Category: Rock

From Canada and on Mushroom Records, Jerry Doucette is making his music known. Currently on a tour of Western Canada, Doucette has opened for the U.S. tours of the Doobie Bros., The Beach Boys, and Atlanta Rhythm Section. Booked by Variety Artists International and managed by Marty Pichinson (Jay Ferguson, “Miracles,” Tommy Roe), Doucette’s career looks bright. We interviewed Jerry Doucette for a closer look at what’s happening in the Canadian music scene. Q – Is it as hard for you as it was for the “Guess Who” (a Canadian…

Carillo has a new album out titled “Street of Dreams.” In 1978 Carillo’s debut album “Rings Around The Moon” was received with much enthusiasm throughout the music industry. Group leader Frank Carillo spoke with usprior to departing for the second half of their tour with “Bad Company.” Q – It says in your bio information from Atlantic Records that you used to repair the guitars of Rock stars. What Rock stars came to you with their guitars and how did you get to do that? A – It was some…

We know that John Shreve is in a band. And, we know the band is associated with Elektra Records. Outside of that, not much else is known about “THE BIG F”. We set out to get the record straight. Q – Your record company biography doesn’t tell a whole lot about “THE BIG F”. Is this a deliberate attempt on your part or is the record company surrounding the band in mystery? A – Not really a deliberate attempt. Our main idea was to try and get everybody to focus…

Dick St. John makes up one half of the popular singing duo – Dick and Dee Dee. Dick and Dee Dee began their recording career on Liberty Records in the summer of 1961. Dick wrote “The Mountain High” in April and by August it was Number One in the nation. This kicked off a recording career that lasted well into the “British Invasion” and included 14 chart records. More hit records followed with Liberty, and in 1963 they signed with Warner Brothers where they continue to release a succession of…

Do you remember the song “Keep on Dancing”? If you do, you remember the group that recorded it — The Gentrys. We spoke with The Gentrys’ lead singer Larry Raspberry about his group. Q – Larry, as I recall, The Gentrys made an appearance on Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour… A – A while back. (Laughs). It’s funny to grow up and then realize that’s something that’s totally lost on today’s generation. They can relate a little to t.v. when you start talking about Hullabaloo and Shindig, but when you talk…

You’ll remember him as the singer/guitarist for the Stray Cats — the group that brought you “Rock This Town.” Well, Brian Setzer is back with the Brian Setzer Orchestra. That’s right, a 17 piece orchestra. It’s the Big Band Sound, or as Brian refers to it, it’s his “Rockin’ Big Band.” Brian’s latest, release can be found on the Hollywood Records label. Harry Connick, Jr., move over! Brian Setzer’s back in town — with the Big Beat!! Q – Brian, you’re taking this 17 piece band with you on a…

It’s hard to believe that in a little over a year’s time, Bo Bice has become a household name. Such is the power of a TV show name of American Idol. Bo was the first runner up in last year’s (2005) American Idol. Bo is leading the way in the new movement of classic rock. His debut album, “The Real Thing”, produced by Clive Davis, entered the Billboard charts at number four, with sales of almost 277,000 copies in the first week alone. In fact, Bo’s CD was the highest…

The Everly Brothers are one of rock ‘n roll’s most influential artists. If it wasn’t for The Everlys, there may not have been The Beatles. John Lennon and Paul McCartney were inspired by the harmonies of Don and Phil Everly. Consuelo Dodge has written the history of the duo titled “The Everly Brothers, Ladies Love Outlaws” (available from Cin-Dav Inc., Rt. 1, Box 778, Starke, Florida 32091 for $14.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling charges). Consuelo Dodge talked with us about her book. Q. Of all the artists you could…

The London Quireboys may well be the first major success story of the 90’s. Just a few years ago they were complete unknowns. Today, it’s a much different story. Their debut album “A Bit Of What You Fancy” (Capitol Records), has gone gold in England, Germany, Japan, Scandinavia, Italy, Greece, and Spain. They’ve reached the Top 10 in the album charts in every country in the world, with the exception of the U.S. and Canada. The London Quireboys are on their third hit single in every country in the world,…

From Sayreville., New Jersey comes one of the most exciting groups to emerge in the music world today – Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi in just one year’s time have gone from a rehearsal hall to signing a recording contract with Polygram Records and opening for ZZ Top in Madison Square Garden. We spoke with group leader Jon Bon Jovi. Q – How did you take a group to the heights Bon Jovi has reached in just one year? A – The band has been together in this way, shape and…