Author: Thomas S. Orwat Jr.

In 2002, I decided to started my own music webzine, and it was then that I launched GlamMetal.com. This was a site that primarily focused on the many great hard-rock bands of the 80's such as Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt, and you know the rest of them. Then in 2009, I decided that I wanted to write about all types of music, so I changed the site name to RockMusicStar.com. This way I could truly cover all different types of rock music. So here we are, and what a great trip it's been. Over the years, I've interviewed and photographed hundreds of amazing music artists. I still get just as excited about hearing new music today, as I did as a 12 year old kid, listening to KISS for the very first time. I really hope that you can find enjoyment out of my articles and photos. Hopefully, God willing, I will be able to provide many more over the next few years. Finally, I'm always looking for feedback on the site. I can be reached at thomas@rockmusicstar.com

Laura Wilde – 08/11/2013

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Laura Wilde has no fear! The Melbourne, Australia, born guitarist/vocalist is currently on her second summer tour, supporting rock icon, Ted Nugent. The 23-year-old rocker is slaying the usually intimidating Nugent crowd with her spectacular six-string skills, her hot rock star looks and no-frills kickass tunes. Wilde does this all... Continue Reading →

August 11, 2013 0

Ted Nugent / Laura Wilde – Brauns Concert Cove, Akron, NY – 08/04/2013

Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S Orwat, Jr. Akron, NY - God bless Ted Nugent! Whether you agree or disagree with his views, you have to respect an artist who isn’t afraid to speak his mind, especially when some of his opinions are extremely controversial, like what he thinks about our current governmental... Continue Reading →

August 4, 2013 0

Willie Nile – CD release party and special acoustic performance – fye, Boulevard Mall, Amherst, NY – 06/27/2013

Amherst, NY – Singer/songwriter, Willie Nile, returned to his hometown and performed a special acoustic set at fye in the Boulevard Mall in Amherst, NY last Thursday evening. This performance and in-store signing was to celebrate Nile’s new CD, “American Ride,” which was released on 06/25/2013. Nile was also joined by bassist Johnny Pisano.... Continue Reading →

June 27, 2013 0

Billy Idol/Tyler Bryant – Artpark, Lewiston NY – 06/04/2013

Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Lewiston, NY - The summer concert season in Western New York officially kicked off on Tuesday, June 4th when multi-platinum superstar Billy Idol, with guest opener Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, performed in front of a sold out and diverse music loving audience on a beautiful summer-like night. This... Continue Reading →

June 4, 2013 0

Steve Stevens – Billy Idol band – 05/26/2013

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. During the 1980's, Brooklyn, NY - born guitarist Steve Stevens was one of the most popular and in-demand musicians in rock and pop music. As an integral member of the Billy Idol band, Stevens' brilliant and distinctive guitar style was a major contributing factor in the multi-platinum selling and... Continue Reading →

May 26, 2013 0

Derek St. Holmes – Ted Nugent band – 05/11/2013

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Since his return to the Ted Nugent band in 2011, legendary vocalist/guitarist Derek St. Holmes has been one happy and reinvigorated musician. St. Holmes was an integral part of Ted Nugent's success, especially on Nugent's 1975, self-titled debut album. On that ground breaking release, St. Holmes was responsible for singing... Continue Reading →

May 12, 2013 0