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Dec 20, 2001

Slow
 Richie's solo album "Slow" was released in Japan on December 19th.
RICHIE KOTZEN / SLOW
YCCY-00002 / YAMAHA MUSIC COMMUNICATIONS / JAPAN / 2001
  1. Ohio
  2. Scared Of You
  3. Gold Digger
  4. The Answer
  5. Slow
  6. Dont Wanna Lie
  7. Got It Bad
  8. I Can Make You Happy
  9. Sapphire
  10. Come Back (Swear To God)
  11. Rely On Me
  12. Lets Say Goodbye
  13. Conflicted
  14. Conflicted (Reprise)

Extra Track
Dont Wanna Lie (Promotion Clip)

Dec 15, 2001

YOUNG GUITAR (Jan 2002)
 YOUNG GUITAR (Jan 2002)
YG SPECIAL INTERVIEW with the Emotional Super-Talented Guitarist : Richie Kotzen

Dec 14, 2001

Mr. Big Tour Date
 Feb 7, Hong Kong
Feb 9, Malasia
http://www.ericmartin.com/gigs.htm

Dec 8, 2001

BURRN! (Jan 2002)
 BURRN! (Jan 2002)
Exclisive interview with Richie Kotzen

Nov 28, 2001

Arrow
 Single "Arrow" was released on November 28th in Japan.
MR. BIG / ARROW
AMCY-7333 / EAST WEST / JAPAN / 2001
  1. Arrow
  2. Shine (Live Acoustic)
  3. Lost In America (Live Acoustic)
  4. Static (Live Acoustic)

Nov 21, 2001

Farewell Tour The Final
 MR. BIG FAREWELL TOUR Additional concert
2/5 Tokyo, Tokyo International Forum
http://www.udo.co.jp/artist/mrbig/index.html

Nov 21, 2001

EMB
 EMB's new album will be done by the end of the year and out shortly after that.
http://www.ericmartin.com/eric.htm

Nov 10, 2001

DVD
 MR. BIG's DVD will be released in Japan on November 14th.
LIVE AND KICKIN' (WARNER MUSIC VISION, DVD-V:AMBY-8031)
LIVE (WARNER MUSIC VISION, DVD-V:AMBY-8032)
BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST! THE BEST OF MR. BIG (WARNER MUSIC VISION, DVD-V:AMBY-8033)

Nov 10, 2001

Slow
 Richie Kotzen's solo album "Slow" (YAMAHA MUSIC COMMUNICATIONS, YCCY-00002) will be released in Japan on December 19th. It will be CD-Extra with promotion clip "Don't Wanna Lie".

Oct 21, 2001

Farewell Tour
 MR. BIG FAREWELL TOUR Additional concert
1/12 Tokyo, Akasaka Blitz

Oct 21, 2001

Rochie : Playing Analysis
 Richie Kotzen : Playing analysis on the latest and last Mr. Big album on YOUNG GUITAR (Nov 2001)
http://www.shinko-music.co.jp/mag/yg/0111.html

Oct 10, 2000

Happy Birthday to Eric!

Oct 7, 2001

Hellsing
 "Shine" is the ending theme for the animation "Hellsing".
http://www.hellsing.net/
http://www.hellsing.net/items.html

Oct 6, 2001

BURRN! (Nov 2001)
 BURRN! (Nov 2001)
Interview with Mr. Big (Part 1 : Pat Torpey, Part 2 : Eric Martin, Pat Torpey and Richie Kotzen)
Interview with Billy Sheehan

