DATE: MARCH 4, 2026

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER / MARCEE RONDAN / ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON’S
NEW SOLO ALBUM,
TITLED ‘HOLLOW’
WILL BE RELEASED ON TLG | ZOID THROUGH VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP IN 2026

FIRST SINGLE “BECOMING”
WITH SULLY ERNA AND NUNO BETTENCOURT
IS OUT MARCH 27

Billy Morrison
Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

Two years ago, BILLY MORRISON—the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 17 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens—released THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. It marked his third solo album (and first since 2015) and produced the #1 Active Rock Song (Mediabase) in America: “Crack Cocaine” featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens and co-written by all three artists. A deluxe edition of the album followed in 2025 and bonus track, “Gods Of Rock and Roll (Orchestral)”—another seismic collaboration with Osbourne and Stevens—landed in the Active Rock Top Ten (Mediabase).

MORRISON will build on that success with his upcoming album HOLLOW, out sometime in August via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. The album will launch with the March 27 release of its first single and video “Becoming” which was written by MORRISON, Sully Erna (Godsmack) and Brett Scallions; it features Erna on lead vocals and Grammy Award-winner Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) on lead guitar.

HOLLOW will follow the success of 2024’s THE MORRISON PROJECT format with 12 songs, half sung by Morrison and half sung by a handful of MORRISON’s friends. Guests include Dexter Holland, Marilyn Manson, Chuck D, B Real, Duff McKagan, Steve Stevens, DMC, and the above-mentioned Sully Erna and Nuno Bettencourt, among others.  “Forgive Me,” “The Tailor,” “No Suspects,” “Another Day,” “Leave No Trace,” and “Becoming” are among the song titles.

“The last album was so much fun and such a creative experience for me that I got the band back together for a follow up record,” says BILLY. It’s on the same label (TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group), with the same crew (Barry Pointer mixing the record, Dave Donnelly mastering and all art / photography by Jane Stuart) and I’m excited to share this body of work with the world.” He adds: “The guests on this record are at the core of the collaborative spirit that I try to put in the center of these records. Every single person I worked with stepped up, brought their A game and helped me produce an album that crosses genres, features some really diverse songwriting, and yet has a truly cohesive, and powerful sound. Ultimately, I am just grateful to everyone involved for allowing me to do this again.”

“Becoming” Cover Art

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DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

STAR-STUDDED NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD FOR VIP OPENING OF
“A MOMENT IN TIME” PHOTOGRAPHY/ART EXHIBITION
FEATURING THE PAINTINGS OF BILLY MORRISON BASED ON IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARK WEISS
EVENT PRESENTED BY X5 PODCAST AND MOTOR CARS LA

SURPRISE GUEST BILLY IDOL
PERFORMS HIS CLASSIC “REBEL YELL”
WATCH IDOL’S PERFORMANCE WITH BILLY MORRISON HERE

Billy Idol, Corey Feldman, Gilby Clarke, Steve-O, Tommy Thayer (KISS), and Kevin Martin (Candlebox) were among the 300 guests who packed Motor Cars LA Showroom in Hollywood, CA on September 19 for the VIP opening of the “A Moment In Time” photography/art exhibition in Hollywood, CA. Recording artist and contemporary fine artist BILLY MORRISON and world-renowned photographer MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS came together for one weekend only—September 19, 20, and 21—to showcase a series of unique paintings by Morrison, based on the iconic images photographed by Weiss of such artists as Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Petty, Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, and more. The event was presented by X5 Podcast and Motor Cars LA. Watch the livestream of the event HERE, view a performance by Billy Idol and Billy Morrison HERE, and see the photos by Jane Stuart below.

At this red-carpet event, Rock N Roll and Fine Art collided with multi-million-dollar supercars in the entertainment capital of the world. The night was highlighted by a performance from singer, songwriter and guitarist Morrison, who was joined by Idol on a fiery version on his signature smash “Rebel Yell” (Morrison is the second guitarist in Idol’s band along with Steve Stevens). Morrison and musicians Jacob Bunton (guitar, vocals), Brett Scallions (bass, vocals), Erik Eldenius (drums), and Paul Trudeau (keyboards) also performed red-hot covers of “I Fought The Law” (Bobby Fuller Four, The Clash), “Basket Case” (Green Day), “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” (Bob Dylan, Guns N’ Roses), and “Surrender” (Cheap Trick). Former Guns N’ Roses member Gilby Clarke also played guitar and sang on “Dead Flowers” by The Rolling Stones.

