STEVE BLAZE of LILLIAN AXE - on Robbin Crosby Jani Lane Angel & Much More

[@daphneleigh9821]

Steve is one of the nicest people I've ever met! After a Houston show in the early 90's I began talking to him about all the 80's shows I saw in Shreveport LA & how much I enjoyed every show. He gave me a big hug & said thank you. Such a kind person! I wish him all the best!

[@powerswish]

Poetic Justice kept my interests in this genre alive during those lean (alt rock) years of the early to mid 90s.

[@arpadmogyorodi3754]

Love and War/Poetic Justice/Psychoschizophrenia are the best three albums that a band put out in a row. "She Likes It On Top" has the best guitar solo in a song ever. This band is absolutely great.

[@carlquigley4620]

Steve is definitely one of the most underrated guitar players ever

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Steve once told me a story about Jani Lane taking a dump in their condo that smelled so bad it cleared the place out. Fun fact: Steve and I worked on 'Body double' at producer Randy Everett's house. He even broke out the double-neck acoustic Robbin Crosby gave him.

[@releshred1272]

My favorite album is Poetic Justice. That album got me through hell! Ron Taylor is arguably the best rock singer from that era.

[@Dokken1975]

Met him at Rock N Skull, very nice guy!

[@shanejohnson1929]

Steve Saved my life with one call to me over the phone...Great friend of mine for years n I will always support Him 100% like He will Me...One great guitar player a songwriter n one awesome good hearted person He is... :)

[@doncardinal912]

Incredibly talented underrated band. I saw these guys many times when they were up and coming at small shows in SE LA, they were hungry and gave great performances.

[@weird_cds8206]

Been listening and going to see Lillian Axe since I was 16 (I'M 51 NOW) Saw them all the time in Jackson, MS and a bunch now that I live in Dallas! Great guy & fantastic band!

[@scm1716]

I really enjoyed this interview. I've been a Lillian fan since the early 90s but got away from rock and roll for a long time. In recent years I've gotten back into it, and it was nice to see that one my favorite bands never stopped making records. 'Poetic' and 'Psycho' were always favorites of mine, and I realize many people want Ron Taylor back, etc, etc. He was and still is a great singer. Those were great records (understatement), but if you've not done so, give some of the more recent Lillian records a listen and you'll find a lot of wonderful stuff there to be discovered. For example, 'Water's Rising' is particularly wonderful. Get a few tracks in and you'll be blown away by songs like 'I Have To Die, Goodbye,' 'Fields of Yesterday,' and 'Until The End of the World.' There seems to be a natural reaction by some to dismiss the post-Ron Taylor albums: but what is missed is that Steve is still writing the songs and creating all the beautiful melodies that have always made Lillian songs what they are. Many talk about his guitar skills (and rightly so), but he still remains a wonderful writer and poet that has the ability to haunt and inspire with his lyrics. And the overall musicianship (not just from Blaze) on the later records is still not notch. For what it's worth, Ron Taylor will always be my favorite Lillian singer: but I admire Steve for moving on, keeping things evolving and interesting, and living in the present.

[@bdp1966]

Awesome interview! I'm from the New Orleans area and grew up on Lillian Axe. Kick ass band and Steve is one of the nicest guys on the planet

[@garysanders3193]

This is the nicest stuff I have ever heard about Robin Crosby. Love Lillian Axe!

[@scottpolasek3770]

I used to go see these guys play at a club called Cardies in Houston, Tx back in the 80's before they got signed. Without a doubt the best club band back then I've ever seen!

[@Terrybryk]

Love U Steve .......God bless LILLIAN AXE

[@griffshark]

Thanks for getting Steve on here, Lillian is such an under-rated band. I've followed them since the first album came out and through all of the iterations that have followed.

[@angryagain3801]

I'm glad POETIC and PSYCHO are finally on Spotify. I discovered the band on LOVE & WAR. I loved the album, saw the tour, been hooked ever since. If they had been on any other label than MCA Records they may have caught on with the masses. I was able to interview Steve and Ron during the L&W and Poetic tours. Good guys, fun interviews.

[@tnourse]

I saw Lillian play in Minneapolis early 90's. They were amazing. So good!

