KCM: How was this band formed, how did all of you meet?
Frank: Because it’s only Rock and Roll and we like it (in English).
Sugar: Back in 1987 Dave and I met in a record store, buying KISS bootlegs. Both of us were Ratt, Motley and Kiss fans so we knew we were meant for each other. Then Frank came along and finally David…
KCM: Who are your favorite three bands that you have so far toured with?
David Lipstick: A long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away…) I was the last one to join the band. I found them in a store buying Poison’s merchandise at the end of ’89, and none of them were more than 18 years old. We were only looking to have fun, and music is what brought us together. But later, in 2002 was when we decided to make a serious project of this band.
David Lipstick: I have a special memory with the “Chelsea Smiles”, great musicians and very nice people. With Twisted Sister or Misfits, it was an incredible experience to play with legends of rock. But I will never forget the insane nights with our friends Guitar Mafia (Mafia Boy) and The Punishers…still hurts today!
KCM: In my opinion you are a little bit of Glam, little bit of Punk and little bit of Rock’n’Roll, so why did you name the band Lipstick? When I hear that, I hear total glam. David Lipstick: It’s true, we didn’t decide which style we would do, we just stared playing and composing without limitations… it’s what we like and our music is the result. The band is like a lipstick, might be red or it might be much darker, depending on your mood. Frank: Believe me, in the time we got together we were one of the most glam bands in Barcelona, taking into account that this has always been a bullfighter’s country. Sugar: It was from the New York dolls demo: “Lipstick Killers” KCM: A lot of bands from Spain sing in Spanish, so why did you decide to sing in English? David Lipstick: That’s easy to answer, because we like it. We may sing in Spanish, or Catalan, but all the music that influenced us is in English, that’s the only reason.
Sugar: Twisted Sister, the Dogs D’amour and Nashville Pussy.
KCM: Have you ever played outside of Spain and if so which place was your favorite? David Lipstick: Never, but we really want to do it soon! KCM: What was the inspiration behind your brand new video “Love’s like Crack”? Sugar: David created the script and the whole idea of the video and when I see it, I see an impossible relationship between a man and his muse. It’s very dark and romantic at the same time. I love it! David Lipstick: The song talks about tragic love, like Sid and Nancy. To make this video we thought of massive hysteria, and in this case, contrast it with the image of an innocent girl…Everyone can be vulnerable and fall into a tragic love story. All our videos are made by us; we love that freedom to do anything we want. KCM: What sets apart your new album from all of the other musical work you have done?