ANDY McCOY – Jukebox Junkie (2022)
Famed Finnish glam rock heroes Hanoi Rocks were never shy about wearing their collective influences on their fishnet sleeves. Starting with their acclaimed debut album, the group frequently included surprising cover versions among their killer original songs – from the Carol King-penned “Walking With My Angel” to the bluesy folk of Hoyt Axton’s “Lighting Bar Blues” to the smoking hot take on Creedence’s “Up Around The Bend”, which currently rides the top of the band’s most played songs on the Spotify platform.
Now, Hanoi Rocks guitarist ANDY McCOY taps into the rich musical history that inspired him on his own full-length album of highly addictive covers titled “Jukebox Junkie“.
“Jukebox Junkie” features an eclectic mix of songs showcasing not only McCoy’s deep love of numerous styles and genres but also his immense gift for synthesizing these disparate artists into a cohesive song sequence. Of course, all done with McCoy’s sleazy but melodic own approach…