, it has taken off on
it’s own juice - with us here to guide and direct
it.
Dave Norwoods, Kat, Jennifer and
Debbie kick it Publicity Whore style
while yachting in Marina Del Rey.
The backbone
of it all are the people involved. Publicity Whore is
a people company - No question about it. It's
people we promote, each adding something original to
the mixture.
I especially
want to thank our readers that week after week read
Publicity Whore, and then write us the emails
that help us make it a better magazine every issue.
In fact, this is how we've located most of the people
we work with currently. We're going all the way here
guys, and it's really your suggestions, the people involved
and lots of ball bustin' work that make this what it
is – and what it will be - simply put:
The World’s Greatest
Entertainment Publication Ever.
The reality
is we’ve come a long way. The readership has grown
exponentially, and we've got worldwide readership now,
with an extensive network of people who want to see
this company flourish and succeed.
It’s
also a reality that people have bet against us since
we started, and they still do - two punk kid brothers
from Chicago light on the “scratch”, but
big on heart and 'gettin it done right' philosophy.
All I can
say it watch out, because Publicity Whore is hungrier,
leaner and more singularly focused than ever before.
We know what we want – and we always kick trash
to the curb to get it. But don't get it twisted. What
remains is the best of the bunch, and hopefully friends
and business associates for a lifetime.
Homepage
commemorating
that historic day. Sometimes
I still cry myself to sleep.
The reality
is that listing everyone here that played a role in
building Publicity Whore in our first year is an impossible
assignment for me. There are simply too many. The fact
is you know who you are, so my either calling attention
to it - or forgetting to - is of little substantive
value. You leave us the messages, you send us the emails,
you give us the support - and the criticism.
And without it, we wouldn’t be half the company
we are today.
I especially
want to say thanks to those people who stick by our
side and lend a hand everyday, as we build
this empire. True team players. People like Teri who
always come through. No matter what the drama or request
(like working outside in 105 degree heat all day selling
T-shirts) - you always step up and we love you for it.
To Sunil for proving he is the "Real Deal"
and ladies quite an eligible bachelor I hear.
Sunil The "Real Deal"
now accepting applications
from prospective female suitors.
hotmeat@publicitywhore.com
To Paul Emmett
for keeping this ship afloat and steppin' up where everyone
else fails – this goes for your whole family Paul.
Thanks to
Josh “J. Boogie” Banks for working his ass
off every day, and under some real “BoogDog”
circumstances. Thanks to Deiter, Roland, Kelly Nelson
& Anthony (from Toner Hell) for the part-time jobs,
and as shitty as some of these were - you guys came
through with a gig when I needed it most.
Craig and Roseanne kick it at the
Dragonfly after her live performance
To Kim Pixler
who delivers in so many ways it would be embarrassing
to list here. Thanks Kim, it means a lot to us - and
I know you’ll be reading this too.
To Leah, Krista Pope, Melissa Dragich, Roxxi & Rachael
who taught us invaluable do's and dont's about the music
biz, and Amber, Kevin, Layla, Annette, Arielle, Wanda,
Mr. Comfortable, Anthony, Derek and Deanna for always
coming through with content & articles in a pinch.
Even the band "Burlesque"
From Redding, PA
couldn't resist getting a photo with Publicity Whore
Thanks especially
to Tere Joyce, Eddie Jarvis and Kristi McHugh for really
getting us off the ground in the early days - and all
the kind people at the Icehouse Comedy Club - thanks
Bob. And "Why Am I Telling You" Jack
at the Ha Ha Cafe. Matt Davis this goes for you too
man. You are all the elite of the comedy universe -
and the names they'll read about for years to come in
Publicity Whore.
Playboy's Miss July
Kimberley Stanfield & Co.
A winning combo, wouldn't you say.
Thanks to
Kim Stanfield – the coolest Playmate in the World
- for rolling with it all, and even appearing at our
Celebrity Benefit Concert on her birthday! Not all Supermodels
would be nearly so accommodating.
Thanks to
my roommate Dan for tolerating some real nasty blow-outs
here at world headquarters, realizing there was more
going on than just that overpriced Pac Bell. Although
I maintain they are the worst of the bunch!
Thanks to
Dimente, Ron Rivlin, Mac Africa, Sean Healy & Co.,
Mateo, Brian Glazen, Chris Blanchard, Mike Galaxy, Happenin’
Harry, Brad Thomas, Carey, J.D., Taime, Sebastien, Damon
& Gaya, Sally Hughes, 'Hollywood', Burst Music,
Hillary, Kat, Maureena, Stealth, Deemo, Kwazar and John,
Pops, Brian and Damien at the Key Club. And to all the
other crazy promoters I know, who are out there night
after night after night working and always inviting
us down to their events. I know what a monster putting
on those events can be, remember to let us know what's
coming up and we’ll help you get the word out
and promote it.