Throughout the sprawling Motor Cars LA Showroom were 12 unique canvas pieces from Morrison, and high-end editions of the same photographs from Weiss, with a special 13th painting and prints going to support mental health, suicide prevention and trauma counseling through the Above Ground charity spearheaded by Morrison and Dave Navarro, Jane’s Addiction’s guitarist.

Here’s a list of all the fun people who were there:

Billy Idol
Billy Morrison
Brett Scllions
Brit Lightning (Vixen)
Charlie Reece
Corey Feldman
Doc McGhee
Efron Ramirez (actor from “Napoleon Dynamite”)
Erik Eldenius (Idol drummer)
Evan Stanley
Fred Coury (Cinderella)
Gilby Clarke
Jacob Bunton
Kerri Kasem
Kevin Martin (Candlebox)
Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale)
Mark Weiss
Michael Starr (Steel Panther)
Patrick Alan Stone (Budderside)
Paul Trudeau (Idol keyboardist)
Souleye (DJ)
Steve-O
Tommy London
Tommy Thayer (KISS)
Trev Lukather

Here are previous press releases about “A Moment In Time”:

Launch Announcement:
https://sropr.com/press-releases/billy-morrison-x-mark-weiss-a-collection-of-art-and-photography-a-moment-in-time-event-in-la/

Mark Weiss Q&A:
https://sropr.com/a-moment-in-time/mark-weiss-talks-about-his-classic-photos-of-ozzy-osbourne-lemmy-kilmister-and-joan-jett/

BILLY MORRISON

He has developed successful careers in multiple genres, as a rock guitarist (with Billy Idol for the past 15 years), a solo recording artist, and as a contemporary fine artist. Self-study and experimentation are the essence of Morrison’s process, working with oil paints and spray in a Warhol-esque aesthetic. Morrison’s iconic style mimics the effects of multilayered screen printing through a street art approach with the use of stencils.

MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS

He is a world-renowned photographer who has traveled the globe photographing legends from Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS. Weiss’ inimitable photographs helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s.

CHARLIE REECE / X5 PODCAST

Charlie Reece, the multifaceted businessman, musician, and founder of the X5 Podcast, has been making waves from his professional studio in Alabama. Known for his deep love of rock ‘n’ roll, Charlie is not just a podcast host but also a rock/country artist with an upcoming album. The X5 Podcast, which airs weekly, has been featured by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, NME, Loudwire, and Guitar.com, and is a lighthearted and culturally relevant mix of comedy and conversation with rock stars, personalities and comedians. As a collector of Billy Morrison’s art, Reece’s admiration for his work led to the birth of this anticipated collaboration show with iconic 80’s photographer, Mark Weiss.

MOTOR CARS LA SHOWROOM

Motor Cars LA was created in 2020 and is operated by Stuart McIntosh, with the aim of sourcing the finest examples of rare and hard-to-find exotic and classic vehicles whilst providing our clients with the highest levels of service, professionalism and automotive knowledge. Since December 2022, Motor Cars LA has been located in the heart of Los Angeles at 953 N Sycamore Avenue, (the nearest large intersection is Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue) and provides over 8,000sq/ft of modern display space for all of our available vehicles.

ABOVE GROUND:

Founded in 2018, by Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison and manager Rick Canny, Above Ground is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of the issues of mental health.

Credit for all photos: Jane Stuart

L-R: Billy Idol and Billy Morrison

L-R: Mark Weiss and rock manager Doc McGhee

L-R: Billy Morrison and Corey Feldman

L-R: Steve-O and Charlie Reece

L-R: Billy Idol and Billy Morrison

L-R: Billy Morrison and Mark Weiss

L-R: Billy Morrison, Tommy Thayer, and Mark Weiss

For more information, please contact SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

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DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON, COREY TAYLOR AND STEVE VAI
JOIN FORCES FOR “INCITE THE WATCH” TRACK AND VIDEO
THE CUTTING-EDGE ANIMATED VIDEO IS OUT NOW
WATCH IT HERE

THE TRACK IS FROM BILLY MORRISON’S SOLO ALBUM
‘THE MORRISON PROJECT’
VIA TLG | ZOID | VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

The dark, post-apocalyptic cover image for “Incite The Watch” was shot by photographer Jane Stuart.

