STEVE WHITEMAN - 40 Years of KIX + New Solo Record 'You're Welcome'

[@francisseidel8014]

I was a student and good friends with Bob Carter, Student Government President at Mount Saint Mary’s, who was key in arranging the Mount for the filming of Midnight Dynamite. That day of filming the video was so much fun. Bob and several of his friends, including me, got to hang with band members in the Ratt and watch all the filming in what we called the hanger. My wife and I are in shots of the crowd for that video, and it is one of my favorite memories from my college years. I was from Emmitsburg - Frederick County, and Bob and I had a long conversations about Kix when we were discussing bringing entertainment to the Mount during the 1986-87 academic year. I was a fan of Kix since I first heard The Itch on local radio. I am so happy that Bob and the SGA (including me) pushed to have Kix come to the Mount. It was an unbelievable experience to see Kix make the Midnight Dynamite video. Thanks for all those memories Steve, Brian, Jimmy, Ronnie, and Donnie.

[@therealmillerman]

Midnight Dynamite is one of the best rock records, ever.

[@johnu2117]

Pure fukin rock n roll!

[@TheChadTI]

One of the best rock frontmen ever. Ever.

[@antimurphy8212]

Absolutely

[@donosborn9899]

The first time I got to see Kix (sadly, not in the hey day), was when they came back to Ohio after a 25 year absence. I'd heard the stories, but that still doesn't prepare you for how good this band really is. The next time I saw them was on the Fuse30 tour playing all of Blow My Fuse cover to cover. Steve wasn't prepared for how well the tracks that they never played live before went down with the audience. I'd love to go see them again. If you don't have a huge smile on your face after leaving a Kix gig, you need to seriously question what makes you happy. Top notch show from start to finish. Steve needs to be mentioned among the top frontmen in rock. He's that good.

[@gman22not23]

I couldn’t have said it better. And I did see them back in the day.

[@otisdriftwood8469]

One of the 80s bands that still kix ass, his vocals are amazing. Loved them back then and now.

[@heavychevy4616]

KIX!!! ...one of the Most Fun Rock n Roll Bands EVER!!! ...still crankin the kix jams these days!

[@centaurus5676]

Bret Michaels stole all of Steve's stage moves! KIX was one of the best live shows i have ever seen! Blow my Fuse tour!

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Indeed he did

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Absolutely

[@chrisguitars5167]

That's very true. They played enough gigs together to really get them down well. Steve stole a lot of his from Jagger and Plant. So it goes...

[@hauntedhighway2166]

HAHA!! I was listening to the Hot Wire album and some videos 3 hours ago. Can't wait to hear Steve's new project. KIX!! One of the most under rated bands of their time. I'm still listening to them in 2021, and beyond.....

[@CB3Music]

I saw Kix at M3 and they were killer, as always!

[@MrNebauer]

Just saw Steve and Kix in Fargo, ND last weekend. One of the best frontmen in rock hands down. I could listen to his banter all night long. Hilarious guy. And....still has the voice!! Great interview as always Jason.

[@seagullpoet]

Boston. Narcissus club. Midnight tour. Tuesday. They were exciting. It was like seeing the Ramones. Fast. Powerful. Girls. You name it.

[@paulfox1020]

saw them every time they played “narcissus” ...THE best!

[@chrisguitars5167]

I saw most of their shows back in the 80's, including Shooze and Generators. Few bands could ever approach their live shows, due largely to Steve who was the best front man I've ever seen. Good songs here. I hope the album is successful and that Kix will be rocking the live stage for years to come. Peace Ronnie, we're thinking about you.

[@stevenbazan9681]

great interview ,, kix hardest working band out there

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thank you and 100%

[@BROU-bb2uc]

I'm a KIX KID from the early 80s🤘seen them at the Strand theater in Sunbury pa.

[@scottanderson4175]

Thank you Jason 🥂 Steve is 64 years old and still amazing

[@rayprevailer8454]

Kix kicked ass. Unfortunately I never got the chance to see them live. Great to see Steve still active.

[@rebelsol9849]

KIX ROCKED THE ROOF OFF OF MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION ON JULY 2ND

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

They still got it

[@stephenmcgraw8871]

Whiteman`s such an awesome soul..Kix always been a favorite of ANYONE`s that ever heard `em...and Divens,Wrathchild America--"Climbin`.."such an underplayed record......

[@powerswish]

Maryland represent! One of the best things about Kix shows (besides how great they always entertained) was to hear what surprises Steve would throw into the story for "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah."

[@chrisdodrill5749]

I saw the show where he dressed up like a chick and did yeah yeah yeah..was so funny and so good!

[@AceAskin]

Just saw them at M3 and they are still fantastic!!! They bring it EVERY TIME!!!

[@paintingjanet1429]

Steve is the greatest

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Kix has always been a phenomenal band to me. I love all their albums , especially Blow My Fuse and Midnite Dynamite. Midnite Dynamite should have been their breakout album. In my opinion it is a MASTERPIECE!! I have always loved the song Walkin' Away. I will be seeing Kix in a few weeks, and I really wish that Walkin' Away would be on the set list. Great interview!!

