Category: Rock

Maybe you remember him from his days with Deep Purple. Maybe you remember him from his days with Whitesnake. His name is David Coverdale. Whitesnake is still around and along with Hip-o / Geffen / Universal Music, have just released a new CD titled “The Definitive Collection”, which spans nearly every studio album issued by the group, including its pre-US fame LPs – “Snakebit”, “Lovehunter”, “Ready An’ Willing” and “Come An’ Get It”. Along with the CD, Whitesnake has also released a DVD – “Live…In The Still Of The Night”…

Formed in 1967 in Champaign, Illinois, REO Speedwagon sold over six million copies of their album “Hi-Infidelity” in 1980. That album spawned three hit singles*, “Keep On Lovin’ You”, “Take It On The Run” and “In Your Letter”. Two years later, an album titled “Good Trouble” yielded two Top Twenty singles, “Keep The Fire Burnin” and “Don’t Let Him Go”. REO has an incredible history behind them and founding member Neal Doughty is just the one to tell their story. Q – Neal, what brings you out on the road?…

Just three years ago, six studio musicians banded together called themselves Toto and proceeded to blow the whole world away with their own brand of Rock ‘n’ Roll. That first album produced three hits: “Hold The Line”, “I’ll Supply The Love” and “Georgy Porgy”. Toto’s second LP “Hydra” saw the release of the single “99” climb high on all the charts. “Turn Back” was Toto’s 1981 offering that went Top Five in Japan and the Scandanavian countries. Toto interviews are rare to come by, so we takes real pride in…

He’s the guitarist for one of the most popular groups to come out of the late 1970s. Their hits included “Rosanna”, “Hold The Line” and “Africa”. They’ve sold something like 30 million records worldwide. By now you’re probably saying “Oh, yeah, that group.” The group is Toto and their guitarist is Steve Lukather. Even before joining Toto, Steve Lukather was a star. He played guitar on, arranged, composed and recorded on over 700 records. This guy has been around. Eagle Rock Entertainment recently released a DVD titled “Falling In Between…

It was back in July 1987 when an L.A. group called Faster Pussycat released their debut album. A lot has happened to the group since then. They’ve toured with Guns n Roses, Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper, Y & T and David Lee Roth. Faster Pussycat has literally taken their act around the world. But. they’re back! With a new album. Wake Me When It’s Over (Elektra Asylum Records) and a new tour, with Motley Crue. Faster Pussycat just returned to the U.S. following a sold-out European tour and sales of…

When you think of rock ‘n roll you think of Ronnie Montrose. From a city that’s given us the Grateful Dead, Country Joe McDonald, and Jefferson Airplane – Ronnie Montrose is a real standout. He’s toured and recorded with Van Morrison, Edgar Winter, and Boz Scaggs. In ’73 he put together his own group “Montrose” which lasted 3 years and 4 albums. Now he’s back, with his new group – “Gamma,” on Elektra/ Asylum Records. Q – Has the current music business slowdown affected you? A – No, that’s strictly…

Few groups are able to take L.A. by storm. “Delta City Rebels” is one group that succeeded. In just 9 months, they landed a recording contract with Geffen Records. They are the talk of L.A. In July, the group will enter the studio to begin recording their debut album. A tentative release date is stated for January ’88. Lead singer Bobby Durango talked with us about his group. Q – According to your bio., your “unique style defies com­parison with anyone.” What’s so unique about your group? A – I…

They were the success story of 1988. Their debut album sold 1.3 million copies worldwide. They loaded a slot on the Monsters of Rock tour with Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica, and Dokken. But, there have been some annoyances – the group has been severely criticized for sounding too much like Led Zeppelin. Even Jimmy Page (Zeppelin member) referred to them in one interview as “Kingdom Clone.” Here to defend the honor and music of his group “Kingdom Come”, is drummer James “Mr. Kick” Kottak. Q -Jim… A – James. Jim’s…

They’re original. They’re legendary. They’re still around. They’re Judas Priest. More than any other group that ever graced the heavy metal scene, Judas Priest defined what heavy metal is all about. “Ram It Down” (Columbia Records) marks the 13th album from this British quintet. Lead singer Rob Halford spoke with us about the history of Judas Priest. Q – Over the years there have been a number of acts who have tried to steal your act, or maybe in their eyes try to improve on it. What goes through your…

As part of “Badfinger,” one of the more successful recording acts of the 70’s, Joey Molland saw his music climb to the top of the charts, and his group tour the world. It would be nice to say everyone lived happily ever after, but that is not the case. Depressed and broke, Badfinger founder Pete Ham committed suicide in May 1975. Late in 1983, band member Tom Evans also committed suicide. Joey Molland is carrying on both with Badfinger and his solo career. Q – Isn’t it rather sad for…