BILLY MORRISON, COREY TAYLOR, and STEVE VAI have joined forces on “Incite The Watch,” the new single and cutting-edge animated video from Billy’s recently released solo album THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. Today (September 10), a striking video for the song has been released. It depicts “flying superhero rockstars fighting against the corporate hordes and freeing music, creativity, and the enslaved masses!!” explains Billy. Watch the video—directed by Brett Boggs, whose credits include numerous Disney movies—HERE and see the quotes below from all three artists. It premiered yesterday via Revolver.

“Incite The Watch” is an intense, ominous rock track fueled by Taylor’s gripping vocals and Vai‘s massive, virtuosic guitar solo. It was written by Billy, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, and Taylor. The release of the single follows Billy’s seismic #1 Active Rock Song and smash video “Crack Cocaine” featuring OZZY OSBOURNE and STEVE STEVENS and co-written by the three artists.

The “Incite The Watch” video was produced utilizing a revolutionary combination of artist- created character animation with a state-of-the-art application called CineTech to create AI-generated backgrounds and visual effects. This concept led to the advent of distinct, art-directed imagery on a tighter deadline. By utilizing human creativity with concept driven CineTech imagery, the video has a unique look that matches the brilliance of the music and allows the listener to visually join the story.

Here are quotes from Morrison, Taylor, and Steve Vai about “Incite The Watch”:

“Billy and I have known each other for so many years and we’ve done many performances together, it was only a matter of time before we put together something original and fascinating. Alternatively, I’ve been a Steve Vai fan since I was 15, and never thought I’d ever get the chance to do something amazing with him. Enter the great Billy Morrison who got both Steve and I on INCITE THE WATCH! I’m so stoked to be a part of this album with so many great artists and I can’t wait to see what happens next.”
—Corey Taylor

“Billy Morrison is always getting into some kind of intense and creative musical mischief, and this record is the evidence of that. When he sent me the track “INCITE” I was very eager to contribute to it. It is slamming and crushing, and the energy of the track is palpable. It’s nice to be part of his mischief.”
—Steve Vai

“The combination of Corey Taylor and Steve Vai on a Billy Morrison song is insanely exciting for me! This track started life as a piano riff from Erik Eldenius and once we had Corey’s fantastic vocal on the song, there was only one man we wanted to tackle the three key change extra long solo section—and luckily Steve said yes!”

“Incite really feels like an opus—a journey. It twists and turns, hits some unexpected changes and sections and resolves into modern rock heaviness and I am extremely proud that the end result appears on The Morrison Project.”
—Billy Morrison

Still from “Incite The Watch” animated music video
L-R: images of Taylor, Morrison, and Vai

THE MORRISON PROJECT was released this past April, marking BILLY’s third solo album and first since 2015. The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter—primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens—has assembled an electrifying 12 songs with guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Corey Taylor, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, John5, and more. The album was produced by BILLY, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. All the songs on the album—recorded in Los Angeles at various studios—were written by BILLY in collaboration with his guests. Read the album announcement HERE.

THE MORRISON PROJECT features 12 original tracks:

DROWNING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

CRACK COCAINE
(Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens with Tommy Clufetos on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/ Ozzy Osbourne/Steve Stevens)

ITS COME TO THIS
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius)

THE AYES HAVE IT
(Featuring Al Jourgensen and John5 with Roy Mayorga on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

DYSTOPIA
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

INCITE THE WATCH
(Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai) (Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)

PUPPETS ON A STRING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

JUST LIKE A MOVIE
(Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan with Erik Eldenius on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White/ Darryl McDaniels/Persia Numan)

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

MR. DREAM
(Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)

WE ARE THE DEAD
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

CHASING SHADOWS
(Featuring Linda Perry)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

https://www.instagram.com/billymorrisonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/BillyMorrison/
https://twitter.com/billymorrison

SRO Press Releases + Assets For Billy Morrison
https://sropr.com/portfolio/billy-morrison/

About TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group:

TLG | ZOID is the brainchild of industry veterans Dennis Sanders and Peter Tsiolis. This brand-new hard rock/metal label was formed in 2023 and is distributed by Virgin Music Group. In July 2023, the label notably scored the #1 Active Rock Song in America with Billy Morrison’s seismic collaboration “Crack Cocaine” featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens and co-written by all three artists. The track is the second single from Billy’s third solo album The Morrison Project, which marks the first album released (April 19) under the new label. The “Crack Cocaine” music video starring Billy, Ozzy, and Steve, along with Paris Jackson, already has 3 million-plus views. TLG | ZOID is committed to fostering authentic musical expression across diverse genres: upcoming releases from TLG | ZOID include more projects from The Morrison Project, Smile Empty Soul, Gene Loves Jezebel, Stripping the Pistol, Aftermath, Radiobot, World Fire Brigade, Disciples Of Verity, and Empiires. TLG | ZOID has entered into a strategic alliance with dCommunity, signaling a progressive approach to the evolving music industry landscape and positioning TLG | ZOID as a frontrunner in integrating artist-centric initiatives and fan engagement within the metaverse and blockchain technology.

