Mickey Finn of Jetboy

Interview by Avril Savoie
Exclusive to Rockstar Weekly
Biography based on Wikipedia

Founded in 1983 by Billy Rowe and Fernie Rod, Jetboy continues to carry the mantle of the glam-punk genre into the 21st century with the same fury that existed 25 years ago. Long recognized as one of the perfectors of the glam genre, Jetboy was one of a handful of acts that got the attention of music fans and record executives alike. While Hollywood was loaded with musical talent, San Francisco had but one true leader at the time, and that leader was Jetboy. Now a cross-generational powerhouse, Jetboy is experiencing a resurgence in popularity that can only be attributed to their musical relevance. Rock and roll fans the world over are beginning to revisit the music that helped to shape a generation, and is now becoming the soundtrack for their offspring. Songs like Feel the Shake, Suicide Shakedown, Stomp it Down to the Bricks, and the newly released Folsom Prison Blues have struck a chord with an increasingly more discerning audience. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the founding members of Jetboy (Billy Rowe, Fernie Rod and Mickey Finn) are dedicated to bringing the party atmosphere back to rock and roll. Having just finished a triumphant reunion tour that saw the band playing major stages like Rocklahoma, The South Texas Rock Fest, and Rock the Bayou, Jetboy is preparing to enter the studio, followed by a major tour in Summer 2009.

I hear Jetboy is going back into the studio.

Is it the same line-up?

What's different with Jetboy now compared to back in th 80s?

Can you tell me a little about the new music?

The beginning of the band was a bit different. You had a record deal with Electra and then replaced it with MCA. What was that about?

There are a couple compilation/demo track CDs released in the last decade. Was that by demand?

We're noticing that 80s hard rock is making a comeback. Being in a band from the era, can you feel it too?

You're working for Lip Service. Seems like a suitable gig for a rocker.

Who are some of your influences?

You guys rock up Folsom Prison Blues. Is Johnny Cash an influence?

Have you adapted well to the social networking part of the internet? Do you Tweet (use Twitter)?

How did the band get its name?

What are Jetboy's plans for the future?