Gail Worley is someone who has a true passion for writing. We met for the first time in NYC when Tesla was passing through, a short time after our first interview. I did not get the feeling I was just another assignment, but felt she had a genuine interest in me and the latest Tesla CD (Into The Now ). Her knowledge of the record surprised me. Since then, I have had a chance to get to know a little bit about Gail through her writing. I am glad to know the people in this industry who work hard at their passion and care. Gail, thank you for the interview and I look forward to seeing you down the road. Happy writing!
Tommy Clufetos, Drummer (Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent)
Gail gets it; she digs music almost as much as I do! What a concept — a music writer who is a FAN of MUSIC and not just what musicians wear! She knew as much about my gig as I did and it came off great in the article she wrote on me for Modern Drummer. Now I’m a fan of hers!
CD Review: 2 a.m. Wakeup Call by Tweaker
Artist: Tweaker
Album: 2 am Wakeup Call
Release Date: April 20, 2004
Label: Waxploitation
2 a.m. Wakeup Call is the second album from Tweaker (producer, remixer, ex-NIN drummer Chris Vrenna), following 2001’s The Attraction To All Things Uncertain. Continuing Vrenna’s fondness for conceptual works, 2 a.m. is a journey through nightmares, sleeplessness and a variety of nocturnal disturbances. Warm tones of piano and acoustic guitar moderate the expected electronic flourishes, taking the chill off songs exploring insomnia-inducing subjects like deep depression (“Worse Than Yesterday”), the manic mind (“Pure Genius”) and somnambulism (“Sleepwalking Away”). Framing Vrenna as a modern Burt Bacharach, 2 a.m. finds the composer crafting tunes for interpretation by other voices, though Vrenna had guest vocalists (including David Sylvian, Robert Smith and Will Oldham) write their unique lyrical visions for his mini-soundtracks. The results are surprisingly seductive. From the stark “Nights In White Satin” vibe of “Ruby” to Jennifer Charles’ opiated, candy floss croon on “Crude Sunlight,” Tweaker’s disquieting lullabies for troubled slumber provide uneasy listening at its finest.
Official Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweaker_(band)
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Eric Stock, Drummer, Stroke 9
As I was getting close to finishing my website, I knew that I needed a great bio to tie everything together. I had tried to write one myself, but it just wasn't happening. It's just better to let a professional handle it. Gail knows a lot about drumming, so the interwiew she conducted was painless, and the result was a really interesting and informative bio.
Eddie Bush, Country Singer, Guitarist
Thanks Gail, for the amazing bio you recently wrote for me. You captured what I feel to be the essence of my personality, with excellent quotes and your great writing skills. You really translated the stories I shared fantastically. For once, I felt like all the necessary details were present, giving a much better representation of the experiences I feel have helped develop my character. As we know, in today's music world, there's nothing much more important than the unique traits that just might separate you from the competition. I thank you for noticing a few of mine, and expertly putting them into words. You're an amazing writer.