Tag Archives: Elton John

Gig review: JOHN REILLY AND LEWIS NIKITMAN- Crazy Coqs, London, 16 April 2025

Posted on April 21, 2025 by andynathan
JOHN REILLY AND LEWIS NIKITMAN- Crazy Coqs, London, 16 April 2025

John Reilly and Lewis Nikitman are a partnership of talented musicians, one born and raised in Liverpool and the other a Canadian, who met in Toronto and are now domiciled in Sheffield. Both are original songwriters, with John the lead … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PLEASURES – The Beginning Of The End

Posted on January 20, 2024 by petefeenstra
The Pleasures - The Beginning of The End

Self release [Release Date 04.08.23] The Pleasures are an Australian duo comprising Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan, supported by a fine rhythm section who always serve the song. The duo are the focal point throughout on 11 uncompromising, finely crafted … Continue reading →

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Book review: MAGIC The David Paton Story (David Paton)

Posted on April 25, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
MAGIC The David Paton Story (David Paton)

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date  28.04.23] It seems to be a trend for musicians – some of whom aren’t exactly thrust centre stage in the pantheon of rock – to write their biographies.  Perhaps it’s a Lockdown thing or a sense … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ELTON JOHN- The 02 London, 9 April 2023

Posted on April 19, 2023 by andynathan
ELTON JOHN- The 02 London, 9 April 2023

When Elton John announced he was retiring from live shows with a “Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour, it was time to cross one of the very few remaining living artists off my bucket list. I hung the expense and bought … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DAVEY JOHNSTONE BAND – Deeper Than My Roots

Posted on February 20, 2022 by petefeenstra
The Davey Johnstone Band - Deeper Than My Roots

Pete Feenstra chatted to Davey Johnstone for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 13 February 2022. Spirit Of Unicorn Music/Cherry Red [Release date: 04.02.22] 49 years after his ‘Smiling Face’ debut album, Elton John’s guitarist Davey Johnstone is back … Continue reading →

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Album review: DANKO JONES – Power Trio

Posted on August 18, 2021 by jason
DANKO JONES - Power Trio

Mate In Germany [Release date 27.08.21] Danko Jones are onto their tenth album, which also celebrates the 25th year anniversary of this uncompromising band. They have their own unique sound and keep on doing what they do best – uncompromising … Continue reading →

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Album review: DICTATOR SHIP – Your Favourites

Posted on April 6, 2020 by david.wilson

The Sign Records [Release date 17.04.20] This is the debut album from Swedish rockers Dictator Ship and over the course of 27 minutes the guys set out to entertain with retro rock from a bygone age. The band have produced … Continue reading →

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Book review: ELTON JOHN – Every Album, Every Song 1969 to 1979 (On Track) by Peter Kearns

Posted on August 15, 2019 by jason
ELTON JOHN 1969 to 1979 On Track

SonicBond Publishing [Publication date 16.08.19] This book is nicely timed what with ‘Rocket Man’ recently being shown in cinemas and the DVD release in August, plus of course Elton John is currently on his worldwide farewell tour. The book covers … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI – The Met, Bury, 26 October 2018

Posted on October 28, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI - The Met, Bury, 26 October 2018

David Randall chatted to Kiki Dee in March 2015 for a two-part special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Part 2 covers the 1970s including her work with Elton John and her partnership with Carmelo Luggeri, bringing the story up … Continue reading →

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Album review: BIG BOY BLOATER AND THE LIMITS – Pills

Posted on June 6, 2018 by petefeenstra
BIG BOY BLOATER AND THE LIMITS – Pills

Provogue [Release date 15.06.18] Big Boy Bloater And The Limits new CD ‘Pills’ strips things down to the bone in a power trio format, with Bloater on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Cowley on drums and bv’s, bassist Steve Oates … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBIN GEORGE – Rogue Angels

Posted on April 22, 2018 by jason

Angel Air Music [Release date 18.05.18] Robin George is back with a new album and one which he plays all the instruments, bar his long time associate Charlie Morgan (Elton John) on drums. He is also sticking with Angel Air … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE POODLES – Prisma

