PHANTOM BLUE Drummer Confirms Reunion Of Original Line-Up For MICHELLE MELDRUM Family Benefit
May 4, 2009, 15 years ago
Founding PHANTOM BLUE / THE IRON MAIDENS drummer Linda McDonald has checked in with the following update:
"In memory of Michelle Meldrum and to help raise some funds for her family and four year old son, Jake Norum, the surviving original members of Phantom Blue will get together for one time only to perform at the Michelle Meldrum Memorial show at the Whisky in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 26th. It's been over 14 years, but we are gonna do our best for Michelle and her family. Please visit www.michellemeldrum.com for more info!The Iron Maidens will perform a few songs at this benefit too!"
The original Phantom Blue line-up featured Michelle Meldrum (guitars), Linda McDonald (drums), Gigi Hangach (vocals), Nicole Couch (guitars) and Kim Nielsen (bass)
Benefit show details are as follows:
When: May 26th
Location: The Whisky A Go Go (8901 W Sunset Blvd) in Hollywood, CA
Doors: 7:45 pm
Tickets: $20
Limited Tickets at Door, Presale purchase via Paypal on May 1 at www.michellemeldrum.com
Raffle will be held at the event and will include prizes from MOTÖRHEAD, KISS, OZZY, MÖTLEY CRÜE , BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY, TWISTED SISTER, MELDRUM and more.
Auction will be held the week of the event on ebay include some of Michelle’s guitars and gear, collectibles, memorabilia (eBay seller MELDRUM2009).
Special Guests:
Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead)
Rocky George (FISHBONE/SUICIDAL TENDENCIES)
Nick Oliveri (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MONDO GENERATOR)
Jason McMaster (WATCHTOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS)
John Norum (EUROPE/DOKKEN)
Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT)
Phil Varone (SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW)
Performing Bands:
Meldrum with Gene Hoglan
LIZZY BORDEN
Phantom Blue reunion
IRON MAIDENS
DJ Will – KNAC Radio
Leah Cevoli (Robot Chicken, Deadwood) – Mistress of Ceremony/Hostess
Portion of proceeds will be donated to brain research.
