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News Update - December 27, 2004 One more chance to see Mickey before the year ends! Celebrate the new year with Mickey and the guys from Teenage Head! New Year's Eve tribute to New York Dolls and Johnny Thunder. featuring Mickey DeSadist (Forgotten Rebels), and members of Teenage Head (Gord Lewis, Steve Mahon and Jack Peddler) Rancho Relaxo 300 College Street Toronto, Ontario 416 920 0366 Doors - 10.00pm / $12.00 |
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News Update - October 9, 2004 Make sure you check out the gigs section often for updates on when/where the Rebels are playing as they have four shows coming up soon! November 27 - Call The Office November 26 - The Underground November 12 - Lee's Palace October 30 - Babylon Nightclub More details in the Gigs Section |
News Update - July 17, 2004 |
News Update - February 14, 2004Obituary in The New Zealand Herald SMOLAK Alan James (Al McCombo). On 11 February 2004. At home in Raglan. Beloved partner of Rachel. Dearly loved son of Shirley and the late Jim. Loved brother of David. Will be dearly missed by all. "Buy the ticket, take the ride, and if things get heavier than you anticipated, well, chalk it up to forced consciousness expansion." H.S.T. In keeping with Al's wishes, a private cremation has been held. Seddon Park Funeral Home FDANZ - Griefcare Obituary in The Globe and Mail ALAN J. SMOLAK A.K.A. AL MOCAMBO OCT. 1 ALAN J. SMOLAK A.K.A. AL MOCAMBO OCT. 1, 1958 - FEB. 11, 2004 ...'What a long strange trip it's been'... Smo left the stage for the last time at his home in Raglan N.Z. after a short, yet defiant rage against cancer. Al is survived by his partner Rachel Titchner (N.Z.), his mother Shirley, brother David and predeceased by his father Jim, all of St. Catharines, Ont. Born and raised in St. Catharines and a graduate of McMaster, Al was a paragon of fun who tripped the light fantastic for over four decades on a career path whose continuum and patterning even Rubik would struggle with. From his early days as a G.M. security guard, to co-founder and lead 'axe' for the plangent Forgotten Rebels, to corporate tax partner with Coopers Lybrand in Toronto and Melbourne as a GST specialist and then into private practice at Gang of Four in Melbourne, he rounded out most recently as restaurateur and promoter of all vibes culinary and auditory in Raglan N.Z. Al's extant legacy was a most amusing and delicate balance of corporate sensibilities and Bohemian irreverence. While there may not be a second set for this Renaissance man, all those who knew and loved him will have a lengthy encore in their mind's eye of fond remembrances and anecdotes. Much of Al's spirit can be aptly summed up by quoting one of his favourite writers. In the words of H.S. Thompson, 'When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.' In memory of Al, follow your heart or consider the Canadian Cancer Society or the Waikatu Palliative Care Unit, Hamilton N.Z. |
News Update - January 8, 2004 |
News Update - January 1, 2004 |
News Update - November 8, 2003
Mickey DeSadist: Welcome To My Basement $8 US/$10 CAN Postage Paid Money Order/Check (Payable to Larry Reece) -or- PayPal to larry@amprecords.com -or- Well Hidden Cash to AMP RECORDS 153 BALSAM AVENUE SOUTH HAMILTON, ONTARIO L8M 3B6 |
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News Update - October 8, 2003 MICKEY DeSADIST We'll, he's back again... this time with his first solo album!!! Forgotten Rebels vocalist and Canadian punk rock legend Mickey DeSadist whips up 16 tracks of catchy, humourous, raw punk rock. A manic combination of '77 style punk, with a splash of glam rock, a smattering of original 50's era rock and roll and a pinch of Vegas showtunes. He even throws in 2 (!!) GG Allin covers for good measure!!! All the elements Forgotten Rebels fans have come to expect are here, along with a few surprises along the way. 'Welcome To My Basement' has been years in the making. Wanting to share some of the great tunes he has written that didn't have a place in the Rebels' catalogue, MIckey has opened his vaults and put together an impressive album. All the cynicism, sarcasm, and humour we've come to love is well on display, delivered only the way he can. Come on down to his basement... |
News Update - July 10, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! AMP is proud to announce the first ever solo release from punk rock legend Mickey DeSadist, from the infamous Forgotten Rebels. The CD is titled "A Forgotten Rebel: Welcome To My Basement". 16 songs of good old classic punk with a touch of glam. Stay tuned here for the latest but you can also check out the official Forgotten Rebels website for FR related news. |
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News Update - April 30, 2003 |
Press Release - Press Release - Press Release - April 26, 2003
Doughboy joins Rebels.