For press inquiries regarding BILLY MORRISON, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

DATE: AUGUST 28, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON AND LINDA PERRY
TEAM FOR THE SINGLE AND VIDEO
“CHASING SHADOWS FEAT. LINDA PERRY”
REFLECTING THE MUSICAL DIVERSITY OF HIS SOLO ALBUM
‘THE MORRISON PROJECT’
VIA TLG | ZOID | VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

THE VIDEO “CHASING SHADOWS FEAT. LINDA PERRY”
IS OUT TODAY, AUGUST 28
WATCH IT HERE

“Chasing Shadows” Cover Art – Photography by Jane Stuart

Coming off his seismic #1 Active Rock Song “Crack Cocaine”—featuring OZZY OSBOURNE and STEVE STEVENS and co-written by all three artists—BILLY MORRISON has teamed with LINDA PERRY for the single and video ”Chasing Shadows feat. Linda Perry.” The Rage-directed video has premiered today (August 28), Watch it HERE and listen to the track HERE.

The MORRISON-penned “Chasing Shadows” is featured on his recently released solo album THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. The song reflects the album’s musical diversity and is being serviced to Americana/AAA. It is a big piano-anchored pop and rock ballad about a fractured romance, with moving, subtly poignant vocals by PERRY.

“Usually when someone sends me a song, there’s a lot of changes that are made on my part—melodies, lyrics, arrangements, etc,” says PERRY. “However, when Billy Morrison asked me to sing ‘Chasing Shadows,’ he told me to ‘do whatever I wanted to make it better,’ and to me, there simply wasn’t anything that needed changing. I really loved the demo he sang originally and that’s a sign of a solid song. Billy Morrison is an authentic rock star, in very un-authentic times. I am grateful to play a small part in his world.”

“I’d written a ballad, primarily on keyboards and acoustic guitar, and I had what I hoped was a decent lyric and melody to go with it,” explains MORRISON. “Linda and I go back quite a long way, and I think she has one of the most incredibly powerful and unique voices I’ve ever heard. So, despite knowing that she rarely sings on things like this, I threw a guide vocal down and sent her the song. To my amazement, not only did she agree to sing the song for my record, but she also didn’t feel the need to change anything at all! As a songwriter, to hear this from someone as respected and accomplished as Linda Perry made me feel incredibly honored. Her performance on this track is sublime and emotional and I’m proud to be releasing the song and video to the world.”

THE MORRISON PROJECT was released this past April, marking BILLY’s third solo album and first since 2015. The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter—primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens—has assembled an electrifying 12 songs with guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Corey Taylor, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, John5, and more. The album was produced by BILLY, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. All the songs on the album—recorded in Los Angeles at various studios—were written by BILLY in collaboration with his guests. Read the album announcement HERE.

THE MORRISON PROJECT features 12 original tracks:

DROWNING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

CRACK COCAINE
(Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens with Tommy Clufetos on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/ Ozzy Osbourne/Steve Stevens)

ITS COME TO THIS
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius)

THE AYES HAVE IT
(Featuring Al Jourgensen and John5 with Roy Mayorga on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

DYSTOPIA
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

INCITE THE WATCH
(Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai) (Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)

PUPPETS ON A STRING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

JUST LIKE A MOVIE
(Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan with Erik Eldenius on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White/ Darryl McDaniels/Persia Numan)

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

MR. DREAM
(Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)

WE ARE THE DEAD
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

CHASING SHADOWS
(Featuring Linda Perry)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

https://www.instagram.com/billymorrisonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/BillyMorrison/
https://twitter.com/billymorrison

SRO Press Releases + Assets For Billy Morrison
https://sropr.com/portfolio/billy-morrison/

About TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group:

