HIV-Positive Brian Grillo fronted this nearly forgotten pop punk band. I took this CD with me to work because their cover of (the American gospel song made famous [at least to me] by Nina Simone) Sinnerman, was so perfect for the work environment. The video played frequently on MTV until the label abruptly dropped the band and closed the homocore arm altogether. I can't help but think it had to do with Brian being out and more importantly outspoken about being positive, because if a record label can't make a few million off of exploiting a sexy, fit, shirtless gay man banging on an oil can, they have no business in being a record label to begin with. These guys made the other homocore bands look like, well, pansies...
Brian is in his late 40's now and still putting out music. His new album "Stomping Back On Fire" is available here.
1. self made
2. c'mon louie
3. imitating angels
4. violator
5. 7 years ago
6. sinnerman
7. movie star honey
8. porno star sonny
9. yes sir
10. son of that man
11. william
12. what i have
13. beautiful world
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