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Memorial services for iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister was held at the Rainbow Bar And Grill in West Hollywood, California 1-9-2016.
Lemmy, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve (December 24-2016), learned two days later, on December 26, that he was afflicted with an aggressive form of cancer. He died two days later, on December 28 at his home in Los Angeles.
MOTÖRHEADwas revered by both metal and punk fans, and Lemmy was considered an icon for his musical talent and his embodiment of the rock n’ roll lifestyle.
The Rainbow Bar And Grill on L.A.'s Sunset Strip was known as Lemmy's hangout, made it an obvious place for friends and family to say goodbye to the legend.
Read more at: www.blabbermouth.net/news/overhelming-response-to-lemmys-...
Beverly Hills, CA - Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna have a romantic lunch together in Beverly Hills this afternoon. The two ate on the outdoor patio so that they could watch and listen to the strong rain storm that is hitting So. California this weekend. After finishing, the love birds walked around in the rain, carrying an umbrella and stopping to kiss quite frequently...GSI Media December 18, 2010..To License These Photos, Please Contact :..Steve Ginsburg.(310) 505-8447.(323) 4239397.steve@ginsburgspalyinc.com.sales@ginsburgspalyinc.com..or..Keith Stockwell.(310) 261-8649.(323) 325-8055 .keith@ginsburgspalyinc.com.ginsburgspalyinc@gmail.com ...
Scott Rinning, frontman of Scottish band The Cinematics. Snapped in my living room one evening when time was forgotten about in the flow of good conversation and cheap wine (the exif data tells me this was taken just after 3am). Here, he is likely looking for the reference for some academic he's cited.
FOCUS BIRTHDAY & AWARD Celebration (68 photos)
3 IS A MAGIC NUMBER!!
FOCUS BIRTHDAY & AWARD Celebration
After three years of relentless energy, big parties and a shining new title of BEST EVENT PROMOTER at this year’s BEFFTA AWARDS, FOCUS invite you to join in the fun Eastside, from 7pm-3am.
On Friday 13 December, the ever-colourful Passing Clouds will play host to a celebration fit for royalty - an evening dedicated to Focus’ third birthday.
KASAI MASAI, the Soukous Kings, will accompany us on this musical journey of big sounds from around the world, with special guests including kora maestro KADIALY KOUYATE (Senegal), the awe-inspiring KUDAUSHE MATIMBA of Harare (Zimbabwe), the remarkable moves of YAYE DIB SABAR dancers (Senegal), the lyrically blessed ONENESS SANKARA (UK/Grenada) and hot-to-trot record-spinners Dj VIV, JP KAIRO and Palm City Social Djs (AJ HOLMES and MOROKA).
Get ready for a night to remember.
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*** KASAI MASAI ***
Kasai Masai are seasoned performers. After appearances at WOMAD, Sarawak Rainforest Festival Malaysia and El Poble Espanyol Barcelona, their energetic and upbeat live sets are so uplifting you'll be cheering for more all night. If you've seen these Soukous Kings before then you'll be fully aware of their dance-inducing Congolese beats. If not, it's about time you took a plunge in their music pool.
www.reverbnation.com/kasaimasai
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoqMiQonjyA
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*** KADIALY KOUYATE ***
"Senegalese kora virtuoso/singer Kadialy Kouyate showcases his fleet-fingered skills on this mesmerizing instrument, complementing it with his hauntingly, darkly beautiful voice, to create a Toumani Diabate-meets-Youssou N’Dour sound." Time Out
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V2c5VCjnLk
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*** KUDAUSHE MATIMBA (Harare) ***
Kudaushe Matimba, Mbira (lamellaphone/thumb piano) maestro is the frontman of HARARE;
He was a member of the legendary Bhundu Boys, the band that did more than any to bring African music into the western mainstream back in the 80s.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtNK-Me0HAs
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*** YAYE DIB SABAR *** WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY
Yaye Dib Sabar's aim is to spread the diversity and beauty of West African culture to the UK and abroad educating people through professional dance shows, high quality adult and school workshops and community dance classes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUJqXgUs0Iw
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*** ONENESS SANKARA *** QUEEN OF SPOKEN WORD!
