Colin Linden says that Rockpile and the Clash influenced Blackie’s BARK

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 31, 2003 By Steve Newton There’s a handful of CDs that have pretty well guaranteed placement in my personal top 10 of 2003. By the Grace of God, the stunning riff-fest from Swedish hard rockers the Hellacopters, has already copped a spot; likewise Trouble No More, the bare-bones, mostly blues offering … Continue reading Colin Linden says that Rockpile and the Clash influenced Blackie’s BARK

Doyle Bramhall II’s dad wants his Lightnin’ Hopkins guitar back

tracy anne hart photo ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 16, 1992 By Steve Newton Anyone fortunate enough to have seen the late Stevie Ray Vaughan play knows the gifted Texas blues-rocker had that special something of which guitar legends are made. But good as he was, Vaughan would never have been able to soar to the … Continue reading Doyle Bramhall II’s dad wants his Lightnin’ Hopkins guitar back