Rock and Roll Legends
by Alex Lloyd Gross Guitarist, the guitarist for Whitesnake and Trans Siberian Orchestra has a solo project out, Joel Hoelstra’s 13. When asked why he would name something 13, he replied,”I’s been the name of the project now since 2015, when I put out ( his first solo release) Dying To Live.. These are basically
by Alex Lloyd Gross Andy watts is a great Blues Guitarist. and you probably never heard of him. For good reason. He is based in Israel. This is not some guy that picked up a guitar last year and maybe has some talent. Watts has been playing for years. In fact he has played with
by Alex Lloyd Gross Due To COVID-19, no live shows anywhere in the world. Maybe a one off show here and there but nothing that is enough for a band to survive on. Most big name musicians will be fine. However, the people that make the show happen might not be fine. The road crew.
by Alex Lloyd Gross Reb Beach , the guitar virtuoso has a new record that has just been released. Just in time for the holidays, it makes a perfect gift for any rocker. Beach was a key member of the band Winger. They were climbing the charts. selling out concerts and then one day in
by Alex Lloyd Gross Martin Barre, the guitarist for Jethro Tull has a new double CD out called 50 Years of Jethro Tull. The first CD is Martin and his band doing live in-studio performances of Jethro Tull songs. Gems such as “Nothing Is Easy”, “Song For Jeffrey” and a blistering version of “Teacher”. He
by Alex Lloyd Gross The death of Eddie Van Halen has hit most rock fans hard. A knock out gut punch. His last time in the area was in August 27 2015. Van Halen played the outdoor arena in Camden. Man what a show. Deep cuts such as “Dirty Movies”, which was a treat ,
by Alex Lloyd Gross Shirley King is the daughter of blues great BB King. She has a new record out that just came off the press this month. It’s called Blues For A King.. It features guest musicians that have been inspired by her father. People like Pat Travers. He plays on “That’s All Right
by Alex Lloyd Gross May 16 2020 is the 10th anniversary of the death of Ronnie James Dio, One of rocks most talented front men and a genuine nice person. Carmine and Vinnie Appice are spearheading a new video as a tribute to him. It will be available on most social media platforms. Vinny was
by Alex Lloyd Gross Gene Shay, the iconic Philadelphia fixture at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and Radio stations WXPN and WIOQ is still very much alive in hospice care at Lankenau Hospital, with complications from Coronavirus. As of April 15, 2020 2:15 PM his condition is serious enough to place him in hospice, but he
by Alex Lloyd Gross It’s February 22, 2020 and it’s just after 8:00 PM. The band America is just about to take the stage at the Keswick Theater in Glenside PA. for a sold out show. There is no opening act. As the lights go down, the band launches into their show. It’s a combination
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