The PNE Fair runs until September 2, featuring numerous exhibits, attractions, and entertainment, including the SuperDogs, musical performances, and the newly launched ThunderVolt rollercoaster.
10 minutes on the phone with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford in 1990
Two months earlier the band made headlines worldwide when a judge dismissed a high-profile civil case in Nevada involving a suicide pact allegedly brought on by subliminal messages.
The Who’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
By Steve Newton It was pretty tough picking the #1 Who song, but John Entwistle's unbeatable bass licks were the deciding factor. 20. "Don't Let Go the Coat" (Face Dances, 1981) 19 "Squeeze Box" (The Who By Numbers, 1975) 18, "I Can See For Miles" (The Who Sell Out, 1967) 17, "Baby O'Riley" (Who's Next, … Continue reading The Who’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 26 to 30
Electric Light Orchestra singer-guitarist Jeff Lynne leads Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, with guests Rooney.
Happy birthday to Gene Simmons of Kiss, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, and Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard
Three rockers from the realms of hard rock and heavy metal, all of whom I've interviewed in the past, are celebrating birthdays today (August 25).
Back Door Slam’s Davy Knowles says that Rory Gallagher is his absolute idol
"It's funny, 'cause I heard somewhere that [Rory Gallagher] sold 40 million records, but still he doesn't get the recognition. He's like a player's player, I suppose."
Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 23 to 25
Screening at the Rio Theatre on Sunday of a new restoration of music documentarian Roviros Manthoulis's 1973 film The Blues Under the Skin.
Al Pitrelli says that Megadeth is back to making aggressive, snotty, purist heavy metal again
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 6, 2001 By Steve Newton Two Christmases ago, guitarist Al Pitrelli received a wicked gift he wasn't expecting. It started with a seasonal dingle from a long-time friend, Megadeth drummer Jimmy DeGrasso. "It was our basic 'Merry Christmas' phone call," Pitrelli relates from his New York City home, "followed by, 'So, … Continue reading Al Pitrelli says that Megadeth is back to making aggressive, snotty, purist heavy metal again
Irish guitar great Joe Hodgson recalls seeing Gary Moore at Donnington 40 years ago today
By Steve Newton Just got a message from Irish guitarist Joe Hodgson--who's amazing fretboard skills I've written about before--noting that it was 40 years ago today that he first witnessed his idol Gary Moore in concert. On August 18, 1984, Hodgson attended the Monsters of Rock Festival at Castle Donnington in England. The concert was … Continue reading Irish guitar great Joe Hodgson recalls seeing Gary Moore at Donnington 40 years ago today
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 19 to 23
American rock legend John Fogerty performs hits from his solo career and classic songs from his former band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, at the Pacific Coliseum on Thursday.
Robin Gibb says the Bee Gees don’t want the disco label that Saturday Night Fever put on them
"The only thing I didn't like about the success of Saturday Night Fever was being labelled a disco group," says Robin Gibb. "We're more progressive R&B."
The Doobie Brothers’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Yeah, I wasn't that crazy about the Doobies when Michael McDonald was singing. I'm more of a Tom Johnston/Patrick Simmons kinda guy.
Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 16 to 18
Screening at the Rio Theatre on Sunday of director Robert Aldrich's 1962 horror classic What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.