Buddy Love

Buddy Love deserve a standing ovation for their 2007 release, “Now and Then.” The songs on this powerful CD capture the essence of Buddy Love’s fabulous hooks and memorable riffs. The catchy melodies and lyrics are part of Buddy Love’s most dynamic attributes as artists coupled with their unstoppable energy during live shows.

Following the release of the single “Crying Town”, written and produced by Tommy Byrnes (Billy Joel), Buddy Love has released their latest CD titled simply Buddy Love. This album represents a totally new direction for the band, away from the DIY power pop that brought them their notoriety in the 80s to mature adult contemporary rock with songs that reward repeated listening.

Doug Khazzam began writing songs in 1979 for a new power pop band.  Placing an ad in the Village Voice musicians wanted section, he found vocalist Joey Kelly, bassist Scott Nevin “Killer” Schiller, and drummer Rich “Starr” Stirrat. Their debut single “SHEILA” got considerable airplay on New York’s WNEW-FM by eccentric DJ Vince Scelsa, who played it every day for a month in the summer of 1980 helping make it an instant chart hit.  This record is much sought after by collectors of the genre and fetches ridiculous prices!  Special guest musicians on the “SHEILA” recording session included Ronnie Guy (David Johansen Band) on Elka organ and the one and only Michael Brecker on saxophone.

Twenty-seven years after the breakup of the original 1980 lineup, Joey, Doug, Rich, and Scott reformed and recorded many of the same songs they performed live in 1980 as well as new songs. They currently perform in the NYC metropolitan area.

Buddy Love Lives Again!