By Thomas S, Orwat Jr. KK Downing, former guitarist of Judas Priest, chats with RockMusicStar.com about his new autobiography, "Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest." In addition, we discuss his future music plans, his relationship with his ex-band mates and much more. So, sit back, crack open a cold one and take a... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Gene Simmons made his second promotional appearance in support of his new line of soft drinks. Within a year from the band who has made Simmons famous, KISS, releasing it's own "KISS Kola" (via Rocket Fizz), he is... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - When following any heritage act which has tenure of 40+ years, you'll be hard pressed to find one that features all of its original members. Essentially, what it seems to come down to, is how the band's diehard fans and casual music... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. British classic-rock band, Uriah Heep, will be releasing a new studio album, 'Living The Dream' on September 14, 2018. This will be the band's 25th release, since their inception in 1969. 'Living The Dream' is an innovative, well crafted, 10 track release, produced by famed Canadian producer -Jay Ruston, who had... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. At 70 years old, John Oates, from the 80 million record selling, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inducted pop/soul duo - Hall & Oates, has successfully reinvented himself as a solo artist. With the release of his new record, "Arkansas," Oates has passionately returned to his musical roots, performing... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, live photos Diana Lyn Rochester, NY - As the summer is winding down, and the temperatures here on the East Coast are getting cooler, the Dead Daisies set the city of Rock-chester ablaze, on what would have been normally a quiet Wednesday night, at the Montage Music Hall. While often referred... Continue Reading →
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