Sep 29, 2001

MR. BIG FAREWELL TOUR
 Additional concert : 1/28 Shibuya Kokaido

1/14 Tokyo, Zepp Tokyo, Capacity 2709
1/15 Tokyo, Shibuya-AX, Capacity 1500
1/17 Hamamatsu, Hamamatsu Act City, Capacity 2336
1/18 Nagoya, Aichi Kosei Nenkin Hall, Capacity 1666
1/20 Kanazawa, Kanazawa-shi Kanko Kaikan, Capacity 1921
1/22 Osaka, Osaka Kosei Nenkin Hall (L), Capacity 2400
1/23 Osaka, Osaka Kosei Nenkin Hall (L), Capacity 2400
1/25 Fukuoka, Zepp Fukuoka, Capacity 2001
1/27 Tokyo, Zepp Tokyo, Capacity 2709
1/28 Tokyo, Shibuya Kokaido, Capacity 2318
1/30 Sendai, Zepp Sendai, Capacity 1567
1/31 Morioka, Morioka Shimin Bunka Hall (L), Capacity 1510
2/2 Sapporo, Zepp Sapporo, Capacity 2009
2/3 Sapporo, Zepp Sapporo, Capacity 2009

Sep 27, 2001

EMB
 Eric Martin Band upcoming gigs
Sep 29, The Boarwalk, 9426 Greenback Orangevale, CA
Oct 26, Bourbon Street, 2765 Clayton Rd. Concord, CA
http://www.ericmartin.com/gigs.htm

Sep 26, 2001

New Single
 Mr. Big's new single with some acoustic songs will be released on November 28th.
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?sku=427

Sep 21, 2001

Aerosmith Tribute
 Aerosmith Tribute was released in Japan on September 21st.
http://www.videoartsmusic.com/info/VACM-1176.shtml

V.A. / TRIBUTE TO AEROSMITH LET THE TRIBUTE DO THE TALKIN'
VACM-1176 / VIDEOARTS MUSIC / JAPAN / 2001

  1. Eat The Rich
    - Jack Russell (vo), Doug Aldrich (g), Jeff Pilson (b), Carmine Appice (dr)
  2. Let The Music Do The Talking
    - Joe Lynn Turner (vo), Al Pitrelli (g), Carmine Rojas (b), Pat Torpey (dr)
  3. Round and Round
    - Tim "Ripper" Owens (vo), Reb Beach (g), Tim Bogert (b), Eric Singer (dr)
  4. Cryin'
    - Jeff Scott Soto (vo), Craig Goldy (g), Jason Scheff (b), Aynsley Dunbar (dr)
  5. Kings And Queens
    - Glenn Hughes (vo), Steve Lukather (g), Tony Franklin (b), Frankie Banali (dr), Paul Taylor (key)
  6. Rat In The Cellar
    - Fee Waybill (vo), Richie Kotzen (g), Jimmy Haslip (b), Vinnie Colaiuta (dr)
  7. One Way Street
    - Doug Pinnick (vo), Elliot Easton (g), Jimmy Bain (b), Gregg Bisonette (dr)
  8. Living On The Edge
    - John Corabi (vo), Stevie Salas (g), John Alderete (b), Brian Tichy (dr)
  9. What It Takes
    - Bobby Kimball (vo), Waddy Wachtel (g), Michael Pocaro (b), Tony Thompson (dr), Derek Sherinian (key)
  10. Lord Of The Thighs
    - Whitfield Crane (vo), Bruce Kulick (g), Marco Mendoza (b), Vinny Appice (dr)
  11. Angel
    - Robin McAuley (vo), Bluce Saraceno (g), Phil Sousson (b), Rick Morotta (dr)

Sep 11, 2001

MR. BIG FAREWELL TOUR
 1/14 Tokyo
1/15 Tokyo
1/17 Hamamatsu
1/18 Nagoya
1/20 Kanazawa
1/22 Osaka
1/23 Osaka
1/25 Fukuoka
1/27 Tokyo
1/30 Sendai
1/31 Morioka
2/2 Sapporo
2/3 Sapporo
http://www.udo.co.jp/

Sep 11, 2001

EMB
 EMB will be playing the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, CA at 9:00 on September 13th.