Posted on February 6, 2018 by jason

Gain Music/Sony [Release date 26.01.18] The Poodles add to the growing list of rock acts who have released a covers album in the past few years. On ‘Prisma’ they tackle a variety of genres and eras, including a few surprise pop choices. Jakob … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAXON – Decade Of The Eagle

Posted on October 24, 2017 by jason
SAXON - Decade Of The Eagle

BMG [Double CD/4 vinyl 180gm LPS Release date 17.11.17] British metal legends Saxon, still going strong, released what is considered the first album of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal genre. Originally called Son Of A Bitch, the band formed … Continue reading →

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Album review: GREGG KOFI BROWN – Rock ‘n’ Roll And UFO’s

Posted on July 19, 2016 by petefeenstra
GREG KOFI BROWN – Rock

Gonzo Multimedia [Release date 05.02.16] Gregg Kofi Brown’s ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll And UFO’s is an archtypal summer album, with a broad based appeal stretching from the beach to the dance floor. The career anthology by the Osibisa vocalist is full … Continue reading →

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News: DEBORAH BONHAM and KIKI DEE interview features – Sunday 5 April 2015

Posted on April 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Deborah Bonham - Giants Of Rock, February 2015

Kiki Dee, The Eclectic Mix, Sunday 5 April, 16:00 GMT Deborah Bonham, Favourite Tracks from Favourite Artists, Sunday 5 April, 22:00 GMT Two ladies of pop/rock are featured on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 5 April. David Randall … Continue reading →

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Album review: KIKI DEE – reissues

Posted on February 26, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Kiki Dee - reissues

Kiki Dee chats to David Randall about her 1970s albums. (6:24)  The full version of this interview is featured in two parts on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  Part 1 on Sunday 5 April 2015 at 16:00 and Part 2 … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL GILBERT – Stone Pushing Uphill Man

Posted on August 18, 2014 by petefeenstra
Paul Gilbert - Stone Pushing Uphill Man

Music Theories Recordings  [Released 15.09.14] Former Racer X and Mr. Big Guitarist Paul Gilbert has always had a refreshing and thoughtful approach to his instrumental work. On the Sisyphusian concept of ‘Stone Pushing Uphill Man’ his 13th solo album, he … Continue reading →

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News: CONCERT LIVE showcase and competition w/c 14 July

Posted on July 10, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Mott The Hoople - Concert Live

Photo by Steve Goudie Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 13 July, 21:00 GMT Tuesday 15 July, 16:00 GMT, Thursday 17 July, 21:00 GMT repeat Listen in to win featured albums and then enter your details at our competition page! … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ELTON JOHN – The Million Dollar Piano

Posted on June 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Elton John - The Million Dollar Piano

Eagle Rock [Release date 30.06.14] The Million Dollar Piano is Elton’s residency showcase at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas featuring a unique Yamaha piano sporting 68 LED video screens displaying imagery to complement that on the vast screens behind … Continue reading →

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DVD review: QUEEN + – The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

Posted on September 22, 2013 by jason

Eagle Rock Staged back on April 20th 1992 this was a the all star tribute concert held in honour of Freddie Mercury who had died the previous November as well as raising awareness of AIDS and funds for Mercury Phoenix … Continue reading →

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ELTON JOHN: CLASSIC ALBUM SELECTION (1970-73) BOX SET RELEASED

Posted on June 12, 2012 by jason

ELTON JOHN: CLASSIC ALBUM SELECTION (1970-73) BOX SET RELEASED July 2nd 2012 on UNIVERSAL MUSIC   COMPRISING: ELTON JOHN, TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION, MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER, HONKY CHATEAU, DON’T SHOOT ME I’M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER   Universal music will be … Continue reading →

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SANDY DENNY – Rendezvous

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jason

Universal (2 CD) 2012 This is Sandy Denny’s fourth solo album (and sadly the last she recorded before her untimely death in 1978 aged just 31) originally released back in 1977 on the Island label. This two CD re-issue is … Continue reading →

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