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

Casey Walker – CAVO – 04/23/2012

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The St. Louis, MO modern rock band Cavo, just released their second major label recording entitled, "Thick as Thieves." The band which consists of members, Casey Walker - vocals/guitar, Chris Hobbs - lead guitar, Chad La Roy - drums and Brian Smith - bass, were able to side step the... Continue Reading →

April 23, 2012 0

Moody Blues – Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls, NY – April 21, 2012

Review by Jack Pieri, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Legendary "Prog fathers," the Moody Blues, celebrated and confirmed why they've been one of rock's most vital and underrated resources for 45 years! Their appearance at the Seneca Events center was the last stop of their "Days of Future Passed"... Continue Reading →

April 21, 2012 0

Esperanza Spalding – UB Center of the Arts, Amherst, NY – 04/18/2012

Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Amherst, NY - Grammy award winner and contemporary Jazz artist, Esperanza Spalding, kicked off her “Radio Music Society” tour at the acoustically brilliant Center of the Arts - located on the University of Buffalo campus. The appreciative crowd of approximately 1000, watched in awe as the 27 year old... Continue Reading →

April 18, 2012 0

Hank Williams III – 02/25/2012

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Hank Williams III could have taken the gold paved, easy road and made a comfortable living as a traditional country artist. With both his father and grandfather, highly regarded as country music legends, Hank III could have just played it safe, and Nashville would have opened their arms and... Continue Reading →

February 25, 2012 0

Phil Campbell – MOTÖRHEAD – 02/22/2012

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. For nearly 40 years, the British heavy metal band, Motorhead, which features Lemmy Kilmister-vocals/bass, Phil Campbell-guitar and Mikkey Dee-drums, have been slaying audiences with their unique brand of no-frills, in-your-face rock n' roll. While the band had faced a great deal of adversity, dealing over the years with incompetent... Continue Reading →

February 22, 2012 0

Billy Sheehan – Mr. Big – 02/03/2012

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Legendary bass guitar pioneer, Billy Sheehan has achieved countless accomplishments during his illustrious, four decade plus long career. From being voted “Best Bass player” in several prestigious music periodicals numerous times, to playing on multi-platinum releases from David Lee Roth and Mr. Big, Sheehan has pretty much accomplished everything and anything... Continue Reading →

February 4, 2012 0