Rik Fox is an American heavy metal bassist, who was part of a number of bands including W.A.S.P. and Steeler. His current project Freakshow features Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot, Ratt). We discuss that new project plus working with Yngwie Malmsteen & Blackie Lawless, living next door to Nikki Sixx, auditioning for Ratt, his brush with Quiet Riot, playing with comedian Sam Kinison and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:14 - Rik's Second Chance & Greg Chaisson 0:02:00 - Connection with Carlos Cavazo & Quiet Riot 0:06:15 - Joining Freakshow & Plans with the Band 0:12:50 - Why Carlos Joined Freakshow & Shows 0:17:40 - Rik Joining Other Bands 0:22:40 - Poison,  Surgical Steel & Lita Ford 0:30:50 - Living Next Door to Nikki Sixx 0:39:50 - Kevin Dubrow's Warning to Rik & L.A. Scene 0:46:10 - Don Costa, Blackie Lawless & Stage Antics 0:48:25 - Blackie Lawless, Nazis, Electricity & Poverty 0:53:45 - Naming the Band W.A.S.P. 0:56:50 - Rik Joining W.A.S.P., Mike Sallen & Ace Frehley 0:59:01 - Auditions for Greg Leon & Ratt 1:03:56 - Time in Steeler with Yngwie Malmsteen1:19:00 - Playing with Sam Kinison 1:25:35 - Film & TV Work Leading to Reserves 1:36:00 - Guns 'N Roses & All Star Jams 1:39:50 - Getting Back Into the Music Business 1:45:09 - Outro Freakshow band website:https://www.eonianrecords.com/freakshowChuck Shute linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!