Category: Rock

A & M Records ’em, ATI books ’em. And the record buyers/concert goers are noticing their debut album “City Kids.” Steve Pickett. David Kissel!, Michael Kehr, and Steve Kehr are “Sterling.” Currently on a U.S. tour, all four members spoke to us after a recent appearance at “The Slide.” It was bassist / singer David Kissell who fills us in. Q – Steve Pickett is from England; Michael was in Ft. Lauderdale. Steve was in New York and you were in Ft. Wayne. Indiana. How did you all get together…

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R.C.A. Recording Artists “Le Roux” are causing quite a stir with their new album “Last Safe Place.” To date, the album has sold a more than respectable 340,000 copies and produced the hit single “Addicted.” Whether it’s been the Governor’s Inaugural Ball, playing at Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam or opening for Bob Seger, Journey, or The Doobies. “Le Roux” always seems to fit the bill. Strangely enough, last year R.C.A. signed only two acts to its rock n roll roster, Syracuse’s own “805” and “Le Roux.” We talked with “Le…

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From Woking. England comes three musicians who call themselves “The Jam.” Paul Weller (vocals, guitar), Bruce Foxton (bass), and Rick Buckler (drums), played the club circuit in and around London for seven years before signing with Polydor Records. Their fourth and latest album release titled “Setting Sons” will be followed by a U.S. tour. We spoke with bassist Bruce Foxton. Q – Bruce, you’ve stated before that you want to be famous, why? A – “The Jam” wants to be a very successful group that is accepted all over the…

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Holly Penfield — a knockout on record that promises to be a knockout in concert. This twenty-five year old from San Francisco has released her debut album “Full Grown Child” (Dreamland Records). It shouldn’t be long before Hollys‘s single, “Only His Name” receives the acclaim it just deserves. Q – How many demo tapes did you have to make in order to finally land a record deal? A – I made fourteen demos through my own resources. I don’t think I ever made a demo paid for by a record…

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If you remember the song “Speak To The Sky” back in ’72, then you’ll remember its singer – Rick Springfield. Rick saw that song reach the #1 spot in Australia, the #5 slot in Japan, and #15 in the U.S. Rick became an instant hit with the teen set crowd and this severely hampered his efforts to gain credibility with older listeners. Management and recording deals changed but success as a serious musician, and singer, was yet to be found. Rick studied acting with Malcolm McDowell and noted coach Jack…

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A native New Yorker, now residing in Tampa, Florida, Henry Paul and his band are packing concert halls from coast to coast. If you missed his recent appearance at the Landmark Theatre (a sold out show) with the Winter Bros., then you missed something special. Rock ‘n’ roll never sounded so good. For those who don’t know, Henry Paul was the co-founder of “The Outlaws’” a group which he left in 1977. While going it alone isn’t always easy, Henry-Paul is one of the few successes. “Feel The Heat” marks…

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Muscle Shoals Alabama has been Lenny LeBlanc’s home for the last eight years. And just recently Lenny released his first solo album on Muscle Shoals Sound Studio’s own label. Titled “Breakthrough,” the record was produced by Barry Beckett who also worked with Bob Dylan and Delbert McClinton. Lenny and his onetime partner Pete Carr formed the LeBlanc-Carr Band, and were the opening act for Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last fateful tour. We take you back to those days with Lenny and looks ahead to a most promising future. Q – What do…

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One group that people just can’t get enough of is “New England.” Their latest album “Explorer Suite” on Elektral Asylum Records is really starting to take off. If you’ve seen “New England” in concert, then you know the reason why. “New England’s” appearance with “Styx” at the Michigan State Fair, helped sell out 25,000 seats for two shows! In Seattle, ticket scalpers were getting $30 a piece for “New England” concert tickets. We spoke with three of New England’s members Gary Shea (bass), Jim Waldo (keyboards), and Hirsh Gardner (drums).…

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Suzi Quatro really needs no introduction. She’s famous the world over as a singer, musician, songwriter and most recently as an actress on the TV series “Happy Days”. In a business that’s flooded with imitators, Suzi Quatro’s an original. Suzi had just finished up recording on her new album and was en route to London when we caught up with her. Q – What’s the new album gonna be like? A – Hard rock all the way. In fact the album title is “Rock Hard” (Dreamland Records) and the single…

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Last month “Balance” (Epic Records), opened for the Rossington-Collins Band at the Syracuse War Memorial. It was a great night for rock ‘n’ roll. We spoke with “Balance” guitarist Bob Kulick a man who has worked alongside such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Mark Farner, Tim Curry, The Lovin’ Spoonful. Alice Cooper. Meatloaf, and Paul Stanley of Kiss. Q – Every guy in “Balance” is such an accomplished musician. I was wondering how you avoid ego problems. A – We seem to be able to check and balance each other enough…

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