Andy McCoy profile picture

Andy McCoy

The Real McCoy - Hanoi Rocks

About Me


Long story short. Andy started his music career in the seventies and had bands called Nymphomaniacs, Briard (the 1st punk rock act in Finland btw) and Pelle Miljoona Oy. The first half of the eighties was purely Hanoi Rocks which made 5 studio albums and toured Europe, Mid- and Far East and finally US. After Hanoi Rocks broke up, Andy re-located to Europe, formed Cherry Bombz, which toured Europe and US, recorded unplugged album Suicide Twins and also made the first Andy McCoy solo album "Too Much Ain’t Enough". Andy moved back to California and played lead guitar on Iggy Pop’s "Instinct" world tour.
To celebrate the fresh 90’s, Andy got married with Angela Nicoletti. He formed Shooting Gallery that published one self titled album. Andy also had several projects with other musicians, e.g. Nicky Hopkins (R.I.P.), Sebastian Bach, 69 Eyes aso aso. Just before mid 90’s he moved back to Europe. The second Andy McCoy solo album "Building on Tradition" was published 1995. Andy reformed another version of Shooting Gallery and toured Scandinavia. Later on he also joined forces with Pete Malmi (R.I.P.) to form Briard Revisited. They did one album and toured Finland. In the late 90’s Andy filmed the cult movie "The Real McCoy" and also recorded soundtrack for the film.
Andy met with Michael Monroe and they started to work together in the Hanoi Rocks CD box project in the early 2000’s. Soon they found themselves talking and jamming together. One thing led to another and soon a band Hanoi Revisited was introduced. Also Andy’s first book "Sheriff McCoy" came out that time, late 2001. Finally, spring 2002 Hanoi Rocks was reborn and ready to see the daylight the second time.
Today the band is stronger than ever. So, if there’s any doubt check it out and don’t expect heavy metal or punk rock or "glam" (what’s that?). Pure unadulterated rock and roll! Love it or leave it, but let your heart (not mind) do the decision. This goes to show longevity beats shooting stars by light years.
More detailed bio available at AndyMcCoy.com
Flamenco
Cherry Bombz: House of Extacy

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/17/2006
Band Website: andymccoy.com
Band Members:

Fashion

Add to My Profile | More Videos

Making of FASHION

Add to My Profile | More Videos

Hanoi Rocks: Back In Yer Face

Add to My Profile | More Videos

Hanoi Rocks: a Day Late, a Dollar Short

Add to My Profile | More Videos

Hanoi Rocks: People Like Me

Andy McCoy, Strung Out:

Andy McCoy, Mind Over Matter

Cherry Bombz: Hot Girls in Love (live)

Suicide Twins: Sweet Pretending

Briard: River of Dreams

Record Label: Backstage Alliance
Demoliton
JVC (Jpn)
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Special Emma Award to Hanoi Rocks

IFPI Finland (The Finnish National Group of IFPI) has decided to give the Special Emma Award to Hanoi Rocks for the band's pioneer work in exporting Finnish rock music and for Hanoi Rocks' unique char...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:22:00 PST

Hanoi Rocks Steppin’ Out Acoustically

"Hanoi Rocks Steppin' Out Acoustically"  acoustic tour in Finland during the springHanoi Rocks will do a series of acoustic gigs in Finland once they return from their ongoing European tour. The idea...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:15:00 PST

Hanoi Rocks signing sessions in Germany

Hanoi Rocks signing sessions in GermanyHanoi Rocks will take some time to do two signing sessions on their German Tour. FrankfurtWednesday, 20.02. from 17h until 18hMusikladenStiftstrasse 9-1760313 Fr...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:12:00 PST

Hanoi Rocks album Street Poetry is nominated in Emma-awards!

Hanoi Rocks' album Street Poetry is nominated in Emma-awards!Hanoi Rocks's new album Street Poetry is nominated in Emma Awards in category "The rock album of the year". Emma Awards is the biggest year...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:11:00 PST

Vote Hanoi Rocks in Femmagaala

Vote Hanoi Rocks in FemmagaalaHanoi Rocks is one of the nominees in Finnish "Femmagaala" as the best Finnish live act. They are also nominees in general voting where all the fans can vote their favour...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:09:00 PST

Hanoi Rocks Won the Radio Rock Finlandia Award

The first Radio Rock Finlandia concert took place in Helsinki Ice Hall today, 5th of December. The event turned out to be a great celebration especially for Hanoi Rocks, as they won the first Radio Ro...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:25:00 PST

Andys solo in Underwater World voted as the best Finnish guitar solo

The Best Finnish Guitar Solo of All Times A Finnish music portal Mesta.net has run a poll on the Best Finnish Guitar Solo durin this fall. The poll has just been closed and the res...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:21:00 PST

Hanoi w/ Motörhead

Hanoi Rocks will be playing as "Very Special Guests" for Motörhead's upcoming shows in Finland:- December 11th in Helsinki, Ice Hall- December 12th in Tampere, Ice Hall- December 13th in Oulu, Teatria...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:47:00 PST

STREET POETRY IS HERE!

Well, its available NOW. Listen to the sound samples in the STREET POETRY PLAYER and go and get the album from the following stores:Virgin MegastoresHMVCDON.COMMusicStore NLStupido Shop Luv,Andy McCoy...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:17:00 PST

Hanoi Rocks announces Japan tour dates!

Hanoi Rocks in Japan 2007       Oct 21  Tokyo Japan Loudpark / Saitama Super ArenaOct 22  Tokyo Japan Shibuya Club QuattroOct 23  Osaka Japan Shinsaib...
Posted by Andy McCoy on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:45:00 PST