Tag Archives: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Album review: LYNYRD SKYNYRD – Sweet Home Alabama (Live, 1974, 1996)

Posted on June 3, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
LYNYRD SKYNYRD - Sweet Home Alabama

Eagle Rock [Release date 01.06.15] 2-CD + DVD One of my abiding gig-going memories is seeing Lynyrd Skynyrd on the cusp of wider UK recognition, playing Liverpool Empire in November 1974.  It was the classic line-up three years before tragedy … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LYNYRD SKYNYRD – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, 23 April 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by andynathan
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Manchester Apollo, 22 April 2015

They may be inextricably linked with the Deep South of the USA,  but Lynyrd Skynyrd seem to have a real bond with the UK.  They are regular visitors to these shores and by my reckoning this was the fifth London … Continue reading →

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News: WASP, POWERWOLF, JOE SATRIANI – Tuesday 24 March 2015

Posted on March 24, 2015 by jason

Powerwolf have named their upcoming album ‘Blessed & Possessed‘ which is released in July on Napalm Records. W.A.S.P. have signed to Napalm Records who release their new album, ‘Golgotha’ in August. Lynyrd Skynyrd release their 1996 Rockplast gig, ‘Sweet Home … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: AWNA TEIXEIRA, KIMMIE RHODES, PAUL BIBBY, LYNRYD SKYNYRD

Posted on January 17, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
AWNA TEIXEIRA - Wild One

AWNA TEIXEIRA Wild One Like Po’ Girl Awna Teixeira’s solo debut – Where The Darkness Goes (2012) – her follow up Wild One is a sparse, plaintive set. For the most part written in Salt Lake City and reflecting on … Continue reading →

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Album review: STONEWIRE – When The Crow Flies

Posted on November 18, 2014 by jason
StoneWire - When The Crow Flies

22.11 Records [Release date 01.12.14] Strangely, StoneWire’s debut album “When The Crow Flies” turned up just after I witnessed their performance at the Legends Festival in Great Yarmouth. I was impressed by the bands live performance and was again on … Continue reading →

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Album review : THE SIDNEY GREEN STREET BAND – The Sidney Green Street Band

Posted on November 8, 2014 by petefeenstra
The Sidney Green Street Band

Self release [Release date 03.07.14] The Sidney Green Street Band is a decent New Jersey based, bar room band with a fine musical pedigree. The band comprises top notch muso’s with a CV that includes Ian Hunter, John Cale, Gary … Continue reading →

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Album review: KICKHUNTER – Southern Kicks

Posted on June 12, 2014 by petefeenstra
Kickhunter - Southern Kicks

Phoenix[Release date 2014] Kickhunter are the kind of band that makes you realize globalization is right here on your door step. Hailing from Hamburg, they are essentially a southern rock band with classic rock influences and have have toured with … Continue reading →

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Album review: SWEETKISS MOMMA – A Reckoning Is Coming

Posted on April 21, 2014 by petefeenstra
SWEETKISS MOMMA – A Reckoning Is Coming

Self Release [Release date 01.03.14] The Tacoma based Sweetkiss Momma defy all expectations by being a Washington state based, 70’s influenced, self sufficient, southern influenced roots rock outfit. Musically schooled in a church background and rooted in gospel, they’ve stepped … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SKINNY MOLLY – Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, 28 November 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by jason

Skinny Molly are a four piece US Southern rock band made up of ex members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot who are Mike Estes  (guitar/vocals), Jay Johnson (guitar/vocals), Luke Bradshaw (bass) and Kurt Pietro (drums). This was the first … Continue reading →

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Album review: SUNS OF STONE – Suns Of Stone

Posted on October 25, 2013 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release Date: 24.05.13] Ottawa’s Suns of Stone are a classic rock band with bluesy influences. They cross over from Bad Company at their best to The Black Crows, with occasional Purple influences that extend beyond the familiar title … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALTER BRIDGE, SHINEDOWN, HALESTORM – Wembley Arena, 18 October 2013

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jason
Alter Bridge, Glasgow, 21 October 2013

Alter Bridge were back headlining Wembley Arena for the second time in as many years with Shinedown and Halestorm in support. The arena looked close to a sell out and with the seating removed in the arena area there were … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BLACK MARBLES – Made In Concrete

Posted on April 28, 2013 by petefeenstra
The Black Marbles

TBM productions/New Music [Release date: 08.03.13] Described as ‘a mix of swag, groove, energy, heart & soul with their own take on rock ‘n’ roll’,  70’s influenced Swedish rockers The Black Marbles wear their retro influences on their sleeve in a … Continue reading →

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Album Review: SKINNY MOLLY – Haywire Riot

Posted on October 14, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Skinny Molly - Haywire Riot

Ruf 1184 Skinny Molly’s ‘Haywire Riot’ is the album they have always threatened to make. It’s an excellent southern rock album with a bluesy feel, some lovely guitar tones, fine harmony singing and above all Mike Estes’s excellent songs. And … Continue reading →

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD – Last Of A Dyin’ Breed

Posted on September 23, 2012 by jason

Loud & Proud/Roadrunner       Lynyrd Skynyrd are as the album title suggests the last of a dying breed of southern rock bands. There is still Molly Hatchett and Blackfoot are supposedly carrying on with a young line-up hand … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Roundup: Johnny Van Zant, Lionheart, Fastway, Paris

Posted on July 29, 2012 by jason

Johnny VAN ZANT Round Two  ***1/2 The Last Of The Wild Ones **** Youngest of the Van Zant family, Johnny follows an enormous legacy in Ronnie (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Donnie (38 Special). These solo albums (sometimes credited to The Johnny … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with JOHN 5 (ROB ZOMBIE/DAVE LEE ROTH)

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jason

Guitarist John 5 has  a new instrumental album out now called ‘God Told Me To’ and is currently touring as part of Rob Zombie’s band. He has also been recently been working with Dave Lee Roth again. Read on… 1.       … Continue reading →

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