So many great nights with Hanoi were enjoyed over the next couple of years, especially on the tour they did with Johnny Thunders in October 1984, until the tragic death of drummer Razzle in late 1984 heralded the break-up of this great band whose influence on the formation of so many bands is undeniable, most notably Guns N’Roses.
That gig at Sheffield Dingwalls was one of those life affirming moments when I knew I had witnessed something very special. My own first encounter with Sami was in May 1983 when Hanoi Rocks were touring the UK and causing quite a stir on the underground rock’n’roll scene. Fortunately, Sami has had his own autobiography, The Road Bends, on the shelves since 2016, a book which will finally be available in English by the end of 2021 which will allow so many more of us to enjoy it.
Over the past 40 years Sami has played bass in so many bands I couldn’t possibly even list them here without fear of turning this into a book. Sami Yaffa’s place in and contribution to the recent history of rock’n’roll should never be underestimated. Sami also takes some time out from recording demos for the new album by the Michael Monroe band to catch up with Ian Corbridge for an insight into his early years in Finland, life with some truly iconic bands and plans for the future.
Sami Yaffa finally emerges from behind the bass to stand behind the microphone as he releases his first solo album, The Innermost Journey To Your Outermost Mind, which proves to be a diverse and majestic reflection of all the influences he has absorbed over a distinguished career in the world of high energy rock’n’roll.
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