Chuck, It is so nice to see you performing on the Dizzy/Jizzy Tour 2008. How is the tour going so far?

WRIGHT: This band kicks ass. Chili Moreno is a blast to work with. He has a great feel and tons of chops for me to jam too. In fact one of the things I love about playing with Hookers and Blow is the jamming. It's different every night and Dizzy Reed can lay it down on that piano. The Love/ Hate material was a real challenge and now that I have it down, I'm really having a fun time with it. Skid's bass parts on Yucca Man and Dope are a trip.

Are there any highlights that you would like to share with us?

WRIGHT: I started a tour photo journal on my myspace page. Go to
www. myspace. com/chuckwrightbass you'll see we been having a fun time out here. Show wise, the one at the brand new Toad's Place in Richmond, Virginia really stands out. That venue is smokin, real pro
and the band was really on it.

Also on this tour you are reunited with your former Quiet Riot band mate Alex Grossi. What is it like playing with Alex Again?

WRIGHT: Alex and I have been playing together now since 2004. As you know we've been through a lot. He keeps the fun in the rock-n-roll. We never really stopped playing together because we do one off shows in the L.A. area about once a week.

On April 7th, Alex opened The Alex Grossi School of Rock. What was it like talking to the students at this seminar and helping them reach their goals of becoming professional musicians?

WRIGHT: I went to New York City for our two days off so I missed that. Everyone said it was a very rewarding experience. There's a news clip that ran of Fox News you can check out on You Tube. Just put in "Alex School Of Rock" in the You Tube search box.

How important is it to have arts and music programs in schools today?

WRIGHT: It's a fact that people that are in music programs to better in school overall. It's important to encourage young people to tap into their creative side.

I noticed that you are also pursuing your love of photography on this tour. You have really captured the moment with your scenic pictures. How did you get interested in photography?

WRIGHT: I really got into photography when I was on tour with Alice Cooper
in 2002. We did 17 European countries starting in Moscow and ending in Portugal. I've just been using my I-phone on this tour. I then upload and tweak the photos in Photoshop.

Tell me a little bit about your artwork. Are you showcasing any paintings in LA?

WRIGHT: I do my illustrations and designs on the computer. I've never really put brush to canvas. One day I'd like to have some of my better pieces enlarged and put on canvas for a showing. That would be cool for sure.
I recently rendered a CD package for Vanilla Fudge and Silent Rage.

I really noticed your diversity in style during this tour. I enjoyed the Jizzy part of the set in CT. Do you listen to a lot of different styles of music?

WRIGHT: Oh yea, I listen to everything that has quality to it, from rock to reggae to jazz-fusion to old school blues. I actually played bass and co-produced a couple Reggae records with Lanny Cordola as well as an Ambient Trance release called "Symbiotica". I just did bass tracks before this tour for an Ambient project called Spirits In Ambience".
I even did a Gretchen Wilson and Garth Brooks tribute CD. So pretty much and enjoy most styles of music.


Are you enjoying performing all of the classic rock hits on this tour? Are you a big Stones fan like Dizzy?

WRIGHT: I never realized just how cool Guns-N-Roses was until I started learning the tunes. I mean I always liked them but I now have a greater respect for the actual arrangements and especially Duffs parts. On a side note: So far, Axl and Izzy are the only Guns members I haven't worked with.

Are you enjoying the intimate atmosphere with the fans on this club tour? It was so great to see all the fans at the show enjoying the music that has lasted the test of time.

WRIGHT: Yea, it's great to see the smiling faces when you break into one of their favorite songs. We also get a chance to meet everyone that hangs after the show.

Also, recently you had the opportunity to play with Frankie Banali again and Hookers N' Blow at the Cat Club. How did that go?

WRIGHT: Honestly at first it was kind of eerie since it was the first time the three of us had been on stage since Kevin's death. Once we settled into the music all was good...Frankie and I have a killer chemistry together and no one I know puts more gusto into his drumming than Frankie.


What are your summer touring plans?

WRIGHT: There's talk of us doing the Dizzy and Jizzy tour starting in June
on the west coast and doing the Pacific Northwest and Texas as well as show overseas. We have also been approached about doing the Texas festival that is happening the same day as Rocklahoma and The Rocklahoma Concert.

Any chance of touring with House of Lords again?

WRIGHT: I wouldn't call them House Of Lords; it's only James with a back up band of unknowns. If he ever decides to be legitimate again, he has our numbers. There's a lot of good music there so it's good to keep it alive.

Chuck, Thank you so much for taking time to check in with us? You had such an extensive career with House of Lords and Quiet Riot. What was it like to be part of two bands that had such a huge legacy in 80's metal?


WRIGHT: I have been blessed to be in the right place at the right time. Being a part of a break through album in Metal Health (the first number 1 Metal record that helped open the door for the genre and life style) that's pretty special to me though it was my first record. I have over 80 out there now. Doing my first sold out arena tour with Giuffria opening for Deep Purple and then Foreigner stands out in my mind. It's sad that there will never be an era like the 80’s; we can only try to conjure up the memories for the fans by playing the songs they hold dear.

Thank you Chuck, it was great seeing you perform with Dizzy/Jizzy tour 2008.

WRIGHT :It's always nice seeing you Deb.