Blonde Goblin Biography
Blonde Goblin was formed in late 2008 following the dissolution of Pressure Drop, a power trio consisting of Hollywood Phil, Loren Kofsky and former Rock City Angels bassist/vocalist Andy Panik. Following the band’s break up, Phil and Loren decided that they wanted to continue playing together and Phil suggested bringing in Taylor Wichmanowski, a singer-songwriter that had occasionally subbed as a bassist in a few of Phil’s myriad projects over the years.
Although they began playing mostly covers and a few of their respective originals, it didn’t take long before they were writing new material as a group and planning to record. The fruit of those early collaborations was “Worlds to Burn”, their self produced debut LP recorded during 2009 and released in July of 2010. An early mix of the track “Monster Show” from the album was featured in “The Darkling”, an independent film directed by Adam Hodge.
Based just steps from iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Blonde Goblin regularly performs on stages throughout Southern California including The Viper Room, The Key Club, The Cat Club, Bordello, and many other popular concert venues throughout the region.
Blonde Goblin is happy to have had the opportunity to play many benefit shows for deserving charities. Another notable gig was the 2010 Rock N’ America Festival held in Oklahoma City. Blonde Goblin was invited to play at the three day outdoor festival alongside such legendary acts as Cinderella, RATT, Twisted Sister, and Scorpions.
Taylor Wichmanowski
Taylor is the singer and bassist of Blonde Goblin.
His lyrical themes include romance, heartbreak, nature, the paranormal, moral dilemmas, and often come inspired by comic books, science fiction, and fantasy. For example, “Extinction Sale” is an environmental song told from a science fiction perspective.
Tay occasionally performs as a singer songwriter under the name Tay Whiskey. You can often find him playing “Honky Funk” music blending the sensibilities of classic country and funky pop.
Tay started playing piano at age 8 and bass guitar at age 13. He grew up in the Chicago area, where he played with modern rock band Iris and jam band Monkey Punch. With these bands, he played at clubs and festivals.
After he moved to Los Angeles, he became the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter of indie rock band “Tao Jinn,” and teaches public high school in inner city Los Angeles.
Tay has drawn and authored several comic books under the title “super rockin’ tripping comics.”
Taylor is an Aquarius with hobbies which include hiking, international travel, SCUBA diving, running, sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
Find Tay on his MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/taywhiskey
Loren Kofsky
Loren Kofsky is the drummer for Blonde Goblin.
Loren has played with the bands StoneBrown and Wally World, based out of San Diego.
He has 30 years experience on the drums and is versed in multiple music genres.
Loren has toured overseas with different bands and is an accomplished world traveler. He enjoys downhill skiing in the mountains, and ocean fishing deep in Mexico.
Regarding Blonde Goblin, Loren says, “The groove and chemistry we have here is something very special. The friendships are strong and our commitment is to deliver high quality music is on point! It is hard to put a finger on our style but the music has a contagious energy.”
Find Loren on his MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/164259722
Hollywood Phil
Hollywood Phil is the guitarist for Blonde Goblin.
Born in a time when cock rock ruled the Sunset strip, Hollywood Phil, simply known as “HP,” has dedicated himself to maintaining his musical integrity.
Fads come and go, but HP sticks to what he knows best – good old rock and roll. “Forget the frills! I want the thrills that give me the chills!”
At a tender age, HP was inspired by a late night screening of, “A Hard Day’s Night,” and said to himself, “I wanna do that, only in color.” Just a few years later, he heard rock & roll personified & perfected when he obtained his first copy of Zeppelin II. “To hell with the Rickenbacker, gimme a Les Paul!” … and the rest is history.
In between rehearsing, gigging, and recording, one might find HP haunting the catacombs of the Guitar Center in Hollywood, most specifically the Vintage Room where he sits for hours on end admiring the “painted ladies” on the wall. “That Fiesta Red gets me all hot & bothered.”
A veteran of countless Hollywood outfits, HP sums up his experience with Blonde Goblin thus far, “This is the best band I’ve played in. Period.”
Find Phil on his MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodphil
