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

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

Michael Sweet – Stryper- 03/21/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. As the main songwriter, vocalist and co-lead guitarist of the multi-platinum selling Christian rock band, Stryper, Michael Sweet accomplished many feats that were previously unheard of in the non-secular music genre. Not only was Stryper uncomprising in their Christian beliefs, but they were musically competent as well. The band sold... Continue Reading →

March 21, 2011 0

Gunnar Nelson – Nelson – 02/21/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The multi-platinum selling band of the early 90’s, Nelson, have returned with a brand new CD entitled, “Lightning Strikes Twice.” With this release, the blonde-hair Nelson twins return to their melodic stylings that were prevalent on their debut release, “After the Rain.” The Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew, poured... Continue Reading →

February 21, 2011 0

Randy Cooper – Texas Hippie Coalition – 01/18/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The Texas Hippie Coalition is one of the most exciting new bands to emerge on the rock scene in a long time. The Denison, Texas based band, consisted of lead vocalist Big Dad Ritch, bassist John Exall, guitarists Randy Cooper and Crawfish, and drummer Ryan Bennett. The Texas Hippie Coalition released... Continue Reading →

January 18, 2011 0

Joey Belladonna -Anthrax – 01/27/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Last May, vocalist Joey Belladonna returned to the band that brought him fame and fortune- Anthrax. With Belladonna’s return, Anthrax was back and ready to rock with the vocalist that most of their fans wanted back in the band. And rock is what they most certainly did. Soon after his... Continue Reading →

January 11, 2011 0