Born and raised in London OneNess has been performing since the age of eight. Her exceptional spoken word/singer songwriting abilities have created a buzz for herself across the UK and beyond (places included as Norway, Zimbabwe, Germany to name a few). The entire world really is her stage as her work has taken her from The Glastonbury Festival to The Royal Festival Hall as well as performances on the BBC, SKY and Choice FM. A further testament to her achievements are the number of accolades she has received including being one of the Top Five Black Female Poets by the New Nation newspaper and the first artist outside of North America to win an award at The Toronto International Poetry Slam. A seasoned performer, she has taken her spoken word to the stage as a solo artist as well as performing as part of the respected poetry quartet, Best Kept Secret. The group’s only female member, OneNess compliments her male counterparts with her dynamic performances, the finished product, and a beautifully unified voice from one of London’s most prized spoken word groups.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdlpEcSfreA&list=PL6D373921E1...
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DJS playing the BEST of African Music: Afrobeat / Afrobeats / Azonto / Soukous / Naija Beats / Kuduro / Coupe' Decale' etc...
*** DJ VIV ***
*** JP KAIRO Dj Set ***
lastarrmusic.podomatic.com/entry/2013-11-05T16_30_51-08_00
*** PALM CITY SOCIAL DJs ***
AJ HOLMES
MOROKA
soundcloud.com/moroka — at TONIGHT!! FOCUS 3rd Year Anniversary + BEFFTA AWARDS Celebration with KASAI MASAI / KADIALY KOUYATE...
©2010, Tim Riley, trileyphoto.com
Jake is commonly know as the front-man of the ever so growing, August Burns Red.
However, he's recently stepped out, with three close friends to start YourLife Ministries as he put's it, "a raw unfiltered community of honesty" Which so far has proven to be nothing short of that.
Please help support the hearts behind YourLife whether it be in prayer or by word of mouth.
*These series of shots were done for an article featured in the December issue of HOPECORE.com Magazine for YourLife Ministries.
the equipment used for this shot:
canon 7D (my wife's camera)
50mm 1.8
low tungsten light
BAP KENNEDY BAND
IRLANDA/USA
Per molti cantautori del pianeta, l’idea di collaborare con Mark Knopfler resterebbe nel campo della fantasia. Ma per Bap Kennedy si tratta solo dell’ultimo anello di una lunga catena di progetti con personaggi di alto profilo, leggende musicali degne del massimo rispetto. Per un uomo che ha lavorato con Steve Earle e Van Morrison, giusto per fare qualche nome, l’offerta di registrare un disco nello studio privato del frontman dei Dire Straits è stata un’ulteriore pietra miliare. The Sailor's Revenge, l’album scritto da Kennedy e prodotto da Knopfler mostra una capacità compositiva che cresce ad ogni ascolto, grazie anche, e non poteva essere diversamente, all’inconfondibile, deliziosa chitarra di Knopfler e alla sua produzione a tutto campo.
Il primo contatto di Bap con l’industria discografica è in qualità di chitarra ritmica, voce e scrittura dei pezzi per i rockers di Belfast Energy Orchard, con cui registra cinque album. Quando la band lascia Belfast, diventerà una delle leggende della scena live londinese.
Ed è proprio mentre è negli Energy Orchard che Kennedy si trova a collaborare col compatriota Van Morrison, che dà al gruppo la possibilità di aprire i suoi concerti nei tumultuosi tour tra Europa e Stati Uniti.
Allo scioglimento degli Energy Orchard, Bap ha poco tempo per riposarsi, visto che la superstar del country alternativo, e loro fan di lunga data, Steve Earle, lo contatta subito proponendosi quale produttore del suo primo album. Kennedy è ovviamente d’accordo e ben presto si trova su un aereo per Nashville, Tennessee, dove registra Domestic Blues. Earle parla di Bap come “Il miglior compositore di canzoni che abbia mai sentito”, e nel disco appaiono molti nomi di primo piano della scena di Nashville, tra cui Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan e Nanci Griffith.
