Episode description

Rik Fox is an American heavy metal bassist, who was part of a number of bands including W.A.S.P. and Steeler. His current project Freakshow features Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot, Ratt). We discuss that new project plus working with Yngwie Malmsteen & Blackie Lawless, living next door to Nikki Sixx, auditioning for Ratt, his brush with Quiet Riot, playing with comedian Sam Kinison and more!

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:14 - Rik's Second Chance & Greg Chaisson
0:02:00 - Connection with Carlos Cavazo & Quiet Riot
0:06:15 - Joining Freakshow & Plans with the Band
0:12:50 - Why Carlos Joined Freakshow & Shows
0:17:40 - Rik Joining Other Bands
0:22:40 - Poison,  Surgical Steel & Lita Ford
0:30:50 - Living Next Door to Nikki Sixx
0:39:50 - Kevin Dubrow's Warning to Rik & L.A. Scene
0:46:10 - Don Costa, Blackie Lawless & Stage Antics
0:48:25 - Blackie Lawless, Nazis, Electricity & Poverty
0:53:45 - Naming the Band W.A.S.P.
0:56:50 - Rik Joining W.A.S.P., Mike Sallen & Ace Frehley
0:59:01 - Auditions for Greg Leon & Ratt
1:03:56 - Time in Steeler with Yngwie Malmsteen
1:19:00 - Playing with Sam Kinison
1:25:35 - Film & TV Work Leading to Reserves
1:36:00 - Guns 'N Roses & All Star Jams
1:39:50 - Getting Back Into the Music Business
1:45:09 - Outro

Freakshow band website:
https://www.eonianrecords.com/freakshow

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