TLG | ZOID is the brainchild of industry veterans Dennis Sanders and Peter Tsiolis. This brand-new hard rock/metal label was formed in 2023 and is distributed by Virgin Music Group. In July 2023, the label notably scored the #1 Active Rock Song in America with Billy Morrison’s seismic collaboration “Crack Cocaine” featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens and co-written by all three artists. The track is the second single from Billy’s third solo album The Morrison Project, which marks the first album released (April 19) under the new label. The “Crack Cocaine” music video starring Billy, Ozzy, and Steve, along with Paris Jackson, already has 3 million-plus views. TLG | ZOID is committed to fostering authentic musical expression across diverse genres: upcoming releases from TLG | ZOID include more projects from The Morrison Project, Smile Empty Soul, Gene Loves Jezebel, Stripping the Pistol, Aftermath, Radiobot, World Fire Brigade, Disciples Of Verity, and Empiires. TLG | ZOID has entered into a strategic alliance with dCommunity, signaling a progressive approach to the evolving music industry landscape and positioning TLG | ZOID as a frontrunner in integrating artist-centric initiatives and fan engagement within the metaverse and blockchain technology.

For press inquiries regarding BILLY MORRISON, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

DATE: JULY 23, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

X5 PODCAST AND MOTOR CARS LA PRESENT
“A MOMENT IN TIME”
BILLY MORRISON X MARK WEISS:
A COLLECTION OF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
BASED ON THE IMAGES OF MARK WEISS

PUBLIC OPENING AT MOTOR CARS LOS ANGELES SHOWROOM
SET FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21,
TO BE PRECEDED BY VIP PREVIEW
ON SEPTEMBER 19 AND SEPTEMBER 20

L-R: Mark Weiss and Billy Morrison
Photo Credit: Michal Pellicone

Recording artist and contemporary fine artist BILLY MORRISON and world-renowned photographer MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS will come together for one weekend only—September 19, 20, and 21 at the iconic Motor Cars LA Showroom in Hollywood, CA—to showcase a series of paintings by Morrison, based on the images photographed by Weiss. Billed as “A Moment In Time,” the event is presented by X5 Podcast and Motor Cars LA. See a few images below.

There are 12 unique canvas pieces from Morrison, and high-end editions of the same photographs from Weiss, with a special 13th painting and prints going to support mental health, suicide prevention and trauma counseling through the Above Ground charity spearheaded by Morrison and Dave Navarro, Jane’s Addiction’s guitarist.

The public viewing is set for September 21, to be preceded by the VIP Preview on September 19, and September 20 which will feature a Q+A from both artists. There will be a live stream at Thursday’s red carpet event from the X5 Podcast team.  At this event, Rock N Roll and Fine Art collide with multi-million-dollar supercars in the entertainment capital of the world. See the event details—and read an illuminating Q&A with Morrison and Weiss—below.

BILLY MORRISON has developed successful careers in multiple genres, as a rock guitarist (with Billy Idol for the past 15 years), a solo recording artist, and as a contemporary fine artist. Self-study and experimentation are the essence of Morrison’s process, working with oil paints and spray in a Warhol-esque aesthetic. Morrison’s iconic style mimics the effects of multilayered screen printing through a street art approach with the use of stencils.

MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS is a world-renowned photographer who has traveled the globe photographing legends from Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS. Weiss’ inimitable photographs helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s.

Thursday, September 19, 6pm–9pm:
Party, red carpet, Q&A with both Morrison and Weiss, and acoustic performance by Billy Morrison & special guests.

Friday, September 20, 7pm-10pm:
VIP viewing, This Friday night event will feature a Q+A with both Morrison and Weiss.

Saturday, September 21, 11am-5pm:
Open Viewing

Motor Cars Los Angeles Showroom
953 N. Sycamore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Q&A with Billy Morrison and Mark “Weissguy” Weiss

What inspired this collaboration of photography and art?

BILLY: As a fine art painter, there are certain rules about using images from photographers and in fact, some extremely interesting and high-profile court cases surrounding certain images. So when the opportunity was suggested to both of us by Charlie Reece (X5 Podcast) that Mark and I could close that gap between photographer and artist by doing a collaborative show, we both jumped at the chance.

MARK: When Charlie presented this opportunity to collaborate with Billy on creating new life for 12 of my classic photographs, I was ecstatic. Billy is bringing an added dimension and new appreciation to a dozen of my favorites. I spent the eighties hopping from one tour bus to another, shooting press photos and creating album covers, having a blast. Whenever I photographed a band in the ‘80s, it was like gaining a bunch of new friends. 40 years later, it feels good to get that feeling again with Billy.”

