Hot on the heels of their recent singles ‘King Of The Night Time World (Live)’ and Escape (Live)’, L.A. rock icons THE HOLLYWOOD STARS are back with another live single and video through Golden Robot Records. ‘Make It To The Party (Live)‘ is out now on all digital streaming platforms!
‘Make It To The Party’: what began as a song about a rocker wanting his girlfriend to meet him at a party against the wishes of her disapproving mother, has evolved into an anthem of the world opening up again after the hardship of 2020. THE HOLLYWOOD STARS want to see the world “make it to the party” once again!
Lead guitarist Ruben De Fuentes’ message to the world is simple: ”Hi kids, I have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel and it’s the ending of this pandemic! No longer will we sit idly and have our freedom taken away. It is time to reopen our beautiful planet and if you want to have fun. ‘Make it to the party’!”
Forty years after the dissolution of the 1978 line-up, The Hollywood Stars reconvened for a one- night- only benefit concert on November 11, 2018 at The Bootleg Theatre in Los Angeles. The time-defying line-up included founding members Phares, De Fuentes and Rae, alongside Arista- era bassist Michael Rummans and new guitarist Chezz Monroe. The audience was enraptured at the sight of this legendary band springing back to full-blown rock ‘n’ roll glory. The band themselves enjoyed the experience and have pledged to keep it going and have played several shows in the LA area, including a sold-out show at their old haunt, The Whisky A Go Go in July, 2019.
In 2019, Rummans left the band for personal reasons. The new bassist is John Schayer. John had played with Terry and Ruben before The Hollywood Stars in a band called The Living Flame – a name given to them by Little Richard. He is an accomplished bass player, singer and songwriter – a five-time Grammy contender.
After a stint with Burger records – the band is now at home with Golden Robot Records.
Listen/buy ‘Make it to the Party (Live)’ HERE
