Ruby Slippers

i found Ruby Slippers in 1984 through Llzzy Grey, who told me his ex drummer Nigel Itson had joined a new band Ruby slippers , core members were vocalist micheal arden and guitarist keith varady who formed the band in san francisco, moved to la to get former London/Stvalentine skinsman(Desi Rexx on vocals and Lizzy grey on guitarz). they recorded their demo , Coast To Coast/Sugar Sugar/Mon Cheri/Sweet Irene/, classic 70s influenced glitter glam with track mon cheri ending up on a new rennaisance records compilation.then came the classic line up gone were bassist Jimmy and keyboardist Peter, in came bassist DJ, this line up got the most attention but never actually recorded anything despite the aforementioned compilation featuring this line ups photo. Dj left the band to join up with his brother in the Mimes, but the biggest blow was the departure of Michael Arden, due to alcohol problems.He formed Mon Cheri with Ernie Ray, obviously named after the Slippers song which they covered.They also covered Train Gang Baby a Slippers stage fave, which never got recorded..Michael worked on some pop projects in the 90s before tragically passing away in 1994...RIP This led to Nigel Itson taking over on vocals with K.V guitarist at his sideKnow nicknamed the (spangly condoms), they recorded a five track demo:Hollywood Suicide/Time Will Pass/Sweet Irene/These Boots/Fast Girl/,gigging with Rex from Kerry Doll on bass and former Castle Blak drummer Mathias Montgomery things were lookin up with massive A+R interest Next came demo no 3:Over And Over/Found out For Myself/Lost Stars,another classic line up with Vince Votel on bass and Mickey kinner on drums, again this line upattracted much a+r attention before kinner joined Ashphalt Ballet and Votel joined Ultra Pop and later an hockey player for San Diego Bruins.Nigel and Keith had the big bust up .. not before completing the final demo:No Matter What/Twinkle Twinkle/Sealed With A Kiss. Nigel went onto sing for Billionaire Boys Club and other ventures, and currently in Tyler Run Band.Whilst Keith formed Baby Grande, Bad Mamma Jamma and the awesome Sky Groove Red, keIth is still involved in various projects The end of the greatest glam band ever, Keith and I have hooked back up and have been trying to release the demos as a cd titled "You've Tasted Glam Now Swallow Glitter," problem beeing no one has the masters....over to you Nigel Itson.There is also talk of new trax beeing recorded with various members
Kelv Hellrazer
St.Valentine - Desi Rexx was never in ruby slippers but the doors remain open?
From left to Right:-Nigel Ison (Ruby slippers),Desi( Jim carrey) rexx (dmolls),Lizzy Grey London and Donnie Cameron ?
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