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 →
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 →
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 →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Jimmy Crespo, who is best known for replacing guitarist Joe Perry in Aerosmith from 1979 to 1984, is back in the spotlight with a brand new band called the Jimmy Crespo Project. In addition to Crespo, this band includes an all-star line up which consists of Phil Varone (Skid... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Darien, NY- The Rockstar Uproar festival featuring hard rock bands Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestrom, Hellyeah and Airbourne played to a jammed packed crowd at the Darien Lake amphitheater yesterday. With the concert industry struggling like it has this summer; it was great to see such a great turn-out.... Continue Reading →
Review by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Photos by Juli Cialone http://www.imagestoinspire.org Canandaigua, NY – The classic Rock double bill featuring the legendary progressive rock band Yes and guitar hero Peter Frampton played to a decent sized and appreciative audience on Wednesday night. The lighter than excepted attendance may have been cause by the unseasonably cool weather.... Continue Reading →
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