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**JOKER
FIVE SPEED GOES OUT WITH A BANG** Some
great bands, and incredible music surfaced right here over the last 6
years. And above them all, standing like legends, was the 4 headed beast
known as JOKER FIVE SPEED. They seemed to come out of nowhere,
resurrecting a rock scene from ashes, & here to rock your ass like
a one nite stand. After half a decade of sex, drugs and rock n roll, they
called it quits, leaving hundreds of rock lovers wondering if they would
ever call.. On April 11th, 2006 one of the greatest bands in recent NYC rock history came out to say Goodbye at Irving Plaza, opening for Buckcherry, the recently disbanded JFS decided to regroup one last time. Only Joker Five Speed could play the biggest show of their career AFTER they broke up. "Cooler Than You" for sure. I flew in for this show, which makes it my 2nd cross country trip to see these guys rock out. All of the faces were there, the bands, the fans, and a FUCK LOAD of Buckcherry earlybirds wondering what the hell was going on. And
then it happend... Fitting, as this was also serving as a celebration of the release of "ROCK N ROLL IS A MOTHERFUCKER", the JFS greatest hits album (Perris Records). These
guys were in great form. Sounding like a '68 Camaro crashing into Rolls
Royce Limosine, Joker played one of the loudest, meanest, sweat soaked
shows of their lives, leaving a trail of ringing ears and breathless women
in thier wake. Since the band's explosion onto the NYC rock scene, one
word best describes JOKER FIVE SPEED... MORE These
guys had it all, from the love of their home city, to the adoration of
Hollywood, and plenty of fans across the country... And
even if you were never a fan ( in which case I doubt you made it this
far reading...) you at least knew who they were. And that says alot.Most
bands in this town die forever unnoticed. Loved only by their girlfriends,
never getting a fraction of JOKER's popularity. TOR,
SCARLET, ROGER, BRAD, and DAVE I salute you. This town owes you, thanks
you, loves you... and now misses you. **
JFS FAREWELL SHOW TO BE HELD **ROCK
N ROLL IS A MOTHERFUCKER** We are proud to announce that Tuesday February 28th 2006 Perris Records will be releasing "ROCK N' ROLL IS A MOTHERFUCKER" a compilation of greatest hits(?) from Joker Five Speed recorded between 2000-2005. This album contains 14 bare knuckle heavy weight Joker Five Speed classics, five of which have never been released on disc until now. There is also a special bonus demo track of one of the last songs written by the band before the higly publicised break up entitled "Dirty Power." A must have for any true rock fan, ROCK N ROL IS A MOTHERFUCKER is proof positive that great rock bands dont fade away they just put out a greatest hits packages. Look for it in all major retail and online music outlets both domestically
and Europe, Seriously. GigPosters Archive of Joker Five Speed Flyers **JFS R.I.P** This was not an easy decision to make. I have spent my entire life traveling down this road and chasing this dream. The bottom line is, and this is hard for me to say… I have run out of gas. I have put every ounce of my blood and sweat, heart and soul into Joker Five Speed. I have always loved being on stage and off, I have loved the endless nights, the countless friends, the traveling, the plotting world domination, playing guitar, and most of all, writing and singing. But for too long now I have not and it is time for me to move on. I have reached a point where, as an artist I have been uninspired and for lack of a better term and somewhat ironically…bored. I refuse to go through the motions for the sake of having the privilage to be able to consider myself a musician. I refuse to fake it on any level. I respect my band mates and the life too much to do that. It would not be fair to them, the people that support us or myself. I have never believed in wasting time. Life is too short to do anything you are not happy doing. Like I said, this was not an easy decision for me to make but one that I felt needed to be made. I’d like to thank everyone who has ever supported Joker Five Speed over the years and every band myself and the boys were lucky enough to share a stage with. I have given everything I’ve got to this band and have gotten it right back from you. Of course, I need to thank all of the musicians that have been in Joker Five Speed over the past 10 years. Your time was always valuable to me and I appreciate you believing in my dream. It is my pleasure to give special thanks to “Anthony,” without whom so many many things would not have been possible. He believed when no one else did. I can not think of the words to thank him enough for everything he has done. But without a doubt, I need to thank my brothers, Roger, Scarlet, BStone and Brian for everything. You helped me reach goals I never would have set for myself. You helped me grow as a person as well as an artist. We have had good times and not so good times but in hindsight they all put a smile on my face. The bond that we shared as a band is not something that many other bands can attest to. I have loved being a member of one of the best gangs to ever have come out of New York City. With you guys by my side I have always felt unstoppable. I am very proud of everything we have done, and very greatful that I got to do those things with you. Humbly and from the bottom of my heart….thank you. I, however am not saddened by this turn of events. Instead, I am excited
for the future. I am excited at the thought of being excited again. I
have no idea what I will do next but I know that it will be something
that allows me to express myself. Whether that be film, fashion, photography
or arms dealing. I feel that I have more to offer the world than just
Rock. I guess on some level I feel as though I have conquered this part
of my life to the best of my ability and now it is time to take on something
else and conquer it. For those of you who know me, you know I am not one
to sit still. I’m sure you’ll be hearing from me soon enough.
Thank you once again. **Classic
Rock for the Future** **THE
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