While prepping for my interview with Robben Ford I noticed in his Concord bio that he'd toured with George Harrison in the fall of 1974.
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Album review: Roger Waters, The Wall Live in Berlin (1990)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, SEPT. 20, 1990 By Steve Newton With such a hodgepodge of guest artists—acts as varied as Sinead O’Connor and the Scorpions, Bryan Adams and James Galway—it seemed quite likely that Roger Waters’s new live recording of The Wall would turn out as a disjointed, hit-and-miss project. But despite the … Continue reading Album review: Roger Waters, The Wall Live in Berlin (1990)
Queensrÿche’s Geoff Tate praises the “real musicians” of prog-rock
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC. 19, 1991 By Steve Newton When it comes to progressive rock bands from the ’70s, there’s no middle ground—people either love ’em or hate ’em. Fans of groups like Yes, King Crimson, and Genesis point to the musical skill involved in performing the tunes; detractors tend to cite the “pomposity” of … Continue reading Queensrÿche’s Geoff Tate praises the “real musicians” of prog-rock
Blue Voodoo shoots for versatility
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON APRIL 15, 2004 By Steve Newton It's just after midnight on a Friday in downtown New Westminster, but there are few signs of weekend revelry along the main drag of Columbia Street. Still, a Surrey-based acoustic combo named the Blue Voodoo is doing its best to get at least a few of … Continue reading Blue Voodoo shoots for versatility