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

Tyler Bryant – 05/5/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. At only 20 years of age, Texas born guitarist/singer/songwriter Tyler Bryant has already achieved much more than many musicians have accomplished in their lifetimes. Tyler started playing guitar at the age of six, and quickly mastered the instrument. At the age of 13, he started performing and writing songs. At... Continue Reading →

May 5, 2011 0

Carmine Appice – King Kobra – 05/05/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rock music drum legend, Carmine Appice has been going at it for 45 years now. Over that period of time, he has performed with some of the most talented and popular performers on the face of the earth. That list includes Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Ted Nugent, Ozzy Osbourne,... Continue Reading →

April 28, 2011 0

Graham Bonnet – 04/24/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Graham Bonnet, the 63 year old vocalist, who has played in bands with the likes of Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai, has plans to bring his current version of the resurrected lengendary group, Alcatrazz, into the spotlight once again. Bonnett first gained notoriety in the world... Continue Reading →

April 24, 2011 0

Jeff Beck – UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY 04-22-2011

By Guitarist/Composer Alyn Syms, photo-Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. There are guitarists, and there are great guitarists, and then there is Jeff Beck, in a class of his own. In my opinion, the best there is. An innovator and virtuoso , like Paganini, he is the most celebrated guitar virtuoso of his time, and has made... Continue Reading →

April 22, 2011 0

Guitar Shorty – 04/14/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. There are hundreds of great blues/rock artists around, but if you want the real deal, the man who inspired everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Buddy Guy, you must check out Guitar Shorty. At 71 years of age, the Texan born legend shows no signs of slowing down. Born as David... Continue Reading →

April 14, 2011 0

Jamie McLean – Jamie McLean Band – 03/31/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. You may not be familiar with the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jamie McLean right now, but you most certainly will become a big time fan, after you check out his brilliant work. Although it may be easy to dismiss Jamie McLean as just another Eric Clapton clone, as he certainly... Continue Reading →

April 4, 2011 0