L’album è un successo, tra i primi dieci nella classifica “Americana” di Billboard. La canzone di Kennedy Vampire entrerà nella colonna sonora della pellicola hollywoodiana Conta su di me – che si aggiudica due premi al prestigioso Sundance Film Festival e riceve due nomination per gli Oscar – mentre tre canzoni dell’album saranno utilizzate per il classico cult Southie.
Il successivo Lonely Street è un progetto artistico basato su, e dedicato a due eroi musicali dell’infanzia di Bap: Hank Williams e Elvis Presley. Musica per amore della musica, che si riflette nelle risposte positive che arrivano dai critici di importanti riviste come Q e Mojo. Ancora una volta, il lavoro di Kennedy trova posto in una colonna sonora di Hollywood, con la ballata Moonlight Kiss, in una delle scene chiave di Serendipity (con gli attori John Cusack e Kate Beckinsale).
The Big Picture segna il ritorno alla collaborazione con Van Morrison, entusiasta di Kennedy sin dai tempi degli Energy Orchard. Il disco è registrato infatti nello studio dello stesso Morrison, e contiene un pezzo scritto da tutt’e due: Milky Way. Ospite alle voci Shane Magowan dei Pogues, nella canzone On the Mighty Ocean Alcohol, e un reading da Carolyn Cassady, una delle figure di spicco della generazione beat degli scrittori americani, alla fine del bellissimo Moriarty’s Blues. Ancora eccellenti recensioni di Mojo e altre riviste, a conferma della reputazione di Kennedy che cresce ad ogni sua uscita discografica.
Il tempo che segue la pubblicazione di The Big Picture segna profondi cambiamenti nella personalità dell’artista, sia a livello professionale che di vita.
Comincia a collaborare con Mark Knopfler, e appare come ospite nei suoi tour negli Stati Uniti e in Europa, tra cui cinque serate alla Royal Albert Hall. È in questo periodo che Kennedy incontra la futura moglie, Brenda Boyd, anche lei artista e cantautrice che ha scritto numerosi libri sull’autismo e la sindrome di Asperger. Bap ha prodotto l’album di Brenda Banish the Blue Days.
For Howl On, del 2009, vede Bap registrare nella nativa Irlanda del Nord per la prima volta nella sua carriera solista e, come in Lonely Street, ritorna a scrivere una serie di canzoni su un soggetto che lo ha affascinato da quando era bambino. Questa volta si tratta di uno sguardo all’amore giovanile per tutto ciò che è americano, come la storia dell’atterraggio sulla luna, non ritratta dal punto di vista tecnologico ma come momento nelle vite delle persone reali che hanno lavorato al programma Apollo. È questa una raccolta di vicende umane legate appunto dalla storia dell’Apollo, di cui Kennedy ci parla meravigliosamente.
Seguono tour di successo nel Regno Unito e in Europa, culminanti con la memorabile performance al festival di Glastonbury. Bap continua il suo tour aggiungendo ulteriori date, tra cui il rinomato Belfast/Nashville festival e, in America, l’altrettanto prestigioso South by Southwest festival. Bap ha l’onore di diventare in questi giorni padrino di Autism NI, in cui è coinvolto tramite la moglie Brenda.
The Sailor’s Revenge vede Kennedy proporre una scrittura matura e sofisticata, impreziosita dal riconoscibilissimo lavoro chitarristico di Mark Knopfler, che ne è anche produttore, e da musicisti di studio di alta qualità come Jerry Douglas e Glenn Worf.
