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Top Ten Signs Your Baby will Become a Rock Star!
Spawn a kid did ya …? Want he or she to grow up and become a lawyer, doctor or astronaut? Doesn’t everyone? Sometimes, life does not end up as planned. Children end up doing things that do not necessarily appease the parents ( just ask Mr. and Mrs. Dahlmer ) Kids lead their own destiny. They follow their own path. They eat yellow snow … … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Your Baby will Become a Rock Star!
Vinny Appice; All in the Family; Part One
“I was always banging on things …” Admits legendary drummer Vinny Appice. ” I started at around ten years of age. My brother Carmine, who is eleven years older than me – showed me some things but he was, at that point, always on the road. I took lessons from the same guy that taught him.” Vinny and Carmine Appice are drum playing brothers from … Continue reading Vinny Appice; All in the Family; Part One
Sounds That Can’t be Made; A Marillion Masterpiece?
Style: Progressive Rock/Neoprogressive rock Release Date: September 17, 2012 Label: Ear Music Marillion is a classic progressive rock band from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. The band is Steve Rothery (guitar), Pete Trewavas (bass), Ian F. Mosley (drums), Mark Kelly (keyboards) and Steve Hogarth (vocals). Sounds That Can’t Be Made is the bands 17th studio album. If you’ve never heard of Marillion, they have over 14million albums sold … Continue reading Sounds That Can’t be Made; A Marillion Masterpiece?
Ian Mosley: Walk This Way!
Drummer Ian Mosley joined Marillion in 1984, it was the group’s second album. His journey to that point – a learning curve. Mosley started playing drums when he was eight years old – officially. ” I have been told that I received a toy drum when I was three and I drove everyone mad banging it all over the house …” He laughs. ” … Continue reading Ian Mosley: Walk This Way!
Scott Kempner; The Life of a Dictator.
Scott Kempner, born in the Bronx, is a lifelong Yankees’ fan and according to the fifty – five year old; ‘Mickey Mantle is God.’ Living in California – does not change that .. “Its part of the genetic make-up when you come from America. Baseball is part of the DNA …” Says Scott. Kempner was the rhythm guitarist for The Dictators, a band formed in … Continue reading Scott Kempner; The Life of a Dictator.
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Martha Wainwright; In her Own Words
Thursday night at Robin des Bois on St.Laurent blvd – Martha Wainwright met the press. Or did the press meet her …? Wainwright, daughter of the legendary Kate McGarrigle and sister of Rufus, performed five of the ten songs which she has added to the soundtrack of the French television show Trauma. Five tunes carefully chosen from Wainwright’s heart. Five songs and ten in total … Continue reading Martha Wainwright; In her Own Words
Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s Glen Matlock
Glen Matlock, along with Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Johnny Rotten – were and remain; the original Sex Pistols. A band credited with the birth of Punk Rock in it’s current form. ” There was not a lot going on in the mid – seventies that was exciting.” Says Matlock. ” We wanted to stir things up and make people believe that they could change … Continue reading Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s Glen Matlock
March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less
March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less Montreal is known for having one of Canada’s harshest and coldest winters, and every year it’s unfortunate that those who are homeless must endure the reality of living on the street. Since its conception, Blankfest Quebec has been raising awareness and clothing (over 2,500 items to date) for Montreal’s homeless and shelter the Old Brewery … Continue reading March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less
One Road Keeps on Riding …
Mike and Tracy of the band One Road, are two guys who will not quit. Why should they …? They waited seventeen years to put out their dream album. It is a fantastic album backed with great videos. It’s not easy for the two – considering their music is caught in between. In between what? Right in the middle of genres … Their music is … Continue reading One Road Keeps on Riding …
Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part Two
Considering three of The Zombies‘ biggest hits have been permanently embedded in Rock n Roll history, more than a few people considered Argent‘s choice to go ahead with his new band in 1969, a bit bizarre … “Really – after all that had happened, I think as a group, we were all a bit tired.” Explains Argent of the ‘Zombie’s thinking. ” The business of … Continue reading Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part Two
Rick Keene Music Scene 