Josh,
Craig and Pat Leborio
from "Austin Powers: Goldmember"
at the Playboy Jazz Fest
Thanks to
Ted & Kim Holtzman, Jen Marino, ‘Huffer’,
Takoudes, Annika, Vaughn Kincey, Lottie & Brent,
Dan "Logic", Jennifer Paulick & Kelly
Nelson for dialing us into some really great people.
Thanks to
Matt Rolnick, Xander Soren, Noelle, Neda, Marty Hacholski,
Terry Smith, Curt Kluth & Joe Rogalski for their
long distance encouragement and long time friendships.
You’ve known me for a long time – ups and
downs. It’s the fact you stick it out and support
unrelentingly that means the most.
Much respect
to my trusted music and Hip-Hop advisors Michael Owens,
JBJ, "Q", David Cole, Amazen, Kyle Copeland,
Dustin, Alvin, Daddy-O, Lil Clown, Tooty & Promise
- and all the good folks at Nut House Records and 25
Ta Life. Michael-Melody - You guys are the shit, and
helping us show the world a whole new side of entertainment.
Craig gets a photo w/ rap diva "Promise"
Read the Upcoming Interview ...
(photo courtesy: Nut House Records)
Thanks to
my parents and grandmother who provide worldly wisdom,
and my other family that still delivers a card on my
birthday. To my beloved deceased grandfather Rudy, who
I so wish could have been here now. You’d have
been proud of us I think, Opa, in some sort of way.
You were our hero.
Thanks to
my landlord Huggy who makes this living situation even
possible, you rock man. All the neighbors like Matt,
Beutchler, Erica, Blair, Heather, and Ben Lang who make
this place so cool to live at. Our own "Melrose
Place" – minus the psychotic “Sydney”
of course, she already moved out next door. And Sam
Rovin this includes you too, glad you made it in from
NY. Great timing.
Greg from
Bad Religion
poses for a quick Publicity
Whore Photo Opp!
Thanks to
Rick, Noemi, Michelle and Greg Cargill - and all our
friends at the record labels & press agencies like
Universal, Sony, Immortal, Def Jam, Interscope, MSO,
Susan Blonde, Marketing Factory, Gotham (aka. Mr. Plotkin
and Co.) & Epitaph for hookin us up on the tix and
interviews. This goes for all the clubs and venues too.
Breaking bands is a bitch, we know that. Tough Business.
Keep letting us know who’s hot and we’ll
make sure people read about the Real Artists w/ Real
Talent.
Thanks to
our friends in Wu Tang Clan, Bad Religion, Outlawz,
Texas Terri, Dumfinger, Acid 7, Shut Up Marie, Poser,
Left Out Lamont (I hear they are called DIS now), FTS,
Scared of Girls, Plush, Free Spin, Burlesque and Pinhead
– thanks for the support guys and for seeing where
this is headed.
Publicity
Whore's 'J. Boogie' kicks
it Boog-Dog style with "Pinhead"
Bassist, Randy Mathias.
Thanks to
Brandon and Ross for helping us get where we are at,
especially in those early days, Vanessa too, and Mr.
Comfortable, Anthony Bromberg, Derek, Wanda & Arielle
for contributing great articles week after week also.
Thanks to Jason DeBose for his great pics (although,
I don’t think Jason you’ll ever understand
our twisted sense of humor over here), Jennifer Kent,
and Pat Leborio (Austin Powers 3) for "getting
it" and helping us "get there". You got
a big career ahead of you man, and we’re getting
there together. Also thanks to Steve Levesque and Judy
Orbach, two of the best managers/talent reps in the
business.
Thanks to
Ron Jeremy, Henry Rollins, JBJ, Jim Rose, Tony Valenziano,
Mac Africa, Vincent Lords, Killa Beez, Sebastien, Versatile
Aggression, Switched, Dirty, W3G and Kimberley Stanfield
for their enlightening interviews. Thanks to Mike Marino,
one of the funniest entertainers I know - and a future
household name for certain.
Former
Beastie Boys
and Crazy Town drummer
"JBJ" stops by to get some official
100% Publicity Whore gear.
Thanks to
all the people at Studio Wonderland like Shelby Leborio
and Paul Secrest - the best at what they do. “The
O.C. Connection” I call it. Thanks to GQ Smooth,
for always coming through - and most importantly knowing
when we need it. Thanks to Peter The “Spanish-Bull”
DeAfantes-Angelico-Garcia or whatever alias he is currently
calling himself these days- your hookups and support
were key bro - and never forgotten.
Craig
& Kyle unpack the first of many
donated food shipments sent in by fans and
well-wishers on opening day 1 year ago.
And most
importantly thanks to my brother and Publicity Whore
co-founder Kyle, for making sure this ship gets there
- and keeping everyone laughing their asses while we
do it. We want you all to lighten up, not take things
so seriously. Our stay here is brief - so let's make
the most of it.
And if I
forgot anyone, like everyone does - thanks to you too.
Seriously. You are as much a part of this as anyone.
Year two is here gang. That’s what counts now.
Thanks for the help in the past, because we're gonna
need more of it in the future.
