Tag Archives: Chic

Album review: SLAMMIN GLADYS – Two

Posted on March 4, 2021 by brianmc

JIB Machine Records [release date 12.02.21] In a reversal of conventional wisdom, Slammin Gladys have gone for the “2 years to write our first album”, and “20 years to write the second” approach. Proteges of Jani (Warrant) Lane, they recorded … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album review, BANG TANGO, blues, Chic, Electric Boys, funk rock, Jani Lane, JIB Machine records, melodic rock, Prince, Slammin Gladys, soul, Two, Warrant | Leave a comment

Feature: Albums that time forgot – DISTANCE – Under The One Sky

Posted on April 9, 2020 by jason

Reprise Records [1989] The Distance were a natural successor to the Power Station who featured legendary producer Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson, both of who were members of Chic. Taking the place on vocals of Robert Palmer was Robert Hart, … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums that time forgot, All Posts, FEATURES | Tagged Bernard Edwards, Chic, Distance Under The One Sky, funk, melodic rock, Power Station, review, Robert Hart, rock, Tony Thompson | Leave a comment

Gig review: HRH FESTIVAL, DAY 3 – Vauxhall Holiday Park, Gt Yarmouth, 9 November 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by david.wilson

After the high of Saturday there was a more subdued feeling around the smaller arena as the early unplugged sessions got underway with CADENCE NOIR and DEVILFIRE. A little thin on the ground at this early hour, the previous long … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 9th November 2019, Ablaze, Brian Tatler, Candece Noir, Chemia, Chic, Devilfire, Diamond Head, Doro, gig, Great Yarmouth, Hand of Dimes, Hard Rock Hell, HRH, HRH Awards, live, Massive, metal, Michael Monroe, review, rock, Stonedeaf, Wolf Jaw, Zodiac Mindwarp | Leave a comment

Gig review: HRH FESTIVAL, DAY 2 – Vauxhall Holiday Park, Gt Yarmouth, 8 November 2019

Posted on November 14, 2019 by david.wilson

First band on the mainstage were Highway To Hell winners, TWISTER. The Durham band had been popular winners and the early start saw many seeking out breakfast and a brew to join the band in the main arena. The set-up … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 8th November 2019, Beth Blade, Brian Downey Live And Dangerous, Buckcherry, Chic, Dante Gizzi, gig, Great Yarmouth, Gun, Hard Rock Hell, HRH, HRH Awards, Johnny Davies, Jools Gizzi, Kikamora, live, metal, Praying Mantis, review, rock, Those Damn Crows, Toby Jepson, Twister, Vauxhall Holiday Park, Wayward Sons, White Raven Down | Leave a comment

Gig review – HRH FESTIVAL, DAY 1, Vauxhall Holiday Park, Gt Yarmouth, 7 November 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by david.wilson

Day one proper of the HRH festivities found a change to the set up in the main arena following the awards ceremony. A VIP section had been placed directly in front of the main stage pushing back the main public barrier. This meant the vibe definitely changed from the previous day from one of frivolity and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 7th November 2019, Andy Taylor, Chic, Cloven Hoof, Day 1, Electric Mary, Gill Montgomery, Great Yarmouth, Hard Rock Hell, HRH, Killcode, Liberty Lies, Reef, Tequila Mockingbyrd, Thursday, Vauxhall Holiday Park | Leave a comment

Gig review: HRH AWARDS 2019 – Great Yarmouth, 6 November 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019 by david.wilson

For 13 years HRH has seen some of the finest bands and singers in the rock world grace its stages. This will be the third time that the HRH Awards have been held prior to the main event with a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 6th November 2019, Chic, gig, Great Yarmouth, Hard Rock Hell, HRH, HRH Awards, Inglorious, Johnny Davies, Killcode, Liberty Lies, live, Massive Wagons, Mike Monroe, review, Spidervayne, The Quireboys, Toby Jepson, Twister, Wayward Sons | Leave a comment

Gig review: HIGHWAY TO HELL – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 7 September 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by david.wilson

I am sure that everyone is aware of the Hard Rock Hell franchise which includes the Hard Rock Hell festival, Hammerfest and Hard Rock Hell AOR/ Prog/ Blues weekends. On top of these events for the last five years Chic, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 7th September 2014, Afterlife, Alice Cooper, Bad Behaviour, Chic, Classic Grand, gig, Glasgow, Hammerfest, Hard Rock Hell, Highway To Hell, metal glam, Off Yer Rocka recordings, Preston, review, rock, Simon Cowell, Steve Reilly, The Texas Flood, Tom Sawyer, Wales, X Factor | Leave a comment

Rock Photography Galleries: April-September 2013 incl. Blondie,Bruce Springsteen, Chic

Posted on November 10, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Photography by Steve Goudie Roger Waters Photo Gallery by Steve Goudie, 16 September 2013 Leonard Cohen Photo Gallery (31 August 2013) Bruce Springsteen Photo Gallery (24 July 2013) Brain May and Kerri Ellis Photo Gallery (23 June 2013) Blondie Photo … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Photo Galleries | Tagged 2013, Blondie, Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Chic, gallery, gigs, Johnny Winter, photographer, photos, rock photography, Roger Hodgson, Simple Minds, Steve Goudie | Leave a comment

BRYAN FERRY, CHIC feat. NILE ROGERS, SKINDRED for Guilfest 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jason

Organisers have scored a major coup for GuilFest 2012 as Art Rock legend BRYAN FERRY CBE is confirmed to headline the main stage on the night of Sunday 15th July at GuilFest 2012. Regarded as the embodiment of high glamour, … Continue reading →