Formazione:
BAP KENNEDY – chitarra acustica e voce solista
GORDY McALLISTER – chitarra acustica
BRENDA KENNEDY – basso e voce
MATTHEW WEIR – batteria
Discografia:
- Domestic Blues, 1998
- Hillbilly Shakespeare, 1999
- Lonely Street, 2000
- Rare Live & Bladdered, 2000
- Long Time a Comin’ The Story so Far, 2002
- Moriarty’s Blues EP, 2005
- The Big Picture, 2005
- Howl On, 2009
- Moriarty’s Blues (doppio EP), 2010
- The Sailor’s revenge, 2012
BAP KENNEDY BAND
IRLANDA/USA
Per molti cantautori del pianeta, l’idea di collaborare con Mark Knopfler resterebbe nel campo della fantasia. Ma per Bap Kennedy si tratta solo dell’ultimo anello di una lunga catena di progetti con personaggi di alto profilo, leggende musicali degne del massimo rispetto. Per un uomo che ha lavorato con Steve Earle e Van Morrison, giusto per fare qualche nome, l’offerta di registrare un disco nello studio privato del frontman dei Dire Straits è stata un’ulteriore pietra miliare. The Sailor's Revenge, l’album scritto da Kennedy e prodotto da Knopfler mostra una capacità compositiva che cresce ad ogni ascolto, grazie anche, e non poteva essere diversamente, all’inconfondibile, deliziosa chitarra di Knopfler e alla sua produzione a tutto campo.
Il primo contatto di Bap con l’industria discografica è in qualità di chitarra ritmica, voce e scrittura dei pezzi per i rockers di Belfast Energy Orchard, con cui registra cinque album. Quando la band lascia Belfast, diventerà una delle leggende della scena live londinese.
Ed è proprio mentre è negli Energy Orchard che Kennedy si trova a collaborare col compatriota Van Morrison, che dà al gruppo la possibilità di aprire i suoi concerti nei tumultuosi tour tra Europa e Stati Uniti.
Allo scioglimento degli Energy Orchard, Bap ha poco tempo per riposarsi, visto che la superstar del country alternativo, e loro fan di lunga data, Steve Earle, lo contatta subito proponendosi quale produttore del suo primo album. Kennedy è ovviamente d’accordo e ben presto si trova su un aereo per Nashville, Tennessee, dove registra Domestic Blues. Earle parla di Bap come “Il miglior compositore di canzoni che abbia mai sentito”, e nel disco appaiono molti nomi di primo piano della scena di Nashville, tra cui Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan e Nanci Griffith.
L’album è un successo, tra i primi dieci nella classifica “Americana” di Billboard. La canzone di Kennedy Vampire entrerà nella colonna sonora della pellicola hollywoodiana Conta su di me – che si aggiudica due premi al prestigioso Sundance Film Festival e riceve due nomination per gli Oscar – mentre tre canzoni dell’album saranno utilizzate per il classico cult Southie.
Il successivo Lonely Street è un progetto artistico basato su, e dedicato a due eroi musicali dell’infanzia di Bap: Hank Williams e Elvis Presley. Musica per amore della musica, che si riflette nelle risposte positive che arrivano dai critici di importanti riviste come Q e Mojo. Ancora una volta, il lavoro di Kennedy trova posto in una colonna sonora di Hollywood, con la ballata Moonlight Kiss, in una delle scene chiave di Serendipity (con gli attori John Cusack e Kate Beckinsale).
The Big Picture segna il ritorno alla collaborazione con Van Morrison, entusiasta di Kennedy sin dai tempi degli Energy Orchard. Il disco è registrato infatti nello studio dello stesso Morrison, e contiene un pezzo scritto da tutt’e due: Milky Way. Ospite alle voci Shane Magowan dei Pogues, nella canzone On the Mighty Ocean Alcohol, e un reading da Carolyn Cassady, una delle figure di spicco della generazione beat degli scrittori americani, alla fine del bellissimo Moriarty’s Blues. Ancora eccellenti recensioni di Mojo e altre riviste, a conferma della reputazione di Kennedy che cresce ad ogni sua uscita discografica.
Il tempo che segue la pubblicazione di The Big Picture segna profondi cambiamenti nella personalità dell’artista, sia a livello professionale che di vita.
Comincia a collaborare con Mark Knopfler, e appare come ospite nei suoi tour negli Stati Uniti e in Europa, tra cui cinque serate alla Royal Albert Hall. È in questo periodo che Kennedy incontra la futura moglie, Brenda Boyd, anche lei artista e cantautrice che ha scritto numerosi libri sull’autismo e la sindrome di Asperger. Bap ha prodotto l’album di Brenda Banish the Blue Days.
