Cook 'n' Jones News 2003

NEWS NEWS NEWS

NEWS 2003

Compiled by Phil Singleton 'Philjens'

15th December
Ray McVeigh was enlisted into The Professionals by Steve Jones & Paul Cook in late 1980, to augment Steve's fearsome guitar. Along with bassist Paul Myers, Ray would go on to record the band's classic "I Didn't See It Coming" album and help cement their formidable live sound. Ray speaks exclusively to Kick Down The Doors. Click here.

9th December
As stated on the news page (20th November), Steve Jones' football team, Hollywood United, are featured on Vinnie (episode no.19), BBC 3 tonight at 11.30pm.

20th November
The BBC3 series Vinnie has focused for the past two weeks on Vinnie Jones' trip to Hawaii to film The Big Bounce. The episdes have also included Steve Jones in good humour, as well as Hollywood United coach, Ian Carrington. Forthcoming episode no.19 featuues Hollywood United in action. Vinnie is shown on BBC3: Tuesday 11.30pm and repeated Sunday night/ Mon morning 2.10am

Steve has been working with US band The Automatics.

16th November

A Steve Jones Les Paul guitar is currently for sale on ebay.
The new DVD Hooligans and Thugs featuring narration by Steve Jones, is selling well. The DVD is an extended and reworked version of the Hooligans video, with additional newly recorded narration by Steve dressed as a copper!
2nd November - Important Announcement
Billy Morrison has been in touch with the site regarding Steve's advertised appearance with Camp Freddy at the Avalon Hollywood, November 15. Billy, (who is behind the Camp Freddy project) wishes to point out that Steve is NOT a confirmed artist for the show. Steve is on the "maybe" list, due to other commitments during November. It's a loose arrangement, and if Steve is around on the 15th, he may play with the group. Unfortunately, someone got excited and put Steve's name on the adverts!

2nd November
Mascara, the 1999 movie Steve co-starred in with Amanda De Cadenet and Ione Skye, is being released on DVD on November 18th (US Region 1). [ackn. Jade].

Pictured right; Steve in Mascara.

Other movie news: The release of The Big Bounce, which features an appearance by Steve, has been put back to January 30, 2004.

25th October
Steve Jones is listed as a special musical guest for an all star music benefit, (Step Up Women's Network), featuring Camp Freddy at the Avalon Hollywood, November 15th. http://stepupwomensnetwork.com. Steve previously guested during a Camp Freddy show in July. [with thanks to Diane in Hollywood].

20th October
Paul Cook attended last night's Dead Men Walking show at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London. Mick Jones (The Clash), and Steve English (Sex Pistols 1970s security), were also there to witness Glen Matlock and fellow DMW musicians in action.

5th October
UK & US punk guitar legends have lunch together! Steve Jones and Johnny Ramone shared lunch in LA a couple of weeks ago! [thanks Slim Jim Phantom for info].

28th September
The Nothings, whose two albums feature the work of Steve Jones, play live, Saturday October 4th, at The Thunderbird, 4657 Lankershim Bl. North Hollywood, CA. 91602 Tel (818) 766-4644 www.thunderbirdla.com

21st September
New Violent Delight album Transmission reviewed.

9th September
Out today! The new DVD Hooligans and Thugs featuring narration by Steve Jones, is now available. The DVD is an extended and reworked version of the Hooligans video, with newly recorded narration by Steve.

3rd September
Happy birthday Steve Jones - 48 today.

23rd August
The Steve produced Violent Delight single, Transmission is now due for release on 1st September. The band's debut album, also titled Transmission, follows on 15th September.

20th July
Happy birthday Paul Cook - 47 today.

19th July
The Big Bounce, featuring an appearance by Steve, opens September 26, 2003 in the US. http://thebigbounce.warnerbros.com/

More new player portraits added to the Hollywood United site as the team reach the final!

3rd July
The 2003 Kick Down The Doors Steve Jones interview is now posted. Click here.

Steve told Kick Down The Doors "I wouldn't mind doing a solo album next year. Just for the hell of it. I don't care if it sells 10 copies. I'm just in the mood to put out another album."

The Steve produced Violent Delight single, Transmission is released on 25th August. The band's debut album follows on 15th September (produced by Steve and Dave Chavarri from Ill Nino).

1st July
Kick Down The Doors today interviewed Steve Jones. Steve reflects on last year's Pistols shows, discusses what he's been up to over the past 12 months, and looks forward to this year's summer tour and beyond. Coming soon on Kick Down The Doors. Another site exclusive!

30th June
Steve scored 6 goals for Hollywood United in a 5 a-side competition on 28th June. Keep up-to-date with Steve's latest exploits on the soccer pitch at the new Hollywood United site.

11th June
Steve Jones was one of the guests at the recent LA premiere of the Ramones movie End Of The Century.
LA premiere of the Ramones movie End Of The Century.
Pictured, Steve with promoter Joshua (picture © officialramones.com) [thanks to Erik]

7th June
Copies of the vinyl LP The Professionals (Ltd Edition Records), originally released in 1990, have surfaced on white vinyl. They are believed to be recent repressings.

16th May
The June edition of Total Guitar contains an interview with Violent Delight in which they blame Steve for encouraging them to write kinky lyrics.[thanks to Martyn]

4th April
Edwyn Collins' CD "Doctor Syntax" featuring Paul, released last year in the UK on Setanta Records (see discography), has now been given a US release on Instinct Records - INS 616-2.[info Eliot Wien]

31st March
The Steve interview conducted by Kick Down the Doors last year, has been translated into German for issue 11 of Wanker Fanzine.

22nd March
Steve is appearing on the forthcoming album by Ashley Hamilton, who has recently signed a record deal with Sony. (Ashley is the stepson of Rod Stewart from his marriage to Alana Hamilton). The album is preceeded by a single, Wimmin, released on May 26. Other musicians appearing on the album include Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.

6th March
Steve's acting career continues with an appearance in the forthcoming movie, The Big Bounce, along with Vinnie Jones, Owen Wilson and Morgan Freeman.

8th February
The new footage has now been cut together for the Hooligans DVD. Steve will be recording his new narration at the end of February.

21st January 2003
Steve can be seen backstage with Billy Duffy and The Cult,on their new live DVD, Music Without Fear. Plus, the track My Bridges Burn is, as Ian Astbury puts it, "For Mr Steve Jones" (Warner Music Vision. Cat No.Number: 0927469892).[thanks to Martyn]