ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 6, 1984 By Steve Newton "A lot of people figure, 'Gee, you were in Trooper, you were in Iron Horse. I guess it's a real snap'. But we're struggling, I'll be honest with you--have been for a long time. So it's really encouraging that people are coming out and saying they … Continue reading Body Electric’s Frank Ludwig connects with street kids through rock ‘n’ roll
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Steve Negus on the rise of drum technology, crazy shows in Puerto Rico, and Saga’s new Heads or Tales
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 2, 1983 By Steve Newton "Actually, I never really sat in a room and practiced," claims Saga's highly-touted drummer Steve Negus. "I always thought that the best way to learn how to play was to go out and play. So in my early days, all through high school, I used to … Continue reading Steve Negus on the rise of drum technology, crazy shows in Puerto Rico, and Saga’s new Heads or Tales
Album review: Saga, Heads or Tales (1983)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOV. 18, 1983 By Steve Newton The heavily keyboarded and strongly percussive sound of Saga is thoroughly impressive on their latest release, Heads or Tales. Whether it's the rocking opener "The Flyer" or the more sedate "Intermission", the musicians are in top form. Guitarist Ian Crichton, bassist Jim Crichton, drummer Steve Negus, … Continue reading Album review: Saga, Heads or Tales (1983)
The Fixx’s Cy Curnin talks Rupert Hine, Tina Turner, and fear-driven censorship in 1984
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT. 12, 1984 By Steve Newton "It's good fun coming up into Canada," says Fixx vocalist Cy Curnin, who called from Ottawa last week. "You notice a difference moving from America to Canada, in that the audiences are really refreshing up here. They seem to listen a lot more, and at the … Continue reading The Fixx’s Cy Curnin talks Rupert Hine, Tina Turner, and fear-driven censorship in 1984