Hollywood Stars
Shine Like A Radio
Remastered sound, released for the first time ever. Features original versions of King of the Night Time World (covered by Kiss) and Escape (covered by Alice Cooper). Extensive story of the Hollywood Stars lost album, in Kim Fowley's own words crammed with rare and unseen photos. Gatefold release. Limited 1000 copies worldwide. Los Angeles 1973. In the morass of indulgent singer/songwriters and post hippie platitudes, Kim Fowley had a dream: A re-invention of mid '60s energy and ethics adapted for hard rock kids in a way little girls could understand. The Hollywood Stars were born. The great white hope of Rock'n'Roll and the ultimate Teen Band infused with Powerpop hooks, killer Proto Punk riffs with a sprinkling of Glitter and the right attitude. With monster tunes by Kim Fowley, Mars Bonfire ('Born To Be Wild') along with band originals ('King Of The Night Time World' and 'Escape' were later covered by Kiss and Alice Cooper respectively), the band was bound to be the Next Big Thing. Amongst all the excitement the band were signed to a major label and the scene was set for world domination. Only it never was. Fast forward to 2013, when a tape containing a rough mix of this legendary record was found. Unexpurgated and untainted by any superfluous effects, but mastered with the right care and attention, the album is finally released for the first time, some 39 years too late, but still, better too late than never at all!