ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 14, 2002 By Steve Newton It’s been 36 years since guitarist-vocalist Kim Simmonds founded British boogie-blues band Savoy Brown, and he’s kept the name alive through constant touring and steady CD releases. But the undying outfit might have been wiped out for good in a torrent of jet fuel and tumbling … Continue reading Kim Simmonds keeps the spirit of Savoy Brown alive for ’70s-rock holdouts
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Jeff Beck, the world’s greatest living rock guitarist, proves omnipotent in Vancouver
kevin statham photo ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 22, 2001 By Steve Newton Jeff Beck is my favourite rock guitarist of all time, so I didn’t think twice about doing the necessary groveling to secure a couple of backstage passes for his sold-out show at the Commodore. Because my Beck-loving buddy Bones was celebrating a birthday … Continue reading Jeff Beck, the world’s greatest living rock guitarist, proves omnipotent in Vancouver
Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper” writer says death is on everybody’s mind
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 10, 2000 By Steve Newton Ever wonder why classic-rock stations often play the hell out of a ’70s band’s old hits, but won’t even touch its current material, no matter how strong it is? I have. I’m especially curious about why local FM station CFMI Rock 101 totally ignored the latest … Continue reading Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper” writer says death is on everybody’s mind