Indianapolis, Indiana - It brings us incredible sadness to say that Greg Gilley, talented singer, writer, & guitarist for MISERY, has passed away. Greg was the son of legendary country music singer and songwriter Mickey Gilley. His untimely passing has been a devastating blow to those who knew and loved him. Greg had been working closely and with great excitement with Joe, Kevin, and the team at Eonian to give these recordings a new breath. There were even conversations about getting the core members of MISERY back together to write. We are truly saddened by this news. Our thoughts and prayers go to Greg, his daughter, and the rest of his family.
Original Announcement:
Eonian Records has a huge treat for fans of Dokken, Ratt, & Killer Dwarfs. Considered by many to be the most coveted never released Hard Rock gems, Eonian is bringing you the entire MISERY catalog recorded: ‘Misery Loves Company,’ ‘Risk It All,’ ‘Out of My Hands,’ & ‘Violent Playground’ remastered and repackaged on CD for the very first time.
The story of MISERY began deep in the heart of Texas …Pasadena, to be exact. They say, “Don't mess with Texas.” One listens to the band’s first studio recording, ‘Misery Loves Company,’ and they will immediately know why! It’s explosive, melodic heavy metal, chock full of balls-out attitude and infectious commercial hooks.
Pasadena was not only the band's hometown but also home to Gilley’s, the world’s largest honky-tonk bar. Gilley’s, named after country music star Mickey Gilley, opened in 1971 and gained national notoriety in 1980 with the success of the major motion picture “Urban Cowboy,” starring John Travolta. MISERY singer Greg Gilley also happened to be the son of Mickey. Greg and MISERY may have had that famous connection to stand behind initially, but the band made a name for itself during its time.
‘Misery Loves Company’ features eleven tracks, including an incredible cover of “Great Balls Of Fire,” made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, a cousin of the late, great Mickey Gilley. Mickey played piano on the track as well! The late Jerry Lee Lewis's 1957 recording was ranked as the 96th greatest song by Rolling Stone and might be the best cover of this song ever recorded.
A soon-to-be Eonian classic!
MISERY is: Greg Gilley on Lead Vocals, Guitar & Acoustic Guitar, Joe Villarreal on Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals, Manuel Gonzales on Bass & Backing Vocals, and Kevin Coffey on Drums.
MISERY ‘Misery Loves Company’ Tracklist:
1. Hit-N-Run Lover 2. See The Man 3. Hot & Ready 4. Struck By Your Love 5. Rocket 6. She Likes It 7. Long Days 8. Shotgun 9. Sweet Woman 10. Great Balls Of Fire 11. Interview On Z Rock
