ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, DEC. 15, 2005 By Steve Newton Both young upstarts and grizzled old-timers made my Top 10 this year, proving yet again that good rock 'n' roll transcends generational boundaries. And needs lots of guitars. Audioslave Out of Exile With the help of producer Rick Rubin and mixer Brendan O'Brien, former … Continue reading Newt’s Top 10 albums of 2005
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Album review: Jimmy Barnes, Freight Train Heart (1988)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JUNE 3, 1988 By Steve Newton It looks like this transplanted Aussie, the former lead singer for Cold Chisel, has what it takes to make it big in the rock world. First off, he's got a super rock and roll voice--gritty and powerful, not unlike John Fogerty's. He's got … Continue reading Album review: Jimmy Barnes, Freight Train Heart (1988)
Humble guitar master Allan Holdsworth always struggles to pay the rent
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JULY 4, 1986 By Steve Newton Today he's regarded by critics and musicians alike as one of the most distinctive guitarists in the world. He's been the principal soloist for the likes of U.K., Gong, Bill Bruford, Soft Machine, Tony Williams' Lifeime and Jean-Luc Ponty. And he's one of … Continue reading Humble guitar master Allan Holdsworth always struggles to pay the rent
Paul Rodgers proves that he’s the world’s best guy at going “Whoa-yeaah!” in Vancouver
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, MAY 20, 1993 By Steve Newton The first time I saw Paul Rodgers perform live was back in the ’70s, when Bad Company played the Pacific Coliseum on the Running with the Pack tour. I didn’t see him again until last Friday (May 14), but lemme tell ya—the guy … Continue reading Paul Rodgers proves that he’s the world’s best guy at going “Whoa-yeaah!” in Vancouver