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Interview: JOHN PARKER and MICHAEL O’MARA of TALON

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jason

Talon release their fourth album, ‘Four Play’ on Escape Music on March 20th. They are back with original vocalist Michael O’Mara who fields the questions along with founder member drummer John Parker… What have you got planned for the next … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged Escape Music, Four Play, hard rock, interview, John Parker, melodic, Michael O'Mara, rock, Talon | Leave a comment

News: ALAN PARSONS interview and feature, Sunday 8 February 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Interview edit: Alan Parsons with David Randall, 5 February 2015 (07.29) Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 8 February 2015, 22:00 GMT (Monday 9 February, 22:00 and Friday 13 February, 22:00 repeat) Photo: www.alanparsonsmusic.com Legendary engineer and producer Alan Parsons … Continue reading →

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Interview: RON PERRY of CHINA SKY

Posted on February 5, 2015 by jason

China Sky’s debut came out back in 1988 and is one of those ‘must have’ classic melodic rock albums of the 1980′s. Sadly though due to various issues band never made that second album until now, some 25 years later! … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged AOR, Bruce Crump, China Sky, China Sky II, Classic Albums, Escape Music, Greg Allman, interview, melodic rock, Molly Hatchet, Ron Perry | Leave a comment

10 Questions: JOHN MITCHELL aka LONELY ROBOT (interview)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by jason

We catch-up with John Mitchell (It Bites/Arena/Frost*) whose new album goes out under the Lonely Robot moniker and is entitled ‘Please Come Home’. It is released on Inside Out on 23rd February. It includes guest appearances from Nik Kershaw, Nick … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged Arena, cinema, Frost*, Inside Out, interview, It Bites, John Mitchell, Kino, Lonely Robot, Mike Read, Please Come Home, prog, Progressive Rock, rock | Leave a comment

Interview: Rising Stars – THE TOI

Posted on January 28, 2015 by jason

Glaswegian three piece rock band the Toi consist of Pol Healy (vocals/guitar), Andy Carr (bass/guitar/vocals) and Stevie Mclay (drums/vocals). They release their rather good debut album, ‘Water Into Wine’ on March 2nd. Over to Pol for the answers… Brief history … Continue reading →

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News: JEFF SCOTT SOTO chooses favourite tracks (Interview, 25 January 2015)

Posted on January 23, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Jeff Scott Soto - The Tivoli, Buckley, 23 June 2014

On Sunday 25 January, Jeff Scott Soto chats about his new album and career including Talisman and Journey on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. ‘Inside The Vertigo’ by his new band ‘Soto’ is released on 2 February via earMUSIC. In … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBIN TROWER – Something’s About To Change

Posted on January 18, 2015 by petefeenstra

Robin Trower Special – 1 March 2015 by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Our one-hour radio special was first broadcast on 1 March 2015. Robin Trower chats to David Randall about his career and chooses some of those … Continue reading →

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DVD review: PAUL RODGERS, RORY GALLAGHER, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS (Special Editions)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Paul Rodgers - Live In Glasgow, Live At Montreux 1994, Live At Wembley

Eagle Rock [Release date 13.10.14] This series of special editions from Eagle Rock bring together a bundle of three DVDs by an artist and at a special price. A great way of catching up if you missed them first time … Continue reading →

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News: Christmas highlights on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio including Best of 2014

Posted on December 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio - Happy Christmas!

Christmas week on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio gets all nostalgic as we look back on some of our favourites and features in 2014. On Tuesday 23 December we announce the results of our Popular Poll to select the Top … Continue reading →

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Book review: STEVE HOGARTH – The Invisible Man – Diaries 1998-2014 (Volume 2)

Posted on December 16, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

The Songwriters – Steve Hogarth (Marillion) – Interview and Feature (8 July 2014) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Miwk Publishing [Publication Date 09.11.14] www.miwk.com Part two of Steve Hogarth’s diaries takes up the story in 1998 and … Continue reading →

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News: BIFF BYFORD (Saxon) interview and special features on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

Posted on November 27, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 30 November 2014, 17:00 Thursday 4 December, 22:00 repeat Saxon frontman Biff Byford chooses the music in Get Ready to ROCK! Radio’s ‘Favourite Tracks from Favourite Artists’ sequence. He chats to GRTR!’s David Randall about the band’s progress and … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – December 2014 highlights

Posted on November 25, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

December 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, GMT We are posting selected shows to our Mixcloud page. Photo: Simon Dunkerley Special features this month Christmas … Continue reading →

