Tag Archives: Family

Book review: Hello Tolworth, I’m Ziggy by Tim Harrison

Posted on January 31, 2024 by petefeenstra

Good Life Publishing [Publication date:17.09.21] ‘Hello Tolworth, I’m Ziggy, The life And times of the Toby Jug pub, and the launch of David Bowie’s most famous character’ is a meticulously researched book that is at its best when covering Bowie … Continue reading →

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Album review: WIND OF CHANGE – Progressive Sounds Of 1973 (4 CD Boxset)

Posted on November 23, 2022 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date: 25.11.22] The logistics: Wind of Change comprises 4 CDs, 5 hours of music and 49 tracks. No doubt many will look at compilations like this one and think you just cannot maintain the quality level over … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged 4 CDs, Al Stewart, album, boxset, Camel, Caravan, ELO, ELP, Family, Hawkwind, John Martyn, Jon Anderson, Kevin Parrish, Manfred Mann, Procol Harum, Progressive Rock, review, Roy Dyke, Tony Kaye, Traffic, Yes | Leave a comment

Book review: BICKERSHAW FESTIVAL 50th ANNIVERSARY – Featuring Grateful Dead by Chris Hewitt

Posted on April 25, 2022 by petefeenstra

Dandelion Records & Books [Publication date 30.06.22] Author Chris Hewitt has carved out his own niche in rock and roll history as an author, archivist, record label and resource for period pa gear. The broad context for this book is … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, BOOK REVIEWS | Tagged Bickershaw Festival 50th Anniversary, book, Chris Hewitt, Country Joe, Dr John, Family, festival, Harry “The Count” Bilkus, Jeremy Beadle, Jerry Garcia, Linda Lewis, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, review, rock, Stackridge, The Grateful Dead, The Kinks, Wishbone Ash | Leave a comment

Album review: ROGER CHAPMAN – Life In The Pond

Posted on June 11, 2021 by petefeenstra

Ruf Records [Release date 25.06.21] ‘Life In The Pond’ isn’t quite the defining Roger Chapman solo album, but it’s a real return to form and a lyrical triumph. With the exception of Bob Dylan, David Crosby and Michael Chapman (no … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Al Wilson, album, Americana, blues vocal, Bob Dylan, country, David Crosby, Family, funk, Henry David Thoreau, Life In The Pond, Michael Chapman, Oscar Brown Jr’, Poli Palmer, review, rock, Roger Chapman, The Blue Nile | Leave a comment

Album review: VARIOUS – Riding The Rock Machine

Posted on April 16, 2021 by brianmc

Grapefruit/Cherry Red [Release date 23.03.21] Riding The Rock Machine is a supremely enjoyable, 60 track slice of cultural history. The UK’s pop and rock legacy should be considered a National Treasure, to be protected and promoted. Grapefruit/ Cherry Red are … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged 10CC, 60 tracks, boxset, Cherry Red, ELO, Family, Foghat, Foreigner, Free, Grapefruit, Nazareth, Procol Harum, review, Riding The Rock Machine, Seventies Classic Rock, THE WHO, Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep | Leave a comment

Feature: Collectible Collections – FAMILY – Old Songs New Songs (The Definitive Box Set)

Posted on March 10, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

Mystic MYSCD191 (2005) Don McKay and Martin Darvill at Mystic have done a great service to the name and legacy of Family and Roger Chapman. ‘Old Songs New Songs – The Definitive Box’ is their latest offering and, as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectible Collections, FEATURES | Tagged album, anthology, box set, Charlie Whitney, classic rock, collection, compilation, Family, music, Old Songs New Songs, prog, Progressive Rock, R&B, review, Roger Chapman | Leave a comment

Album review: ROADHOUSE – 25 Years And Counting

Posted on December 17, 2018 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 04.01.19] There can be few independently run bands that have made it to their 25th anniversary with consistently good new material, but Roadhouse is no ordinary band. Originally a roots-rock and Americana outfit with Southern rock … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged 25 Years And Counting, album, Americana, Bill Hobley, boogie, Charlie Whitney, China Town, Danny Gwilym, Family, Gary Boner, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mandie G, review, Roadhouse, Robert A. Roberts, rock, Roger Hunt, roots, Sarah Harvey Smart, Shogun, southern rock, Streetwalkers, ZZ Top | Leave a comment

Gig review: FAMILY FAREWELL SHOW – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 18 December 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by petefeenstra

Advertised as ‘Ladies & Gentleman…Last Orders Please’ this may or may not be Family’s last hurrah, but on the off chance that it is, the band plays with discipline, craft, nuanced restraint, humour and plenty of conviction. The 7 piece … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Charlie Whitney, Edgar Broughton, Family, Gary Twigg, Geoff Whitehorn, Graham Walker, Jim Cregan, Jim King, Nick Payn, Paul Hirsh, Poli Palmer, Roger Chapman, Tony Aashton | Leave a comment

