Welcome to episode #148 of the Rock Interview Series. This feature was recorded on May 28th, 2026, with guest Zinny Zan, vocalist of the hard‑rock band Shotgun Messiah during 1985–1990. Zinny first made his mark fronting the Swedish band Easy Action from 1981 to 1985. When the band chose not to relocate to the United... Continue Reading →
Back in 1979, Gary Numan didn’t just release a hit—he rewired the future. “Cars” was cold, robotic, and unlike anything on the radio. It shot to #1 in the UK, cracked the U.S. Top 10, and turned Numan into a millionaire before his 22nd birthday. But the story didn’t start there. Before going solo, Numan... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY – Legendary, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted vocalist Lou Gramm, best known as the original voice of Foreigner since the band’s formation in 1976, returned to Western New York for a powerful hometown performance at the Batavia Downs “2025 Summer Concert Series.” Before his meteoric rise with... Continue Reading →
Sunset Strip Legends: Faster Pussycat and Power Trios Kick Off Summer in WNY Buffalo, NY- It was a warm summer night in Western New York as a near-capacity crowd packed into Buffalo Iron Works (a venue known for its industrial charm and intimate vibe) for an entertaining four-band bill that delivered grit, glam, and a... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Machines vs Monsters: A Second Shot at Glory for 4 bands. Buffalo, NY – The Machines vs Monsters tour rolled into the Buffalo River Works on Sunday night, delivering one of the loudest and most intense shows of the year. A packed crowd braced for impact as Static-X, GWAR, Dope, and... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. North Tonawanda, NY—The Northern Exposure Tour capped off its 25-show run Sunday evening at the West Herr Riviera Theatre, delivering a high-energy finale. The tour, featuring glam-metal jokers Steel Panther, hard rockers Buckcherry, and special guest Kurt Deimer, blazed through Canada with a handful of U.S. stops along the way. For... Continue Reading →
Thomas S. Orwat Jr.
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