Sep 11, 2001

Aerosmith Tribute
 Aerosmith Tribute will be released in Japan on September 21st. Richie and Pat will appear on the album.
http://www.videoartsmusic.com/info/VACM-1176.shtml

V.A. / ACTUAL SIZE
VACM-1176 / VIDEOARTS MUSIC / JAPAN / 2001

  1. Eat The Rich
  2. Let The Music Do The Talking
  3. Round and Round
  4. Cryin'
  5. Kings And Queens
  6. Rat In The Cellar
  7. One Way Street
  8. Living On The Edge
  9. What It Takes
  10. Lord Of The Thighs
  11. Angel

Aug 27, 2001

From Billy


< Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 14:33:57 EDT >

Could you please inform everyone on your mailing list that Atlantic Records/East West Records/ Warner Music has removed the false statements made about me and my being fired from Mr Big from their website.
Thank you.
Billy Sheehan

Aug 25, 2001

Billy's statement


< Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 14:58:39 EDT >

Hi,
East West's/Atlantic Records statement is TOTALLY FALSE! It is ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE that I "left" due to "creative differences". It is ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE that any problem was caused by my solo album or any other activities. My solo album was completed in JANUARY---many months before the Mr Big album even began. East West/Atlantic Records has given out a totally false and a complete misrepresentation of the facts. I was fired from Mr Big, and I have the telephone answering message to prove it.
Please print this statement and send it out to everyone who received the Atlantic Records press release.

Aug 24, 2001

Billy Departs Mr. Big
Comment from Atlantic Label
http://www.warnermusic.co.jp/artists/international/mrbig/news.html
http://www.warnermusic.co.jp/artists/international/mrbig/billy.html

Bassist Billy Sheehan Departs Mr. Big

Due to creative differences, Billy Sheehan has left the group Mr. Big.

Scheduling conflicts stemming from Sheehan's solo pursuits also contributed to conflicts surrounding the launch of their new album "Actual Size". He was a founding member of the band and its bass player for 12 years.

Band members Eric Martin, Richie Kotzen and Pat Torpey will continue with the Mr. Big promotional efforts for "Actual Size", embarking on a much-anticipated promotional tour of Japan beginning this month.

The album's first single "Shine" has just entered Japan's Original Confidence International chart at #3. Future performance plans for the band, in light of Sheehan's departure, are under discussion.

Aug 24, 2001

Live On Air
 The members of Mr. Big will appear on fm 802 "Rock On" on August 31st at 24:00 - 26:00.

Aug 24, 2001

Live On Air
 The members of Mr. Big will appear on fm osaka "Boogie Diner" on August 30th at 19:00 - 20:30 from Tower Records Umeda.
http://www.warnermusic.co.jp/artists/international/mrbig/news.html

Aug 22, 2001

Eric
 Pictures of Eric Martin Band live at The Backbeat, San Jose, CA

(Thanks Tomoko)

Aug 22, 2001

Richie & Billy
 Interview with Richie and Billy on YMM Player magazine (Sep. 2001)

Aug 11, 2001

Billy
 Billy has been fired from Mr Big.

Aug 11, 2001

Richie
 YOUNG GUITAR (Sep 2001)
A cover interview with Richie Kotzen

Aug 11, 2001

In-Store Events
 In-Store events in Japan
http://www.warnermusic.co.jp/artists/international/mrbig/index2.html
Aug 23 19:00, Virgin Megastore Sendai, Miyagi
Aug 26 16:00, Tower Records Shibuya, Tokyo
Aug 26 18:00, Virgin Megastore Shinjuku, Tokyo
Sep 1, (?) Acoustic live
Sep 4, IMS Hall, Fukuoka

Aug 8, 2001

Actual Size
 "Actual Size" was released in Japan on August 8th.