Billy—maybe you can isolate a few of the paintings and tell us your thoughts about them?

BILLY: Obviously painting my boss, Billy Idol, is quite intimidating! You don’t want to get that wrong! But Mark’s photograph of Billy during the Rebel Yell days is so iconic and so widely used, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to paint it. Tom Petty is another painting that was quite intimidating to paint, as we shared management and there are a bunch of ties between the Idol camp and the Petty camp. Finally, the Ozzy Osbourne painting obviously felt strange to do, considering my multi-decade friendship with the man, but I chose a very different and endearing shot that Mark took, Sharon has seen the finished painting and approved, and you will have to come to the show to see it!

Mark—perhaps you can give us some words about the final results of the collaboration…that is, seeing your photographs painted?

MARK: When deciding which images he would work on, we both seemed to gravitate towards the same ones. Billy’s close friendship with the Prince of Darkness makes this extra special, as Ozzy and Sharon had taken me around the world and welcomed me into their family when I was starting my career. I am looking forward to the gallery event when I, too, will see the paintings for the first time!

Your collaboration has cultural relevance, noting that photographer Lynn Goldsmith recently won her lawsuit against the Andy Warhol Estate.  So it’s terrific to know that there is a collaboration in this scenario between the photographer and the painter.  Can you share your thoughts about this?

BILLY: I completely understand that a photographer owns the copyright to that image, but I believe there are many ways that the subject of that image, as well as artists like myself, can collaborate and create more effectively with the photographer. Iconic images will always be a subject of creativity, and I believe that by teaming up with Mark, we are showing what can be achieved with co-operation, creative dialogue and a desire to share those images in different ways with the world.

BILLY MORRISON:
https://www.instagram.com/billymorrisonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/BillyMorrison/
https://twitter.com/billymorrison
https://billymorrisonart.com/

MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS
https://www.instagram.com/markweissguy
https://www.facebook.com/MarkWeissPhotography
https://thedecadethatrocked.com/

CHARLIE REECE / X5 PODCAST

Charlie Reece, the multifaceted businessman, musician, and founder of the X5 Podcast, has been making waves from his professional studio in Alabama. Known for his deep love of rock ‘n’ roll, Charlie is not just a podcast host but also a rock/country artist with an upcoming album. The X5 Podcast, which airs weekly, has been featured by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, NME, Loudwire, and Guitar.com, and is a lighthearted and culturally relevant mix of comedy and conversation with rock stars, personalities and comedians. As a collector of Billy Morrison’s art, Reece’s admiration for his work led to the birth of this anticipated collaboration show with iconic 80’s photographer, Mark Weiss.

MOTOR CARS LA SHOWROOM

Motor Cars LA was created in 2020 and is operated by Stuart McIntosh, with the aim of sourcing the finest examples of rare and hard-to-find exotic and classic vehicles whilst providing our clients with the highest levels of service, professionalism and automotive knowledge. Since December 2022, Motor Cars LA has been located in the heart of Los Angeles at 953 N Sycamore Avenue, (the nearest large intersection is Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue) and provides over 8,000sq/ft of modern display space for all of our available vehicles.

ABOVE GROUND:

Founded in 2018, by Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison and manager Rick Canny, Above Ground is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of the issues of mental health.

Here are a few images from the Morrison and Weiss “A Moment In Time” collaboration.

Keith Richards, photo by Mark Weiss (1981)

Keith Richards, painting by Billy Morrison (2024)

Tom Petty, photo by Mark Weiss (1985)

Tom Petty, painting by Billy Morrison (2024)

Billy Idol, photo by Mark Weiss (1984)

Billy Idol, painting by Billy Morrison (2024)

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DATE: JULY 2, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON’S “CRACK COCAINE”
COLLABORATION WITH
OZZY OSBOURNE AND STEVE STEVENS
IS NOW THE #1 ACTIVE ROCK SONG IN AMERICA
MARKS THE SECOND SINGLE/VIDEO
FROM MORRISON’S SOLO ALBUM
‘THE MORRISON PROJECT’
VIA TLG | ZOID | VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne are pictured on Sunset Blvd in front of a billboard for their #1 hit “Crack Cocaine”Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

BILLY MORRISON’s seismic collaboration “Crack Cocaine”—featuring OZZY OSBOURNE and STEVE STEVENS and co-written by all three artists—is now the #1 Active Rock Song in America. Having jumped into this position on the Mediabase chart, the track is the second single from BILLY’s third solo album THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group (released April 19).