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DVD review: Looking for Johnny – The Legend of Johnny Thunders

Posted on November 18, 2014 by jason

Jungle [Released 3.11.14] Rock n Roll hero, Rock n Roll casualty, Rock n Roll junkie- take your pick, any of these three could describe Johnny Thunders- the New York Doll, punk icon and inspiration to many a band for years … Continue reading →

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Interview: NAZARETH – Metropolis Studios, London, 14 November 2014

Posted on November 17, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Pete and Lee Agnew with artist Rodney Matthews Andy Nathan took time out to chat to founder member Pete Agnew, vocalist Linton Osborn and guitarist Jimmy Murrison prior to the band’s DVD recording at Metropolis Studios in front of an … Continue reading →

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News: Family man ROGER CHAPMAN chats about his new album Peaceology, 16 November 2014

Posted on November 15, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Mark Hughes Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 17 November, 19:00 GMT Roger Chapman is perhaps best-known as the frontman of Family, a staple on the touring circuit in the early 1970s and who had several hit singles. The … Continue reading →

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10 Questions: VEGA interview, November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by jason

Here we catch up with Vega members Tom Martin and Nick Workman, as they discuss their new album ‘Stereo Messiah’ (out now on Frontiers) and touring as they get ready to support Down ‘N’ Outz… Tom Martin… What have you got … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged hard rock, interview, Joe Elliot, melodic, modern rock, Nick Workman, rock, Tom Martin, Vega | Leave a comment

DVD review: GENESIS – Sum Of The Parts

Posted on November 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Vision [Release date: 17.11.14] It’s difficult to know who this documentary was made for. Early Genesis fans would feel short changed. Later ones wouldn’t learn that much. If you then factor in several lesser known talking heads and a … Continue reading →

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News: Interviews on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 9 November – GERRY McAVOY (Rory Gallagher) and CARL DIXON (Coney Hatch)

Posted on November 6, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Noel Buckley Gerry McAvoy picks his favourite tracks Long-serving Rory Gallagher bass player Gerry McAvoy chooses the music in the ‘Favourite Tracks from Favourite Artists’ sequence on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 9 November at 17:00 GMT. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE HACKETT – The Lowry, Salford, 2 November 2014

Posted on November 3, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Steve Hackett chats about the Genesis Revisited and Extended tours (11:16). This is an edit from an extended interview that was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 5 October 2014 The interview is replayed on Christmas Day 2014, … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – November 2014 highlights

Posted on October 29, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

November 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, GMT We are posting selected shows to our Mixcloud page. Photo: Simon Dunkerley Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock … Continue reading →

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Video interview: STEVE CROPPER – Stax legend, guitarist and producer – 18 October 2014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

The term legend or legendary is used perhaps too flippantly in the context of music, but the term can be firmly applied to Steve Cropper. Steve was a member of the Stax Records house band from the early-1960s and lent … Continue reading →

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News: STEVE CROPPER tour with ANIMALS & FRIENDS – Interview and Feature

Posted on October 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Steve Cropper - Great British Rock & Blues, 27 February 2013

Photo: Noel Buckley Stax legend Steve Cropper heads out on the road again in October/November as special guest of Animals and Friends. Following their critically-acclaimed and hugely successful tours together in 2008, 2011 and 2012 this legendary combination of musicians … Continue reading →

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News: CHANTEL McGREGOR, STEVE HOGARTH and JOHN ILLSLEY radio features on Sunday 5 October

Posted on October 4, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Chantel McGregor - Cambridge Rock Festival

Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Special features on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio On Sunday 5 October, in The Pete Feenstra Feature, CHANTEL McGREGOR chats to Pete about her forthcoming album and about her career to date. (19:00 GMT) Chantel released her … Continue reading →

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News: STEVE HACKETT interview on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 5 October 2014

Posted on October 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Bonus material not broadcast with Steve chatting about his solo career and his forthcoming album (20:17) ‘Assume The Position’, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 5 October, 22:00 (Monday 6 October and Friday 10 October, 22:00 repeat) … Continue reading →

Posted in Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS | Tagged documentary, feature, Genesis, genesis Extended, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, guitar, guitarist, interview, prog, progressive, radio, Steve Hackett, Tour | Leave a comment

News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – October 2014 Highlights

Posted on October 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

October 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, BST (GMT+1) Photo: Simon Dunkerley Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Signposting upcoming and established blues/rock artists … Continue reading →