MR. BIG / ACTUAL SIZE
AMCY-7300 / EAST WEST / JAPAN / 2001

  1. LOST IN AMERICA
  2. WAKE UP
  3. SHINE
  4. ARROW
  5. MARY GOES 'ROUND
  6. SUFFOCATION
  7. ONE WORLD AWAY
  8. I DON'T WANT TO BE HAPPY
  9. CRAWL OVER ME
  10. CHEAP LITTLE WORLD
  11. HOW DID I GIVE MYSELF AWAY
  12. NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD
  13. DEEP DARK SECRET

Aug 6, 2001

BURRN!
BURRN! (Sep 2001)

Exclusice interview with MR. BIG (Eric, Richie, Pat, Billy)

CD Review
Eric Martin / I'm Only Fooling Myself
5148-2 / Spifire / U.S.A. / 1987

  1. These Are The Good Times
  2. If You Believe Me
  3. Everytime I Think of You
  4. I Can't Relax
  5. I'm Only Fooling Myself
  6. Confess
  7. Unfinished Business
  8. Crazy World Like This
  9. This Is Serious
  10. Gonna make A Lover Out Of You

Jul 25, 2001

Shine
'Shine' was released on July 25th in Japan.

MR. BIG / SHINE
AMCY-7299 / EAST WEST JAPAN / JAPAN / 2001

  1. Shine
  2. Here's To Everything
  3. One World Away

Jul 25, 2001

Video clips
 Live music video clips of Eric Martin, Niacin and more.
http://www.fpzmultimedia.com/music.htm

Jul 20, 2001

Actual Size
 http://www.richiekotzen.com/news.html
Track list for 'Actual Size'
  1. Lost In America
  2. Wake Up
  3. Shine
  4. Arrow
  5. Mary Goes 'Round
  6. Suffocation
  7. One World Away
  8. I Don't Want To Be Happy
  9. Crawl Over Me
  10. Cheap Little Thrill
  11. How Did I Give Myself Away
  12. Nothing Like It In The World

Jul 20, 2001

Eric's upcoming gigs
 http://www.ericmartin.com/gigs.htm
Eric's upcoming gigs
Aug.3 10pm Last Day Saloon S.F.
Aug.4 10pm Bourbon St.

Jul 20, 2001

News
 http://www.ericmartin.com/eric.htm

Jul 20, 2001

Light at the End of the Tunnel
 http://www.shrapnelrecords.com/
Richie appears on War and Peace's album titled 'Light at the End of the Tunnel'.

Jul 1, 2001

Stone Cold Queen
 "Stone Cold Queen" was released on July 27th in Japan.

V.A. / STONE COLD QUEEN
VACM-1173 / VIDEOARTS MUSIC / JAPAN / 2001
  1. Stone Cold Crazy
    Robin Zander (vo), Steve Stevens (g), Billy Sheehan (b), Matt Sorum (dr)
  2. Play The Game
    Mickey Thomas (vo), Marty Friedman (g), Chuck Wright (b), Gregg Bissonette (dr), Paul Taylor (key)
  3. Fat Bottomed Girls
    Joe Lynn Turner (vo), Reb Beach (g), Tony Franklin (b), Eric Singer (dr)
  4. Somebody To Love
    Geoff Tate (vo), Doug Aldrich (g), Carmine Rojas (b), Aynsley Dumbar (dr), Paul Taylor (key)
  5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
    Gunnar & Mathew Nelson (vo), Albert Lee (g), Michael Parcaro (b), Pat Torpey (dr)
  6. Fight From The Inside
    Jack Blades (vo), Jake E. Lee (g), Tony Levin (b), Tony Thompson (dr)
  7. You'Re My Best Friend
    Jason Scheff (vo), Richie Kotzen (g), Marco Mendoza (b), Vinny Appice (dr), Paul Taylor (key)
  8. I'm In Love With My Car
    Kip Winger (vo), Steve Lukather (g), Phil Soussan (b), Frankie Banali (dr)
  9. Killer Queen
    Glenn Hughes (vo), Pat Thrall (g), Stu Hamm (b), Carmine Appice (dr), Paul Taylor (key)
  10. Spread Your Wings
    Tommy Shaw (vo), Dweezil Zappa (g), Tim Bogert (b), Steve Ferrone (dr), Derek Sherinian (key)
  11. We Will Rock You
    Jack Russell (vo), Bruce & Bob Kulick (g), Jeff Pilson (b), Mikkey Dee (dr)

