![]() ![]() ![]() He was really supportive, and he was looking for a girl to sing the Raspberries’ songs. He called me up and thought we were really good and asked us if we’d gotten a deal yet. JK: I sent him a VHS of our video for “Please Stand By” and a couple of tapes. What was your relationship with him like? MR: Eric Carmen of the Raspberries was a vocal fan of The Shivvers, wanting to produce the band’s first major label debut. I liked really catchy, soulful, well-written songs. They were all into power pop like Badfinger, Big Star, the Flamin’ Groovies, Motown music. I’ve been influenced by so many different kinds of music. You know when you’re doing something creative, you’re not really thinking about categories. Milwaukee Record: What are the bands that got you interested in playing music? Which bands made you want to play power pop? We chatted with frontwoman Jill Kossoris about Milwaukee’s music heyday, The Shivvers’ legacy, and, of course, power pop. The band’s timeless pop songs continue to attract new fans with their irresistible hooks and sing-along lyrics. Over 20 years after their popularity peaked, the first Shivvers CD was released on Hyped2Death Records in 2006. Often described as cult figures, the power pop five-piece never achieved commercial acclaim like some of their contemporaries. Named “Milwaukee’s Best Band” by the Milwaukee Journal in 1982, The Shivvers remain one of the city’s most cherished rock and roll groups. ![]()
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