[@douge.4264]

Really enjoyed this interview. Have been a fan of Kix throughout their career, but as crazy as it sounds, saw them for the first time just a couple of weeks ago. Whiteman is a fantastic front man, has a great stage presence about him; helps that he is not overweight, in good shape, not like so many of our rock heroes from days gone by. Liking what I'm hearing on "You're Welcome."

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

Another awesome interview Jason. I'm a huge kix fan ever since blow my fuse than hot wire then went back and checked out the earlier albums . I can't wait to get the new solo cd and play it in my car .

[@frostedhead]

Finally you have a real rock star on! seen them at the Roxy. Best show ever.

[@deanbasher2436]

Got to hang out with these guys back in 88 great band Jason love your channel

[@martinnadeau1344]

So I picked up the Steve Whiteman album, and I have to say it's better, WAAAAAY better that I thought it was going to be, I freakin liked it!!!

[@macberkseth8540]

Kim good band seen them years ago early 90s at the Troubadour kicked sss

[@OkoPeeKee]

Speaking of Brad Divens, he would be an interesting interview. Wrathchild America and Kix were the kings of Hammerjacks.

[@johnu2117]

Steve's one the best that ever did it cool as hell that he had another interview lined up......thanks jason.

[@lesgl]

The Australian version of the first lp was titled ''Atomic Bombs''

[@skirklen]

Keep the great interviews coming Jason! 😎👍

[@angryagain3801]

"It's not about making money, it's about not losing money" Fabulous outlook for a working musician / artist. I thought their best album was "Midnight Dynamite" Enjoyed the interview.

[@resurrectedwrecks336]

Once again...excellent, excellent interview! Thank you so much for doing these!

[@gregsimmons694]

Thanks Jason:) You are blessing! Thanks for the interviews! Ratt n roll! If you like it heavy MEGADETH weighs a ton! Saw Kix with Ratt and Britney fox in 89! Cold blood what a classic rocker! Love that riff!

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@drgeorgevolz]

Already pre-ordered my cd and 1 for a good friend as a surprise! Can't wait to listen to it! Steve is 1 of the best front men ever , as well as a amazing vocal coach! And all around great guy! Only thing missing from this album is Steve's campfire song! 🎶Last night i stayed at home & ......🎶

[@jonathonm2562]

Another great interview Jason

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thank you very much, appreciate you watching

[@xjbomb4463]

Jason great interview as always .i saw these guys when they where a cover band .there always fantastic.

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Nice, that’s going back a bit! I’m glad you enjoyed the interview

[@stevenanderson4690]

good christ i've "wasted" a bunch of time on this channel. awesome work!

[@ThatMetalInterviewPodcast]

Kool interview

[@keithholley546]

Hammerjacks and the god damn Kix band great times!

[@jeddak]

Awesome interview. Back in the day, Kix was untouchable. Sad they never quite broke it as big as they deserved. On a separate note, there's an uncanny resemblance between Cinderella's _If You Don't Like It_ and Kix's _Sex_ . Has this ever been acknowledged by Tom Keifer?

[@shanejohnson1929]

My cousin is Terry from Wrathchild n my brother is Steves mailman :)

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Nice! Small world or state of Maryland at least

[@shanejohnson1929]

Im from maryland originally but I am in Florida now so is Terry actually n shannon is in Godsmack as ya know...

[@martinsane]

Thanks Jason another great interview. Been a "Kid Kid" forever, the S/T & Cool Kids really floored me back in the day and I was hooked and still am. Yet to see them live, but have been fortunate enough to have a friend in Maryland who ran in that scene get the band to sign some stuff I had (Blow My Fuse promo stuff from back in the day that even surprised Steve that I had it and a handful of other bits and bobbles (The Blue Vultures cd)... Sorry for the prattle, keep up the solid work.

[@brandonbergfelt2530]

U still have them ?

[@martinsane]

@@brandonbergfelt2530 Yes I do.

[@carlossanchez-ho5ct]

great interview, you should interview some of the guys from poison, I think they helped a coulple of the bands back in the they even when they were having their succes, just a thought.

[@josephrauch7241]

Kix influenced poison not the other way around lol

[@FrederikSaraber]

Kix best live band...Hammerjacks hell yeah...from Lee Deuce former Baltimore stripper.

[@frostedhead]

I could swear that all the drum tracks on 'Midnite Dynamite' were a drum machine ala Robert John 'Mutt' Lange?

[@macberkseth8540]

Kix was a cool band

[@Justbeingjosh]

I felt the same way about Cold Blood. I thought they were a new band when I first saw the video.

[@cmd1958]

Wonder if Frontiers ever approached Kix to do some albums???

[@chrisdodrill5749]

They did and I believe there were issues.

[@eddiemuniz761]

Bau hill did well on Ratt out of the cellar!!!!

[@Trumptydumpty978]

Damn,cd is sold out

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

How crazy! I sent them a message, I’m sure they will add more

[@ericbest4456]

Not that my opinion really matters much to anyone, but being a KIX fan for years I don't really like anything off of Steve's new album. I wish he would have created something a little more metal or hard rock. I mean he's got serious vocal pipes. But if people are into it that's cool. I'm not saying that he should have wrote music that would have sounded like KIX, but I would have liked a little harder edge

[@Whistlebritches1]

I remember seeing KIX at Shalley Acres in the early 80's.