By THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #32 of the Rock Interview Series! FOR INTERVIEW CLICK HERE This episode features keyboardist/singer/songwriter/composer – Lawrence Gowan of the legendary band STYX. During this exclusive interview, Lawrence discusses the EPIC new STYX release: “Crash Of the Crown,” which was released on June 18th. This is the seventeenth... Continue Reading →
By THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #30 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, guitarist/songwriter Doug Aldrich is our special guest. Aldrich has one of the most impressive resume's in rock music. During his almost 40 year long career, Aldrich has performed in the following bands: Lion (L.A. based Glam-metal band), Hurricane,... Continue Reading →
By Joseph Suto and Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. We are extremely saddened by the recent passing of Phil Naro. Phil was an icon in the music industry and was immensely popular in the Western, NY region as well as in southern Ontario. Phil is widely known as the lead singer for Talas from 1983-86 and... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Rowan Robertson is best known for being the lead guitarist in Ronnie James Dio's band DIO, from 1989-1991. Rowan was recruited at the age 17 years old. He co-wrote and recorded 1 record with DIO, entitled "Lock Up the Wolves," which was released on May 15, 1990. In addition, to... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Classic rockers Kingdom Come will return to the stage on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 5pm EST for an exclusive PPV concert streaming event (click here for more info). Kingdom Come currently consists of original members: James Kottak - drums, Danny Stag - guitar, Rick Steier - guitar, Johnny "JB"... Continue Reading →
This is an interview that I conducted on September 7, 1992 with the legendary, punk-rock icon- Dee Dee Ramone. The interview was conducted in his hotel room in downtown Buffalo, NY, a few hours before he hit the stage with his new band - Dee Dee Ramone and the Chinese Dragons at the Continental night... Continue Reading →
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