Greg Frazer from the Fraze Gang

Interview by Avril Savoie

Exclusive to Rockstar Weekly

In the late Eighties, Big Hair combined with heavy guitars produced a Big Rock sound. While groups like Van Halen, Motley Crue and Bon Jovi were ripping up the charts in the U.S., Greg Fraser and Stevie Skreebs were unleashing their own vibrations
in Canada with their legendary group Brighton Rock.

Before long, the band was touring throughout the world playing sold out concerts, and carving their niche in Rock history.
But when the big guitar sounds of the 80's were replaced by Seattle's grunge movement, Brighton Rock founders Fraser and Skreebs decided to take a break from the limelight and took that opportunity to recharge their batteries and change up their game plan.

Like any good vacation, the break has resulted in a fresh new sound, a rocking charge of music quite unlike anything else they've done before. The rebirth takes shape in a brand new explosive band... FRAZE GANG Fronted by guitarist & vocalist Greg Fraser with help from his partner in crime bassist Stevie Skreebs and rounded out by powerhouse drummer Phil Epp .

Fraze Gang released their self titled debut CD in mid 2008, consisting of 13 arena rock anthems that bring back the party rock feeling of the 80's with the kick ass music of today.

Fraze Gang are here to keep the dream alive and we had the chance to speak with frontman Greg Fraser.

What is Frase Gang upto right now?

Is it staying true to the sound of the first CD?

The music sounds great. Some of it could have easily been Brighton Rock. Is that a good evaluation?

Why did you decided to record under Fraze Gang instead of developing more Brighton Rock?

It sounds like your goal is to keep the 80s rock sound alive with Fraze Gang.

Im looking for a bit of an analysis with this question. Hard rock is alive and well in Europe, but not so much in Canada. What do you think happened?

In the 80s Warner Music was known for not developing bands and played a three records and youre out type of game. Warner acts always came strong out of the gate and then it looked like the label never cared. Did any of that strategy directly affect Brighton Rock?

This week I also had a chat with Brian from Helix, what do you remember from your Helix days?

What were some of the highlights of the Brighton Rock days?

You have a gig at Woodstock Canadian Style, but not many other dates yet. Will there be more?