Jun 25, 2001

Eric Martin mailing list
 New Eric Martin mailing list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ericmartin

Jun 9, 2001

Shine
 The first single "Shine" will be released on July 25th in Japan.
(From http://www.ericmartin.com/eric.htm)

Jun 2, 2001

New CD
The first single from the new CD by Mr Big will be released on July 25th 2001 in Japan. The full CD will be released on August 5th in Japan, and then on Aug 12th in the rest of Asia.
(From http://www.gordygale.com/page8.html)

May 1, 2001

Kung Pow
Upcoming gigs of Eric Martin's new side project (Kung Pow)

May 26th - Konocti Harbor w/Doobie Bros. and Creedence, Kelseyville, CA
June 1st - The Minnow, Alameda, CA
June 10th - The Backbeat, San Jose, CA

from http://ericmartin.com/gigs.htm and Eric Martin mailing list

May 13, 2001

A Tribute to QUEEN
""Stone Cold Crazy" a tribute to QUEEN" (Videoarts Music / VACM-1173) will be released in June 27th in Japan. Billy, Pat and Richie played on the album.

May 1, 2001

Kung Pow
Upcoming gigs of Eric Martin's new side project (Kung Pow)

Denise Wright on drums
Mark Chole on bass
Paul Dorr on keyboards
Mark Holley on guitar

May 18th - The Boardwalk, Orangevale, CA
May 19th - Feather River Festivel, Belden Town, CA.
May 26th - Konocti Harbor w/Doobie Bros. and Creedence, Kelseyville, CA
June 10th - The Backbeat, San Jose, CA

from http://ericmartin.com/gigs.htm and Eric Martin mailing list

Apr 22, 2001

Shuffle
Masami Okui's single "Shuffle/Ano Hino Gogo" will be released on April 25th in Japan. Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen played on the song "Shuffle".
http://www.sankyo-g.co.jp/starchild/artiste/okui/release/index.html
Masami Okui / Shuffle/Ano Hino Gogo
KICM-1017 / KING RECORDS / JAPAN / 2001
  1. Shuffle
  2. Ano Hino Gogo
  3. Shuffle [instrumental]
  4. Ano Hino Gogo [instrumental]
  5. Shuffle [D.V-mix]

Apr 8, 2001

New CD
Mr Big is currently in the studio recording their new CD. It is tentatively scheduled for release in August 2001 in Japan.
(From http://www.gordygale.com/page8.html)

Apr 8, 2001

"Every Second Beat"
"Every Second Beat" is a duet of Eric Martin and Pandra. (Pandra / A Little Closer / Universal / UICE-2002)

Feb 8, 2000

Happy Birthday to Richie!

Jan 21, 2001

"Lost Memories"
"Mikazuki In Rock" was released in Japan on December 27th 2000.

V.A. / MIKAZUKI IN ROCK
IDCA-1001 / Music Mine / Japan / 2000
  1. Crescent Moon
  2. Theme For Kazeo (Crescent Moon Mellow Version)
  3. AIT Theme Orchestral Intro
  4. AIT Theme
  5. Lost Memories Theme (feat Richie Kotzen)
  6. Lost Memories Strings
  7. Black Moon Symphony
  8. "Nana" - Angel of Dennis
  9. "Idom" - Devin Townsend
  10. Devil Inside
  11. Lost Memories (feat Fumina Hara, Richie Kotzen)

Jan 10, 2001

"Lost Memories"
"Tekkouki Mikazuki" was released in Japan on December 27th 2000. Richie played on the song called "Lost Memories".
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