“I’m just hugely grateful to every person on ‘The Morrison Project’ team for pushing this track to the Active Rock Number One spot,” says an ecstatic MORRISON, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens. “Both the song and the album have been so well-received—I couldn’t have asked for more. It’s a testament to passion and an honest love for making music as well as having a strong independent team. Thank you to my label, TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group, and every radio station and rock fan that played a part in this success.”

Says OZZY: “I’m overjoyed that ‘Crack Cocaine’ is number one at rock radio.  And, of course, I’m even happier for my friend Billy Morrison.”

“The power of great respect and friendship is truly on display with ‘Crack Cocaine,’” offers STEVE STEVENS. “To contribute to the legacy of Ozzy Osborne is mind-blowing. Thank you Billy Morrison for the phone call and steering the ship.”

In “Crack Cocaine,” OZZY sings, “I guess the way that your love makes me feel/Must mean I’m really addicted.” “Crack Cocaine” is the first new song with OZZY on vocals since the 2022 release of his worldwide smash album Patient Number 9 which earned him two Grammy Awards (“Best Rock Album,” “Best Metal Performance”).

MORRISON, OSBOURNE, and STEVENS all appear in the “Crack Cocaine” video, with PARIS JACKSON playing the glamorous/romantic interest. Directed by IVO RAZA and filmed at various Los Angeles locations, it also features cameos from visual artist RISK and actor JEFF HILLIARD. The video has now logged over 3.6 million views on YouTube. Watch it HERE, listen to the track (produced by MORRISON and STEVENS) HERE, and enjoy the album HERE.

For THE MORRISON PROJECT, BILLY has assembled an electrifying 12 songs with guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, John5, and more. The album was produced by BILLY, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. All the songs on the album—recorded in Los Angeles at various studios—were written by BILLY in collaboration with his guests. Read the album announcement HERE.

THE MORRISON PROJECT features 12 original tracks:

DROWNING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

CRACK COCAINE
(Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens with Tommy Clufetos on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/ Ozzy Osbourne/Steve Stevens)

ITS COME TO THIS
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius)

THE AYES HAVE IT
(Featuring Al Jourgensen and John5 with Roy Mayorga on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

DYSTOPIA
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

INCITE THE WATCH
(Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai) (Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)

PUPPETS ON A STRING

(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

JUST LIKE A MOVIE
(Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan with Erik Eldenius on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White/ Darryl McDaniels/Persia Numan)

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

MR. DREAM
(Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)

WE ARE THE DEAD
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

CHASING SHADOWS
(Featuring Linda Perry)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

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About TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group:

TLG | ZOID is the brainchild of industry veterans Dennis Sanders and Peter Tsiolis. This brand-new hard rock/metal label was formed in 2023 and is distributed by Virgin Music Group. In July 2023, the label notably scored the #1 Active Rock Song in America with Billy Morrison’s seismic collaboration “Crack Cocaine” featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens and co-written by all three artists. The track is the second single from Billy’s third solo album The Morrison Project, which marks the first album released (April 19) under the new label. The “Crack Cocaine” music video starring Billy, Ozzy, and Steve, along with Paris Jackson, already has 3 million-plus views. TLG | ZOID is committed to fostering authentic musical expression across diverse genres: upcoming releases from TLG | ZOID include more projects from The Morrison Project, Smile Empty Soul, Gene Loves Jezebel, Stripping the Pistol, Aftermath, Radiobot, World Fire Brigade, Disciples Of Verity, and Empiires. TLG | ZOID has entered into a strategic alliance with dCommunity, signaling a progressive approach to the evolving music industry landscape and positioning TLG | ZOID as a frontrunner in integrating artist-centric initiatives and fan engagement within the metaverse and blockchain technology.

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DATE: MAY 22, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON
ENLISTS ACTOR JOE MANGANIELLO
IN DESERT-SHOT CINEMATIC VIDEO FOR “IT’S COME TO THIS”

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

MARKS THE THIRD SINGLE/VIDEO FROM HIS SOLO ALBUM
‘THE MORRISON PROJECT’
VIA TLG | ZOID | VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

Billy Morrison
Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

BILLY MORRISON’s smash hit “Crack Cocaine”—featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens and co-written by all three artists—has vaulted this week into the nation’s top 10 rock Mediabase chart at #8. And there’s more firepower where that seismic collaboration comes from.