For Howl On, del 2009, vede Bap registrare nella nativa Irlanda del Nord per la prima volta nella sua carriera solista e, come in Lonely Street, ritorna a scrivere una serie di canzoni su un soggetto che lo ha affascinato da quando era bambino. Questa volta si tratta di uno sguardo all’amore giovanile per tutto ciò che è americano, come la storia dell’atterraggio sulla luna, non ritratta dal punto di vista tecnologico ma come momento nelle vite delle persone reali che hanno lavorato al programma Apollo. È questa una raccolta di vicende umane legate appunto dalla storia dell’Apollo, di cui Kennedy ci parla meravigliosamente.
Seguono tour di successo nel Regno Unito e in Europa, culminanti con la memorabile performance al festival di Glastonbury. Bap continua il suo tour aggiungendo ulteriori date, tra cui il rinomato Belfast/Nashville festival e, in America, l’altrettanto prestigioso South by Southwest festival. Bap ha l’onore di diventare in questi giorni padrino di Autism NI, in cui è coinvolto tramite la moglie Brenda.
The Sailor’s Revenge vede Kennedy proporre una scrittura matura e sofisticata, impreziosita dal riconoscibilissimo lavoro chitarristico di Mark Knopfler, che ne è anche produttore, e da musicisti di studio di alta qualità come Jerry Douglas e Glenn Worf.
Formazione:
BAP KENNEDY – chitarra acustica e voce solista
GORDY McALLISTER – chitarra acustica
BRENDA KENNEDY – basso e voce
MATTHEW WEIR – batteria
Discografia:
- Domestic Blues, 1998
- Hillbilly Shakespeare, 1999
- Lonely Street, 2000
- Rare Live & Bladdered, 2000
- Long Time a Comin’ The Story so Far, 2002
- Moriarty’s Blues EP, 2005
- The Big Picture, 2005
- Howl On, 2009
- Moriarty’s Blues (doppio EP), 2010
- The Sailor’s revenge, 2012
Memorial services for iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister was held at the Rainbow Bar And Grill in West Hollywood, California 1-9-2016.
Lemmy, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve (December 24-2016), learned two days later, on December 26, that he was afflicted with an aggressive form of cancer. He died two days later, on December 28 at his home in Los Angeles.
MOTÖRHEADwas revered by both metal and punk fans, and Lemmy was considered an icon for his musical talent and his embodiment of the rock n’ roll lifestyle.
The Rainbow Bar And Grill on L.A.'s Sunset Strip was known as Lemmy's hangout, made it an obvious place for friends and family to say goodbye to the legend.
Read more at: www.blabbermouth.net/news/overhelming-response-to-lemmys-...
Memorial services for iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister was held at the Rainbow Bar And Grill in West Hollywood, California 1-9-2016.
Lemmy, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve (December 24-2016), learned two days later, on December 26, that he was afflicted with an aggressive form of cancer. He died two days later, on December 28 at his home in Los Angeles.
MOTÖRHEADwas revered by both metal and punk fans, and Lemmy was considered an icon for his musical talent and his embodiment of the rock n’ roll lifestyle.
The Rainbow Bar And Grill on L.A.'s Sunset Strip was known as Lemmy's hangout, made it an obvious place for friends and family to say goodbye to the legend.
Read more at: www.blabbermouth.net/news/overhelming-response-to-lemmys-...
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Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
Ronnie Montrose and Gamma on the Gamma2 tour, Friday, November 7, 1980, one of the last great national hard rock shows at the Armadillo World Headquarters, in Austin, TX, which was to close at the end of that year.
