. For Episode 136 of the Rock Interview Series, I sat down with guitarist Peter Stroud of the rising rock super‑group Close Enemies. This is my third feature on the band this year, and their momentum shows no signs of slowing. With Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith on bass, Tony Brock of The Babys on drums,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Episode 131 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, I’m joined by returning guest Trace Foster—guitarist, songwriter, and mastermind behind the super-group Close Enemies. During this interview, Trace shares an update on Close Enemies, a powerhouse lineup featuring rock legends: Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith on bass, Tony Brock of The Babys on... Continue Reading →
Rock music fans are buzzing with excitement as the new supergroup Close Enemies prepares to release their debut single, "Sound of a Train," on January 17th. Close Enemies features legendary bassist Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith, drummer Tony Brock (Rod Stewart band, The Babys), guitarist Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow band), guitarist Trace Foster, and vocalist Chasen... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Cowboy Mach Bell - Joe Perry Project 1982-84 - "Glam Metal Interview Series" - Episode #16 - February 9, 2021. Track by Track analysis of every song from the 1983 Joe Perry Project release "Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker." Rock Music icon Joe Perry, guitarist for the multi-platinum, arena... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. In late 1979, Aerosmith guitar legend Joe Perry left the arena-headlining, multi-platinum record selling quartet, while the band was in the middle of recording their "Night in the Ruts" record. During his time away, Perry formed a new band called the Joe Perry Project. The Joe Perry Project released three... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. During the last decade, there has been an onslaught of entertaining rock books published. But the new book written by former editor-in-chief of SPIN magazine and long-time editor at Entertainment Weekly, Doug Brod, is absolutely required reading for any fan of rock music. "They Just Seem a Little Weird"- How... Continue Reading →
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