![]() It was that time in the studio and I had to come up with something. I didn't write any more on that plane, just "New York Groove." It was later that I finished the song in the studio when I had to. When you're with a bunch of guys in a band, it was always good to go there. KF: Did you have a particular affinity for New York? And I told that story about "Many years since I was here." (laughs) And I thought, "I'm back in the New York groove." That's what was in my head because I hadn't been there for a couple of years. As soon as you get away from home, ideas come to you. I always found it very inspiring to be on a plane. While on a plane, I always carried a little notepad and a pen around with me. After finishing, we both thought it would be a good idea to go to Sterling Sound in New York to get it mastered because everyone said that was the place where the cuts sounded louder and that they were a better mastering facility than the one in London. I played on his first album and he asked me if I'd like to produce his next album, "Ride A Rock Horse." It took about six months. I had just produced a solo album for Roger Daltrey. Am I correct in saying you came up with the song title for "New York Groove" while on a plane? KF: Russ, you were born in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. KF: According to the book "KISS Alive Forever," KISS and Argent were set to do a longer tour. Russ Ballard at Classic Rock Magazine's Roll of Honour awards on Nov. I had a good look at them that night from the side. It was a Sunday night, I think, at a beautiful theater. I thought, "This is cool." (laughs) Then I remember another show we did with them in St. And then I saw the band take the stage with the makeup and stuff. I didn't know what to expect but there seemed to be a buzz. I remember them setting up the big logo behind the drums. One was at the Academy of Music, I think when they were beginning. Russ Ballard: I remember doing two shows with KISS. I know you left the band around this time, but did you perform with Argent on those dates? That year Argent actually headlined three concerts with KISS serving as the opening act. KissFAQ: Russ, for my first question, I'd like to go back to 1974. In a KissFAQ exclusive, award-winning songwriter details the creative process for his iconic song "New York Groove," the recording of the original version by Hello and his recollections of how the song came into the Ace Frehley fold, and discusses additional KISS-related songs such as "Into The Night," "Let Me Rock You" and "God Gave Rock And Roll To You," and putting his life down in his music. The KissFAQ - Back In The Solo Album Groove With Russ Ballardīack In The Solo Album Groove With Russ Ballard
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