December 2000

THE RIGHT STUFF is pleased to be able to offer fans a RealVideo version of "Hit And Run Lover" in our Videos section. You will also find video excerpts from Japanese TV interviews with Pete and Steve.

October 2000

PETE SALUTES PETE!
A report by Pat Geary
Pete Waterman's biography, "I Wish I Was Me", has just been published in the UK and contains Waterman's recollections of his experiences with Dead or Alive as well as a colour photo of DOA in their SAW days.
Pete W. has nothing but praise for Pete B., stating that "he (Burns)is very very smart when it comes to pop". He goes on to state that he found both Pete and Steve to be "engaging...I liked them and knew I wanted to work with them."
Waterman goes on to state: "Working with Pete Burns was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. We had arguments at times, but ultimately it was a pleasure. He's volatile, and often misguided, something he would probably admit himself, but one of the most entertaining human beings I've had the good fortune to work with."
Waterman adds, "...I hope pop's history books give him [Burns]the respect he deserves."
Waterman's book can be ordered over the Internet from any good UK bookstore, and is well worth a read. There is also a double CD on Universal Records UK released in conjunction with the book called "The Hit Factory" and containing UK hits produced by SAW including DOA as well as Kylie Minogue, Bananarama, and all the other ususal Stock, Aitken, and Waterman suspects.

FRAGILE is now out in the Japanese record shops and being shipped on import. You will find some image previews here. Pat and Rose have both spoken to either Steve or Pete within the last week, and they are both fine. They hope everybody enjoys the new album, and invite your comments on "Fragile" on the message boards at the Right Stuff.
For a FLASH version of the "Hit And Run Lover" video, click here. Thanks to Katsu for use of the stills.

September 25, 2000

The fourth segment of our interview with Pete is now up!! Click here to read it.
Part One (originally appeared September 19, 2000)
Part Two (originally appeared September 25, 2000)
Part Three (originally appeared October 7, 2000)

September 2000

We have just completed an exclusive interview with Pete, which we will produce on the RIGHT STUFF in instalments. Pete proved to be gracious, candid, and witty, and gave an insightful interview that was well worth the wait. In the meantime, check out this article that was translated for the page.
Our Japanese info page is up and running. To view it, we recommend that you have Macromedia Flash Player installed.So far the upcoming highlights are as follows:
September 27- FRAGILE will be released and be available on import. You can also get a preview of one of the new tracks "Hit And Run Lover", by clicking here. Thanks again, Katsu.
October 6: Dead Or Alive are scheduled as guests at the ZIPPIE DANCE PARTY (hosted by zip FM) at J-MAX in Nagoya. They are releasing a compilation album called "super euro zip" which will include "Something In My House".
October 12: DOA are performing at Velfarre in Tokyo.
Pete and Steve previewed tracks from their forthcoming album "Fragile" to Right Stuff staff on September 15th. Here's Pat's exclusive report:
"Pete & Steve are very excited about their new album, and after hearing three tracks in their entirety (plus one remix), I can see why. They feel this is their best work EVER, and I have no doubt their fans and the general public will agree.
"Isn't It a Pity" is the biggest departure, a totally different sound that I would describe as Prince meets Kraftwerk in a Berlin drag bar. It's very rhythmic, funky, and skeletal sounding...lots of space in between the slinky grooves. The lyrics, as is so often the case with Pete, work on many levels, addressing his fascination with physical appearance and glamour while also raising issues of gender and male/female roles.
"I Promise Myself" is majestic dance pop in all its epic glory..."Abba shagging the corpse of Dusty Springfield" is what I jotted down while listening to it.
I listened to two mixes of "Hit & Run Lover", the song which many of you have already heard. As you know, it sounds like a MASSIVE hit, and combines classic DOA with touches of Nukleopatra-style easternisms.
The boys return to Japan later this month for a series of showcases. There will also be a video for Hit & Run, details will be revealed in due course. This constitutes an official relaunch of DOA in Japan and with the mighty Avex behind them, expect a major assault on the Japanese pop world.
Today Japan, tomorrow the world! Fasten your seatbelts, everybody......"

August 2000

August 5: Happy Birthday Pete!!! Thanks to the fans who contributed to this year's birthday book or signed the online card: your thoughts, good wishes, and sentiments were appreciated.
On October 4, AVEX will be releasing a CD compilation called UltraDance: A DOA track will be included on Volume 7. Click here for scans of the Japanese advertising for the CD. Thanks, Katsu!!

July 2000

The new album, (final title FRAGILE) is finally ready for advance purchase!! Released on AVEX JAPAN, it is a 12 track Cd featuring remixed versions of "Spin Me", "Turn Around And Count 2 Ten", and ten other tracks, including 6 new ones. Pete and Steve are planning a trip to Japan soon to do some promoting (there are plans being laid for another trip in the fall, when the new album comes out.) Tentative release date is the end of September. In the meantime, you can make an advance order with Revolution International by clicking here. Your credit card will NOT be debited until the item is released and sent to you. (Thanks, Andrew!!) Special thanks to Yoshi in Japan for the Japanese updates.
Click here to see a scan of a Japanese advert hinting at a future tour. Thanks to Katsu.

May 2000

Our message board/DOA forum is now up and running. You may have noticed the window that popped up when you visited the RIGHT STUFF. To access it directly, click here and register to use it.

April 2000

The RIGHT STUFF now offers fans the opportunity to send out virtual postcards featuring DOA. To send a postcard, click here. Right now you only have the option of sending images, but soon audio files of music, Pete's voice, etc, will be added.

March 2000

On Wednesday, March 29, a club in NYC called Mother is going to be hosting "Heroes" (The Early 80s Monthly) with a special tribute to Dead Or Alive. They will be playing DOA music and videos, giving away a few prizes, and featuring a few live performances. (Please note that Steve and Pete will not be there.) It starts at 11:00 PM and ends at 4:00 am. Cost is $5.00 with an invite and $10 without. For more information or club directions, call 1-212-366-5680 or visit www.mothernyc.com.
Steve's birthday falls on the 15th; thanks to everyone who signed the online card. Also coming soon- some DOA animated gifs to decorate your own Dead Or Alive page.
Andrew Winder has also provided a nostalgia piece for the site: an interview with ex-DOA member Tim Lever, originally published in 1984. You'll find it in the Archives section.

February 2000

We are now marking 20 years since Dead Or Alive took on its first, embryonic form. This year looks set to be an exciting one. Pete has written at least four new songs (MIRROR BALL, THE WRONG SIDE OF RIGHT, COME BACK, and BACK IN BUSINESS); at last reports recording will begin at the end of February.