Canada's Forgotten Rebels are pleased to announce there new drummer Paul Newman. Paul is best known as the drummer for the gold recording artists The Doughboys. Paul's contributions were significant to the success of the Doughboys from 1989 to 1997. He had played on Happy Accidents (Restless Records), When Up Turns To Down E.P.(Restless Records), Crush (A&M) and Turn Me On (A&M). After the band broke up in 1997 Paul started work as a road manager. He had been working with many bands including The Rebels. “I guess I was in the right place at the right time.” Says Newman “My first band used to cover Forgotten Rebels so playing with them will be a blast!” The Rebels lead singer Mickey DeSadist says he is anxious to start recording with this new line-up which he says is more in tune with the Rebels classic sound. Jeff Campbell the Rebels lead guitarist says “Paul really breaths hew life into the band”. The Rebels are currently working on a new Album and also playing local live shows. They will be playing May 3 in Thorald (near St. Catherine's) at Club 54.
For more information checkout:
www.forgottenrebels.com
Blaising Entertainment Donny Blais 416-920-0366 or 416-651-7482
News Update - April 25, 2003
News Update - April 16, 2003
Posted: 16 Apr 2003 09:00 pm Post subject: Dave Hambelton
A sad note
one of the FR's biggest fans passed away lasy Sun night. Dave Hambelton died at MUMC, as a result of kidney failure following a 3 week battle with pneumonia.For years, David had a very rare disease which slowly stripped away his mobility. His illness was so rare, that only a handful of people throughout the world have it, and appently the disease remains unnamed. For the final year of his life, Dave was in a wheelchair, but still managed to get out to a few local concerts when he could. For years, David was a fixture at Rebel's shows. He had all the albums signed, and the walls of his apatment were decorated with posters of Mickey and crew! Dave's mother informed this writer that David died listening to his favorite bands on his headphones, which included The Ramones, The Rebels, and The Head. David was a real fan, and his love of the local scene is what all musicians work for! He will be missed in our community.
There will be a memorial service for Dave Hambelton at Emmaus Place Apartments, 35 Aikman Ave. Hamilton On on Wed April 23rd at 1:30. All are invited to share memories of our friend. Rick P.
News Update - March 28, 2003
Forgotten Rebel Gives Up The Beat After 22 Years
Wednesday March 26, 2003 @ 05:30 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff
Forgotten Rebels' Mickey DeSadist
After devoting the past 22 years of his life to the cause of punk rock, Forgotten Rebels drummer Dave McGhire is calling it a day. Leaving the band he has been with since their 1981 album This Ain’t Hollywood…This Is Rock And Roll, McGhire cited irreconcilable differences with some of his band mates as the reason for his sudden departure. With his explanation written out fully on the Forgotten Rebels website, the drummer states that the direction he hoped the band would take, which included continuing to record new material and to advance as artists, was not an interest he shared with some of his other fellow Rebels.
Although he doesn’t name names on who he feels wasn’t showing "appreciation" for the work of the band, he does take time to make sure no one feels that his departure has anything to do with singer Mickey De Sadist whom he calls a "friend for life." In the 26 years that the band has been in existence, it has suffered through endless amounts of line-up changes, with McGhire and DeSadist being the only current members who’ve really dedicated any solid amount of time to the group. Now with the drummer’s exit, De Sadist has become the sole survivor from the bands early days when they were seen as favourites of the Canadian punk scene.
Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, the band formed in the late ‘70s and recorded the 1978 demo Burning The Flag. Although few copies were ever made, a growing fan base allowed them to make the EP Tomorrow Belongs To Us and their debut album In Love With The System, a Canadian classic that displayed their Ramones meets The Sex Pistols influences. Now, with nine albums and seven videos credited to the group, the Forgotten Rebels have shared the stage with such artists as The Clash, Iggy Pop, Ian Hunter (from Mott The Hoople), Mick Ronson and The Cramps. No replacement for McGhire has yet been announced.
—David Summers
News Update - March 25, 2003
March 25 2003
To all Forgotten Rebels fans, Yes I have officially resigned my position as drummer in the Forgotten Rebels after 22 years of service. We have had a lot of member changes ( yea I know, A LOT ) over the years but somehow the core of the Rebels, Mickey De Sadist and myself have managed to stay together since 1981 through 6 albums and 7 videos together.
The reasons are simple, I do feel that for any band to progress, they must continue to make records and videos in order to stay relevant and a real band. But in the end, only Mickey and myself seem to feel this way. Moreover, I am no longer willing to work hard behind the scenes for the benefit of other members that do not have any appreciation for the work being done. I am greatly saddened by having to take this step as the Rebels were a BIG part of my life's work. But in the end, a band is like a family and differences in opinion do happen and some are irreconcilable. Therefore, I am left with no choice because of my beliefs...it is now time to leave. I have enjoyed my partnership with Mickey and I will miss very much making music together. The Forgotten Rebels aside, Mickey and myself are and will remain friends for life and this is much more important to both of us.
I do wish Mickey and the Rebels the best in all future endeavours.
To all fans... I am especially thankfull for all your support over the years, it was fun and I will miss it.
Punk rock...it's in the Blood !
Sincerely
Dave McGhire
Drummer, The Forgotten Rebels
News Update - February 6, 2003
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