Album review: JOHN WETTON – Anthology The Studio Recordings Vol.1

Posted on June 13, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

In this interview extract from April 2009 John Wetton tells David Randall about his early influences, and the immediate aftermath of his departure from Asia in 1991 which led to the release of his second, and favourite, solo album ‘Battle … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, anthology, Asia, Billy Sherwood, Dick Wagner, Family, Geoff Downes, Greg Bisonette, interview, John Wetton, King Crimson, Martin Barre, Michael Landau, review, rock, Roxy Music, Steve Hackett, Steve Lukather, The Studio Recordings Vol.1, Wishbone Ash | Leave a comment

Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

Posted on February 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Focus - Giants Of Rock, Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

The Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Show – 24 February 2015 (Giants of Rock Special) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Pete Feenstra presents a weekly Rock & Blues Show, every Tuesday at 19:00 GMT on Get Ready … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Photo Galleries, Special Events | Tagged 6-8 February 2015, Bernie Marsden, Black Star Riders, Climax Blues Band, Colosseum, Deborah Bonham, Family, festival, Giants Of Rock, gig, Magnum, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Minehead, review, Yardbirds | Leave a comment

News: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, UK, 6-8 February 2015

Posted on January 30, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Giants Of Rock - Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

Following the outstanding response from both guests and artists alike, GIANTS OF ROCK now sits proudly alongside The Great British Folk, Great British Alternative and Great British Rock & Blues Festivals – part of Butlins’ massively-successful and growing reputation for … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 6-8 February 2015, Bernie Marsden, Black Star Riders, Butlins, Colosseum, event, Family, festival, Giants Of Rock, Magnum, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Minehead, rock, Slade, Somerset | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS | Tagged 17 November 2014, Family, feature, interview, Peaceology, rock, Roger Chapman | Leave a comment

Gig review: ROGER CHAPMAN & THE SHORTLIST– Under The Bridge, London, 10 September 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by petefeenstra

It’s hard to remember a time when Roger Chapman looked happier than tonight. He seems positively relaxed and beaming in front of a twenty foot illuminated banner bearing his name, He compliments his band members and then extends his appreciation … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Bob Dylan, Family, Gary Twigg, Geoff Whitehorn, John Lingwood, Nicky Payne, Paul Hirsh, review, rock, Roger Chapman, The Shortlist, vocals | Leave a comment

Album review: STREETWALKERS – Live At Rockpalast

Posted on April 9, 2014 by petefeenstra

Repertoire [Release date 24.01.14] ‘Streetwalkers – Live At Rockpalast’ is a CD & DVD audio-visual diary of the origins of a great live band. Originally called Chapman -Whitney Streetwalkers, the first Rockpalast concert shot in Koln on 25 March 1975 is … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged Bobby Tench, Brian Johnstone, CD, Charlie Whitney, Dave Dowle, DVD, Family, Jon Plotel, Live at Rockpalast, Mickey Feat, Nico McBrain, review, rock, Rockpalast, Roger Chapman, Streetwalkers | Leave a comment

News: The Best of 2013 – rock albums and live acts as selected by reviewers, readers and listeners

Posted on January 13, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Deep Purple - Manchester O2 Apollo, 12 October 2013

The Top Albums of 2013 (as selected by our readers and listeners) 1. DEEP PURPLE Now What?! 2. THE ANSWER New Horizon 3. ALTER BRIDGE The Fortress 4. BLACK STAR RIDERS All Hell Breaks Loose 5. MOTORHEAD Aftershock 6. SOUND … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, NEWS, The Best Of 2013 | Tagged ALTER BRIDGE, Best of 2013, Black Star Riders, Deep Purple, Family, live acts, progressive, rock, Saxon, Steve Hackett, THE ANSWER, top albums, Wilko Johnson | Leave a comment

Album review: SOT – Kind of Saltz

Posted on January 9, 2014 by petefeenstra

Soltanic Sounds [Available now] ‘Kind of Saltz’ appears to have been released some time ago but has just popped again in my pile of CD’s be reviewed. It’s a wide ranging and engaging album, best described as 70’s jazz-rock fusion, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Family, Frank Zappa, fusion, guitar, Jazz rock, Kind of Saltz, King Crimson, Lars Andreas, metal, moog, Norwegian rock, prog rock, review, Skjalg Reithaug, SOT, tube | Leave a comment

Album review: FUGHU – Human – The Tales & Human – The Facts

Posted on November 22, 2013 by petefeenstra

Fughu [Release date 2013] Argentinean prog-metal band Fughu don’t do things by halves. Apart from releasing two separate albums as a double album, their complex music also wraps itself round two nightmarish librettos, the full drama of which is emoted … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Bowie, Crimson, Damian Wilson, Dario Schmunck, Family, Fughu, GEA, Gentle Giant, Human - The Tales & Human - The Facts, Iron Maiden, Jeff Kolman, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, prog metal, Queen, Santiago Burgi, Van Der Graaf Generator | Leave a comment

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

Posted on February 8, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

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 →