Photos, review by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Former Pink Floyd leader and rock legend, Roger Waters, brought his 1979 semi-autobiographic concept record and epic masterpiece, "The Wall," to life in front of awestruck, sold-out crowd on this first official day of summer. This show was nothing short of extraordinary, with some of... Continue Reading →
Press conference – Ringo Starr and the All-Starr band – 06/13/2012
Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, ON - On Wednesday, June 13, RockMusicStar was cordially invited to attend the press conference, at the Fallsview Casino, Canada, for Ringo Starr's All 'Starr' Band tour - which launches tomorrow (June 14) at the same venue where the press conference was being held. Doing just under... Continue Reading →
Sting – Artpark, Lewiston, NY – 06/12/2012
Review by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. and Jack Pieri, Photos by Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - Multi-platinum, pop/rock superstar Sting delivered a solid and well balanced set, consisting of classic material from his former band, the Police, and his solo career. This tour, which is aptly named the “Back to Bass” tour, shows... Continue Reading →
Taime Downe – Faster Pussycat – 06/08/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Over the last 25 years, glam-metal sleaze rocker Taime Downe and his band Faster Pussycat have perfected the art of playing "dirty rock n' roll." While Downe, at age 47, is the only original member remaining of Faster Pussycat, his passion for the band has never been greater. Downe... Continue Reading →
Mark Evans -AC/DC (1975-1977) – 05/23/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. If you are a fan of the early, Bon Scott era AC/DC, there is a fascinating new book that you must purchase. "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside of AC/DC," written by former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans, is an entertaining read that offers never before published insight on one of... Continue Reading →
Stacey Blades / Scotty Griffin – L.A. Guns – 06/04/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Today, glam-metal veterans LA Guns are releasing their highly anticipated, 14 track CD (produced by legendary producer Andy Johns) entitled, "Hollywood Forever." And while the band (which consists of core members: Phil Lewis - vocals/guitar and Steve Riley - drums, with Stacey Blades - guitar and Scotty Griffin - bass)... Continue Reading →
