That term itself has a different meaning for each person who interprets it, and when used in terms relating to music it seems to always have one accompanying word; HARD. In this current state of heavy music just before the light of a new millennium, there are few bands who can ROCK as HARD and on the same level as STUCK MOJO. Unlike most bands who are constantly jumping on the current rap-core trend, STUCK MOJO first and foremost appeal to and service the most important demographic of all--the common Rock n' Roll lover. Their rhythms are steadily overpowering and are complemented perfectly with the tasteful and nasty riffs of guitarist Rich Ward, one of the catchiest songwriters in the Heavy Music Business. And to top it all off, vocalist/lyricist/frontman Bonz is there to verbally abuse every bully, bigot, shit-talker and white-collar record exec along the way.

STUCK MOJO will beat you down, call you names and help you back up for some more. Century Media's biggest selling band in the US, the MOJO groove exploded even before and upon the release of their Snappin' Necks debut in early 1995, and constant touring in both the US (including a ten-week trek with Machine Head) and later Europe called for the 96 import Violated EP, which featured a few new tracks and some humorous studio tomfoolery. Being the true workaholics that they are, STUCK MOJO entered Atlantas 360 Studios in 96 with producer/engineer Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah) and the genius and multi-talented Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad, Steve Vai) and walked out with one of the more potent and welcomed records of the year. Pigwalk ran circles around the metal competition, and allowed the band to stay on the road for most of 1997 with a variety of acts, including healthy stints with Type O Negative and Testament. 1998 saw the coming of STUCK MOJOs most diverse and shining moment thus far, Rising Produced by Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Testament, Earth Crisis), Rising features concussive rhythms, razor-sharp guitar mastery and the most vile vocal bantering around. The album solidified STUCK MOJO as a leader in the rock/metal field, and helped them retain their title of being the deadliest live band around.

Once again the MOJO groove practically lived on the road in support of the album, hitting the States twice with the likes of Sevendust, Clutch, Skinlab, Nothingface and hed(pe), and also Europe for a host of festival appearances. Upon returning home at the end of 1998, it was time to give back a little to the fans that have been there for so long and have done so much for the band.

I remember reading a maxim of sorts a long time ago… “If… at the end of a Man’s life, he can count the number of TRUE FRIENDS on one hand, then he is lucky…”. I have always remembered this, and I do understand exactly what this means. A lot of people have many acquaintances, but how many TRUE FRIENDS do you really have??

On 2-19-2007 at about 8:30 PST, I lost one of mine to a very rare form of cancer. I first met Paul when I was 17 years old and had just started BIT out in Hollywood, CA. We met there and quickly became great friends. After graduating the school, he talked me into moving down to Anaheim (where he lived) and encouraged me to “get the hell out of Hollywood!!” hahaha! Paul eventually sold his property in “The OC” and moved up to a 40 acre ranch in Grass Valley, CA. I was there at his wedding some years later, and right after his only child, Dallas, was born some 14 years ago. Left up on the ranch to carry on… is his Wife Wendy, Daughter Dallas, and his Mother, Thelma. Over the years we have kept in touch, and when Wendy called a few weeks ago to let me know about all of this… I had to go and see him. I spent a short week up there and got to share in some quality time before the end. We laughed and relived some good times before he eventually got more and more ill. I am happy his suffering was limited, and finally he has moved on. He passed away very peacefully in his sleep.

For all those reading this… if you could just do me a small favor. Take a few seconds to wish Paul a happy “R.I.P.”, and then send some mental well wishes to Wendy, Dallas, and Thelma. Thank you.

Paul was an awesome school teacher, and he will be missed! He was truly a great man. (I told him he needs to send me the winning lottery numbers from the other side!! That got a good laugh out of him!)

Good-bye Paul… I’ll catch you on the other side… and we will go fishing.

All my Love,

Sean

That term itself has a different meaning for each person who interprets it, and when used in terms relating to music it seems to always have one accompanying word; HARD. In this current state of heavy music just before the light of a new millennium, there are few bands who can ROCK as HARD and on the same level as STUCK MOJO. Unlike most bands who are constantly jumping on the current rap-core trend, STUCK MOJO first and foremost appeal to and service the most important demographic of all--the common Rock n' Roll lover. Their rhythms are steadily overpowering and are complemented perfectly with the tasteful and nasty riffs of guitarist Rich Ward, one of the catchiest songwriters in the Heavy Music Business. And to top it all off, vocalist/lyricist/frontman Bonz is there to verbally abuse every bully, bigot, shit-talker and white-collar record exec along the way.

STUCK MOJO will beat you down, call you names and help you back up for some more. Century Media's biggest selling band in the US, the MOJO groove exploded even before and upon the release of their Snappin' Necks debut in early 1995, and constant touring in both the US (including a ten-week trek with Machine Head) and later Europe called for the 96 import Violated EP, which featured a few new tracks and some humorous studio tomfoolery. Being the true workaholics that they are, STUCK MOJO entered Atlantas 360 Studios in 96 with producer/engineer Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah) and the genius and multi-talented Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad, Steve Vai) and walked out with one of the more potent and welcomed records of the year. Pigwalk ran circles around the metal competition, and allowed the band to stay on the road for most of 1997 with a variety of acts, including healthy stints with Type O Negative and Testament. 1998 saw the coming of STUCK MOJOs most diverse and shining moment thus far, Rising Produced by Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Testament, Earth Crisis), Rising features concussive rhythms, razor-sharp guitar mastery and the most vile vocal bantering around. The album solidified STUCK MOJO as a leader in the rock/metal field, and helped them retain their title of being the deadliest live band around.

Once again the MOJO groove practically lived on the road in support of the album, hitting the States twice with the likes of Sevendust, Clutch, Skinlab, Nothingface and hed(pe), and also Europe for a host of festival appearances. Upon returning home at the end of 1998, it was time to give back a little to the fans that have been there for so long and have done so much for the band.