Slim Jim Phantom Talks Up 40, First Stray Cats Album In 26 Years
Story by Shawn Perry
There is little argument that, in the midst of the new wave surge of the early 1980s, the Stray Cats single-handedly brought rockabilly back from its...
John Payne: Raiding The Rock Vault Returns For 2014
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Ron Lyon & Erik Nielsen
On Friday, January 24, after a holiday break, Raiding The Rock Vault resumed its extended engagement at the Las Vegas...
Vintage Rock Adverts
By Shawn Perry
One of my greatest rock and roll memories is when I used to peruse the Los Angeles Times' Calendar section -- which only came out on Sunday...
Africa’s Top Music Festivals
Africa is a continent that vibrates with music all through the year, and has its own distinctive rhythms and sounds. It offers plenty to music lovers, especially the kinds...
The Life of A Musician In 2018: Where Does The Money Really Lie?
When it comes to rock n' roll stars, and indeed the wider world of musicians as a whole, it seems like we now live in a world where brand...
Robin Trower: Making Hay While The Sun Shines
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Ron Lyon
Amiable, upbeat and downright congenial, guitarist Robin Trower doesn’t have a whole lot to be blue about, but he plays the blues with...
The Case Of ZZ Top: ‘The Best Of’ vs. ‘Greatest Hits’
By James Casey
One evening, while enjoying the company and hospitality of friends, I was introduced to an old man who claimed to loathe ZZ Top with a passion unrivaled....
How We Killed Classic Rock Or The Idiot Killed Radio’s Star
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
OK, I’ll admit it here and now — with very few exceptions do I purchase, listen to, or enjoy new music artists. I hear the term...
Will Guitar Hero Return?
A lot of new and exciting things are happening in the video games industry. Companies are trying to prove they are worth your time and money. Last month, Microsoft...
CES 2010: In Search Of The Lost Sound Byte
By Shawn Perry
One week into 2009, we took one bold step forward, hopped in the car and drove to Las Vegas to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)....