The British singer, songwriter, and guitarist has today (May 22) shared the cinematic video for “It’s Come To This.” It’s the latest single from his third solo album (and first since 2015) THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group.

In the video, directed by Ivo Raza (who did the same honors for the “Crack Cocaine”), BILLY is joined by acclaimed actor Joe Manganiello whose character is a mysterious “collector of souls,” says BILLY. Watch the video, shot in the desert outside of the Lancaster/Palmdale area, HERE. It was premiered yesterday (May 21) by Revolver.

In the Q&A below, BILLY talks about the song’s origins (during the strange early days of the pandemic), the role of Joe Manganiello (“Joe just makes an imposing and scary figure on film”), and the use of a classic car (“the Shelby Mustang was loaned to me by Galpin Auto Sports”).

The rhythmically charging “It’s Come To This” was written by BILLY and Erik Eldenius and marks the third single/video from the album following “Drowning” and “Crack Cocaine.”

Primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens, BILLY has assembled an electrifying 12 songs on THE MORRISON PROJECT with guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, John5, and more.

The album was produced by BILLY, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. All the songs on the album—recorded in Los Angeles at various studios—were written by BILLY in collaboration with his guests. Read the album announcement HERE.

BILLY MORRISON Q&A:
“It’s Come To This” Single/Video

What was your inspiration for writing the song? Did it have something to do with your feelings about the world around you when the Covid pandemic hit? 

The pandemic was way longer than anyone expected. The political climate was volatile. There were huge financial issues being reported every day. I just found myself thinking “has it really come to this?” And fantasizing about getting in my car, leaving it all behind and heading out into the deep desert in search of a more fulfilling and perhaps spiritual answer for myself.

Can you tell us why the video was shot in the desert? 

Well, most of the reason we shot in the desert is outlined above! But also, I am a huge fan of road movies like Vanishing Point, and as we honed the concept in, and Galpin Ford gave me the Shelby Mustang to use, it seemed natural that we could achieve all the elements we were talking about if we took the whole thing out into the middle of nowhere!

Actor Joe Manganiello has a role in the video. Can you fill us in on why you asked him to appear and what you needed him to portray? 

So in the spirit of how this whole album came together, I wanted Joe to have an input into what was behind his character. I knew I wanted to interact with some weird, unknown origin desert dweller. He came up with the idea that he is a collector of souls. And that I was making a deal with him to deliver one particular soul in exchange for the return of mine! So that’s the box that I dig up before I had to his strange desert shack! Joe just makes an imposing and scary figure on film, so he was the first and only choice to make that cameo!

You’re seen in a classic car driving through the desert. Tell us about that experience and what you wanted to convey in those scenes. 

The Shelby Mustang was loaned to me by Galpin Auto Sports, with whom I have a wonderful relationship. Thanks to Dave Shuten and Beau Boeckmann, they sent the car out to our location, and I got to drive it all day, wheel spin it around the dirt, and generally get to live out my automobile fantasy!! I guess what I am conveying is the long drive into nowhere to escape the realities of that current global situation at the time.

L-R: Billy Morrison, Joe Manganiello on set of the “It’s Come To This” video.
Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

THE MORRISON PROJECT features 12 original tracks:

DROWNING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

CRACK COCAINE
(Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens with Tommy Clufetos on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/ Ozzy Osbourne/Steve Stevens)

ITS COME TO THIS
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius)

THE AYES HAVE IT
(Featuring Al Jourgensen and John5 with Roy Mayorga on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

DYSTOPIA
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

INCITE THE WATCH
(Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai) (Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)

PUPPETS ON A STRING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

JUST LIKE A MOVIE
(Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan with Erik Eldenius on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White/ Darryl McDaniels/Persia Numan)

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

MR. DREAM
(Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)

WE ARE THE DEAD
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

CHASING SHADOWS
(Featuring Linda Perry)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

“It’s Come To This” Cover Art;
Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

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ABOUT The Label Group

The Label Group is a Virgin Music Group distributed label with a long history releasing both fan favorites and critically acclaimed artists. Through a strategic partnership with dCommunity, TLG embraces the future of an artist-centric and fan driven music community within the metaverse and the blockchain. “While the guest artists on Billy’s record are very impressive, it’s the songwriting that sold me,” says Dennis Sanders. We feel blessed here at TLG to have the opportunity to bring this music to the world.”

For press inquiries regarding BILLY MORRISON, contact:

SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com