[@deankinney4083]

Steve is one of the best people I know

[@SnuSlavin]

I have been watching Stevie from CYO dances to Fat City to the Lakefront....R.I.P. Johnny....he was the guy to learn from. At 62 I still play...always will.....God willing.

[@lanawnie]

I still have drumstick given to me at circle in the square in Shreveport...every time I knew y'all were there, I was there!

[@jasonmarkham2592]

Love and War was my favorite Lillian Axe album ever following the debut, and Poetic Justice. All three of those albums were so great and underrated. Love and War was a freaking masterpiece. In past years, I bought all the newer records. All awesome.

[@Stufftowatch21]

Hell yea Love & War a masterpiece, underrated.

[@hellfire7676]

Stevie Blaze is a class act! Stellar player, great writer and all around stand up guy! Unmatched on every level! None better!

[@jasonhoneman1272]

I am so glad you interviewed Steve Blaze! I have been a strong fan since 1987 where I grew up in New Orleans! I used to see Steve play in his band Near Life Experience at Zeppelins!!

[@Jasong9573]

Love and War album..so good. And man, Show a Little Love. Killer riff and song. The Field's of Yesterday album is another hidden gem, too.

[@stevenbazan9681]

great player i seen them live so many times love lillian axe

[@jackbtlr17]

Steve is a great guitarist and a great guy. Psychoschitzofrenia and waters rising are brilliant albums!

[@bullmarcotte8814]

Great interview! Steve is such a great musician. And Lillian is STILL a great band! Rock on AXE!

[@cecilmusick8629]

Steve's a fantastic player and a great guy, Love Lillian Axe!

[@KenKellySWFL]

Steve Blaze is an incredible songwriter, singer, and all around nice guy! Psychoschizophrenia is a timeless album!

[@Michael-rh5oh]

Really like this interview . Really cool and nice guy . Nice job Jason

[@udo4accept]

oh wow, this interview has helped solve an age old mystery for me. i always liked a song called Misery Loves Company but i never knew who it was or even where i'd heard it. now i know it's Lillian Axe! i need to check out all of their stuff and make a few purchases.

[@Ouijawii]

Steve Blaze is not only my favorite artist, musician, composer, or songwriter of all time, he's also now my favorite person that I have never met. What a deep, insightful, thoughtful, moving interview. Thank you, from a long time fan, to get to experience the story behind the band, and the man, who brought us Lillian Axe.

[@mikeintampa250]

Hi Jason, Steve mentioned about playing the Bang Your Head Festival in Germany. That's how I discovered Lillian Axe, you've got to see the performances from that concert. The audience was completely in love with them and were singing along to the songs. Such a great band. Thanks for bringing up about the Angel connection, I did not know that.

[@richardla7070]

Great musician

[@joelprat8496]

Awesome interview!! My cousin turned me onto Lillian Axe back in Love and War days. His band Union Jack opened for them back in Conn. Great job on All of the records!! New Stuff is just as good as the old!

[@brettblain1336]

They used to play in Grand Rapids MI all the time back in the day, always put on a great show and a nice bunch of guys.

[@stevebarker4681]

Awsome. Incredible interview Jason. 🤘

[@anthonybryant3038]

I love Lillian. Everything through Psycho is stellar. I have the albums after that, which started to get a little darker than I'm into, but a tremendous band.

[@vistalite]

I saw Lillian Axe at On The Rox in Dallas (1989). Great show. Great band - better than most signed around that time. Some of the Poison guys were there that night. I heard - though not sure it was accurate - the Poison guys were in town b/c their bass player married a local girl that day.

[@jdeanmusic]

Great interview!

[@vistalite]

I don’t think Tommy Stewart was mentioned as being part of Lillian Axe. The guy had some platinum success with Godsmack. Either way, great interview as usual. Good luck to Steve on all future endeavors. He seems like a terrific guy!

[@chadprickett206]

Very Kewl hearing these dudes mentioning Sweet FA. I got to see them live back in 1990, in Indianapolis, IN.

[@xjbomb4463]

Great interview .I took guitar lessons from him .he's a very talented guy.

