“THE CALLING (in 2001) was never like a band, I just hired people…This is actually the first time that I have band members that are contributing.” - Alex Band
Ep.262: Interview with ALEX BAND of THE CALLING
Review: HANSEN – Born With A Hammer (2026)
If you have followed Hansen’s career and observed his persona, then you know he can be a little bit wacky and eccentric. The same can be said for his latest solo release. If you’ve come expecting a mish mash of HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY, boy are you going to be surprised...
KNAC.COM: DEEP PURPLE, KANSAS, JEFFERSON STARSHIP Live in Mansfield, MA
DEEP PURPLE live performances and I have a troubled history. I first saw the British Prog Rock act in 2002. I wasn’t into Prog as much as I am today. Sure, I enjoyed “Smoke On The Water”, “Knocking On Your Back Door”, “Burn”, and other Rock radio hits by the group. In 2002 their openers were DIO and SCORPIONS. You can see where this is going...
Review: PRIDE OF LIONS – Unbridled (2026)
Even though I am a fan, the eight PRIDE OF LIONS albums have been a mixed bag. Their 2004 self-titled album and 2005 follow-up were top tier in the world of Melodic Rock. The next couple of albums, not so much…
Archives: Interview with RICK SPRINGFIELD (2005)
“When someone pursues music through your music, that’s the greatest accolade anybody can get.” - Rick Springfield
Archives: RICK SPRINGFIELD – Shock / Denial / Anger / Acceptance (2004)
Twenty years ago Rick Springfield wrote simple but memorable songs about love, women, feelings, and relationships, and twenty years later little has changed...
Archives: RICK SPRINGFIELD – The Day After Yesterday (2005)
Rocker turned actor, turned rocker, turned actor again (briefly), is still going strong with his latest covers album of songs from the 70s and 80s...
Ep.244: Interview with PETER GOALBY
“People knew that I auditioned, but people didn’t know I actually got the job [in RAINBOW]. I actually recorded “Since You’ve Been Gone”…I was fired by Richie [Blackmore].” - Peter Goalby
Ep.243: Interview with DES ROCS
“Everything about DES ROCS is about subverting one’s expectations” - Des Rocs
Vinyl Unboxing: BUCKINGHAM NICKS – Buckingham Nicks
Vinyl Unboxing: BUCKINGHAM NICKS - Buckingham Nicks (Rhino Records, 2025) Baby Blue Vinyl LP
