By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. On November 13, 2020, glam-metal band L.A. Guns, featuring Steve Riley - drums, Kelly Nickels- bass, Scott Griffin- guitar, and Kurt Frohlich - vocalist / guitar, released an intense, musically diverse 10 track record entitled, 'Renegades.' This was this particular line-up's first release. While the bickering over who owns the... 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 →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BRIAN WHEAT TELLS HIS SIDE OF THE STORY IN NEW BOOK, ‘SON OF A MILKMAN: MY CRAZY LIFE WITH TESLA’Tesla bassist Brian Wheat lifts the lid on living the rock ’n’ roll life while struggling with anxiety, depression, and other issues seldom discussed by musicians in his new book, ‘Son of a Milkman:... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. While most musicians are content with being in one incredible band, bass player /songwriter Rob De Luca is in three. De Luca is a founding member of late 80's New York City Street Metal band, Spread Eagle, who released an incredible comeback record in 2019 entitled, "Subway to the Stars."... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. British guitarist Laurence Archer has graced the stage with many talented and iconic musicians through out his career. However, it was always Archer's impressive guitar skills that would mesmerize the audience and leave a life-long, lasting impression. His name could justifiably be listed among the greats such as Schenker, Clapton... Continue Reading →
Thomas S. Orwat Jr.