[@stevefilley9765]

At the white house Niles mi. After show was out back getting shirt signed. Still have it by the way. Some drunk kid came upto me wanted me to sign his shirt. So I did what a surprise he had next day lol.

[@gregsimmons694]

Love Ratt! Found out about Lillian Axe when I heard robbin Crosby would be producing their first album ! Thanks Jason and Steve!!

[@godzillasimpson8357]

Would be so cool if robbin were still around. Rat would be a lot bigger as a band like crue, guns, Van Halen. Also he could be on waste some time as well

[@aaronjohnson1226]

Great interview

[@Shawn-1971]

Great interview Jason and thanks for using my question!

[@jacobcable6360]

What a good listen.

[@steveclary2106]

Just seen angel . I tell people all the time you were in the band . They look at me weird. Great job steve. Great interview

[@guitarlife6190]

Steve is a great guy. Nice interview.

[@willgragido3694]

Great show! Really enjoyed that one a lot.

[@deankinney4083]

Great interview Jason Steve is the best hands down God bless you

[@eddielar4292]

Great Interview! Lillian axe is awesome. Jason I just discovered you on You Tube. You one of the best interviewers I found in the Hard Rock / Metal Genre

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thanks Eddie! Very nice of you to say, please spread the word

[@edmondpecotjr.8888]

in the day it was Lillian axe razor white and zebra those were our garage bands East Jefferson High Bonnabel High in Metairie and Kenner bruh

[@minorhymns2693]

Awesome stories from Steve! Thanks for the killer interview.

[@tandrusiak1]

How about a "Leatherwolf" interview?

[@madj3202911238]

Great interview. I met Steve a few times in the 90s and what a great guy. Ty for doing this.

[@sadekx5251]

I recall getting a LA CD from the library in 1992 and kinda enjoyed it. Cool stories shared in this episode. Keep it up brother.

[@krissmith2396]

incredible guitar player. king of the furman pq3 .

[@MsErica70]

I went to grammar school with Steve and saw the band every chance I got including the Ratt show. In fact no one knew Lillian was playing till we got there. They killed it. I bumped into the guys in the audience later and they recognized me and asked my opinion of the show. did we at all look like we were crapping ourselves..because we were. It almost didnt happen as it was last minute and Steve was awol. They found him at the lake and he raced to Mississippi. Steve said he was pretty sure he broke his speedometer .

[@scotty666tt]

I first heard these guys from a cassette sngle from true believer,After that i went and got the whole catalog,I always loved the darker side of the music they had,like the ballads wasnt your typical love songs they had a darker meaning.Never really got into the newer stuff and thats ok ill always have the classics

[@waltersibert2252]

Kind of liked it when you showed the album covers.

[@jovishania]

I miss you flashing the pictures and covers and stuff just not the same

[@RichardEBurchSr.]

Lillian Axe is Awesome.

[@Artrocks77]

I really hope Ron Taylor goes back in the band

[@TONERAVENTUNES]

Steve Blaze is very enlightening.You had to work for what you got then! tone raven

[@ryant3600]

Very cool, one of my favorite guitarists of all time.... So extremely under rated as a guitarist and song writer. And hearing the stuff will be on Vinyl.. I'm so stoked.. I only have them all on CD and also formatted them into MP3's onto my external.. but.. lately been getting into going back to Vinyl.. I can't.

[@mikegayda715]

It's called G.A.S Gear Acquisition Syndrome

[@OttoNomicus]

Good name for a rock guitarist, though Johnny Blaze would be even better, but spelled Blayse so it would be different from the Ghost Rider one.

[@rotadyma]

Ron Taylor is BY FAR the best singer that Lillian Axe ever had. Ron Taylor is one of the most underrated frontmen in rock from the late 80's to early 90's. He was magical on stage. Steve and Ron were such a great duo. Saw the band dozens of times in Dallas from 1984 to 1986. The singers I've heard that have tried to replace Ron have failed in my opinion.

[@randymoran67]

Wouldn't recognize him if i bumped into him psycho was a great album mca and IRS were clueless on metal back in the day you can add RCA to the mix heard some post taylor stuff didn't care for it

[@metalart5369]

They need to get Ron Taylor back!

[@joel6221]

Ron has ZERO interest in touring anymore, so that's an impossibility.