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News: KINGDOM COME, HRH AOR, QUEEN – Friday 22nd May 2015

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jason
Nightranger - HRH AOR - Pwllheli, Wales, 14 March 2015 (Day 2)

Kingdom Come’s planned reunion of the original line-up failed to materialize, however original members Lenny Wolf (vocals), Danny Stag (guitar) and Johnny B. Frank (bass) are back. They are joined by drummer Hendrik Thiesbrummel. First live dates have been announced … Continue reading →

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News: MIKE PORCARO, DAEVID ALLEN, KISS – Sunday 15 March 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by jason
Dan Reed - Liverpool, 13 March 2013

RIP – Toto’s Mike Porcaro who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was bass player in Toto between 1982–2008/2010–2015. In recent years he did not tour due to his illness and the band reformed in 2010 to help raise funds for … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARTIN TURNER AND FRIENDS – The Garden Party

Posted on December 8, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Martin Turner and Friends - The Garden Party

Dirty Dog Discs [Release date 27.10.14] This 2-CD album is like an almighty two-finger salute to Andy Powell.  Back in 2012 Martin Turner assembled a stellar cast of one-time Wishbone Ash alumni and in front of a specially invited audience, … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOTT THE HOOPLE – Live 2013

Posted on June 4, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Mott The Hoople - Live 2013

Concert Live 2-CD/DVD [Release date: 20.05.14] www.concertlive.co.uk Back in 2009 Mott The Hoople got back together for five dates at the Hammersmith Apollo.  It was a resounding success but when  I chatted to founder member Verden Allen in early 2013 … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: STATUS QUO, Hammersmith Apollo, London, 15 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan
Status Quo, Hammersmith Apollo, 15 March 2013

It all began and ended in 1984. My very first gig was meant to be one of Status Quo’s last as they played two shows on what was called the ‘End of the Road’ tour. Already they were an institution, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FAMILY – Shepherds Bush Empire, London – 2 February 2013

Posted on February 8, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Family - London, 2 February 2013

Not just a reunion, more a polishing of the Family’s silver, ‘An Evening With Family’ proved what all die-hard fans always knew, Family made some timeless music. And if the underlying question to this two night stand at the Shepherds … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH & GUESTS – 31 August 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Marin Turner

MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH AND GUESTS Liscombe House, Nr. Leighton Buzzard, Bucks 31 August 2012 An unexpected reunion with Ted Turner, Steve Upton and Laurie Wisefield. Read more… In his show broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on 10 … Continue reading →

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