Tag: ZZ Top

Austin Gold – Our Blues Top Ten

Pete Sargeant asked English blues-rockers Austin Gold to tell JLTT which recordings really turned them on, so here are their picks. Pete is a champion of democracy, so it’s two from each group member. Thanks, lads!

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Billy F. Gibbons – Big Bad Blues

When recently having the pleasure of reviewing a box set of the second five ZZ Top albums, I was reminded of their organic assimilation of the finest elements of The Blues. The band is able to approach rock and blues music from any direction and pull it off, such is their musical skill and ability to invent but stay melodic.

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Sari Schorr – Never Say Never

One of the first things that strikes the listener when playing this new album is the quality of and deft playing of the band members – keys ace Bob Fridzema, guitarist Ash Wilson, bass man Mat Beable and drummer Roy Martin.

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Alice Cooper – Paranormal

A treat from Vincent! A new studio album AND a live performance on a second disc with a show out in Columbus. Produced by old sparring partner Bob Ezrin, too. What can go wrong? Turns out, not much at all….in passing, Alice was surprised that guest drummer Larry Mullen from U2 insisted on seeing the song lyrics before working on the drum parts..unprecedented, says Cooper.

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Popa Chubby – The Catfish

The big man is back with his kerosene guitar licks and powerful voice and for those who love his urban, edgy style it’s great news. For me, he’s like Eric Gales in that he is consistently punchy as a player and deliverer of songs but really hits home on the higher-quality material.

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2016 In Review – Part One

Welcome readers to our personal roundup of good moments and events that happened during this year. Maybe one of your favourite acts or artists is mentioned? Read on to find out and bear in mind we are thinking sounds AND sights…..

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Colin James Announces Headline London Show for November 2016

Juno Award Winning Singer-songwriter Colin James has released his 18th album, Blue Highways, which is out now via True North Records.
Blue Highways pays tribute to some of the singer/ guitarist’s longtime blues idols including Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Freddie King, Jr. Wells & Buddy Guy, Peter Green, Robert Johnson and William Bell to name a few.

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ZZ Top – Global Warming

Capturing a series of red-hot shows by ZZ Top all over the world, the Texas trio prepare to release a new live album. Pete catches up with blues-rock wizard Billy Gibbons to talk songs, stages and everything else

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