As a kid growing up in Portugal, Lucas Silveira got an accidental taste of early-'80s guitar rock that would prove hugely influential on him.
Tag: the Pretenders
Album review: Various Artists, Greenpeace (1985)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOV. 1, 1985 By Steve Newton "By purchasing this album, you will be helping to ensure that Greenpeace can continue its campaign to protect the natural world." That's what it says on the back cover of the new Greenpeace benefit album, and that's reason enough to dig into your pockets and help … Continue reading Album review: Various Artists, Greenpeace (1985)
Chrissie Hynde targets meat-eaters and lumberjacks at the Pretenders’ Vancouver show
It didn’t take animal-rights activist Chrissie Hynde long to start preaching at the Orpheum Theatre last Saturday.
The Pretenders learn to crawl in Vancouver in 1984
By Steve Newton On February 21, 1984, the Pretenders played a sold out show at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The band was touring behind one of its best albums ever, Learning to Crawl, which included such standout tracks as "Back on the Chain Gang", "My City Was Gone", and "Middle of the Road". The day … Continue reading The Pretenders learn to crawl in Vancouver in 1984
ZZ Top, the Pretenders, and Brian Setzer bring ’70s-rock magic to Vancouver
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, AUG. 29, 2007 I saw some very cool things at the big Jack FM classic-rock triple bill at GM Place last Thursday (August 23). First off, local punk-rock legend Joey "Shithead" Keithley could be seen strolling along the mezzanine, where he was accosted every 10 paces by a wide-eyed fan who … Continue reading ZZ Top, the Pretenders, and Brian Setzer bring ’70s-rock magic to Vancouver