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Ronnie Montrose - guitar
Davey Pattison - vocals
Glenn Letsch - bass
Jim Alcivar-Keyboards/Synth
Denny Carmassi - drums
Ronnie Montrose is an American guitar virtuoso who has worked wth Edgar Winter, Herbie Hancock, Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs, Gary Wright, Tony Williams, Jeff Berlin, The Neville Brothers and more. His music helped define heavy rock, and includes heavy metal, instrumental rock, jazz-fusion and blues-rock genres. He formed the band "Montrose" in 1973 with frontman Sammy Hagar on vocals for 2 acclaimed LPs and then formed the band "Gamma" in 1979 with Davey Pattison on vocals and was active through the 80's and 90's with making 3 albums Gamma and doing solo work. After several more Montrose solo albums, Gamma put out a fourth album in 2005.
Montrose continues to tour with various band members, featuring Keith St. John on vocals. On his 2009 tour he revealed he has fought prostate cancer for 2 years, but remains a player on the scene. He has always been a one of the worlds great guitar players: electric, acoustic, mandolin and slide, through his entire career.
His session work and producing continues to the present and includes guitar on:
Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishe" (wah wah guitar on "Ostinato-Suite for Angela) 1971
Van Morrison's "Tupelo Honey" (guitar & mandolin) 1972 Album
Egar Winter's "They Only Come Out at Night" (lead guitar, 12 string, mandolin) 1972 LP
Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver" (guitar on "Power of Love") 1975
Tony Williams All Stars' "The Joy of Flying" (guitar on "Open Fire") 1979
Paul Kantner's "Planet Earth Rock & Roll Orchestra" ("Telepath Lead Guitar") 1983
Neville Brothers' "Uptown" (guitar on "Whatever it takes") 1987
Mar Bonilla's "EE Ticket" (slide on "Razorback") 1991
Marc Bonilla's "American Matador" (slide on "I am the Walrus" Beatles cover)1993
Edgar Winter's "The Real Deal" (guitar on "Eye of the Storm")1996
Sammy Hagar's "Marching to Mars" (guitar on "Leaving the Warmth of the Womb") 1997
Sammy Hargar's EP of "Little White LIe" and "Rock Candy" with the original Montrose lineup 1997
and more.
See more about Ronnie Montrose here:
Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman works through a crowd of scouts as they perform during the Centennial Celebration Arena Show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Saturday, July 31, 2010. Photo by Daniel Giles
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Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
BAP KENNEDY BAND
IRLANDA/USA
Per molti cantautori del pianeta, l’idea di collaborare con Mark Knopfler resterebbe nel campo della fantasia. Ma per Bap Kennedy si tratta solo dell’ultimo anello di una lunga catena di progetti con personaggi di alto profilo, leggende musicali degne del massimo rispetto. Per un uomo che ha lavorato con Steve Earle e Van Morrison, giusto per fare qualche nome, l’offerta di registrare un disco nello studio privato del frontman dei Dire Straits è stata un’ulteriore pietra miliare. The Sailor's Revenge, l’album scritto da Kennedy e prodotto da Knopfler mostra una capacità compositiva che cresce ad ogni ascolto, grazie anche, e non poteva essere diversamente, all’inconfondibile, deliziosa chitarra di Knopfler e alla sua produzione a tutto campo.
Il primo contatto di Bap con l’industria discografica è in qualità di chitarra ritmica, voce e scrittura dei pezzi per i rockers di Belfast Energy Orchard, con cui registra cinque album. Quando la band lascia Belfast, diventerà una delle leggende della scena live londinese.
Ed è proprio mentre è negli Energy Orchard che Kennedy si trova a collaborare col compatriota Van Morrison, che dà al gruppo la possibilità di aprire i suoi concerti nei tumultuosi tour tra Europa e Stati Uniti.
Allo scioglimento degli Energy Orchard, Bap ha poco tempo per riposarsi, visto che la superstar del country alternativo, e loro fan di lunga data, Steve Earle, lo contatta subito proponendosi quale produttore del suo primo album. Kennedy è ovviamente d’accordo e ben presto si trova su un aereo per Nashville, Tennessee, dove registra Domestic Blues. Earle parla di Bap come “Il miglior compositore di canzoni che abbia mai sentito”, e nel disco appaiono molti nomi di primo piano della scena di Nashville, tra cui Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan e Nanci Griffith.
L’album è un successo, tra i primi dieci nella classifica “Americana” di Billboard. La canzone di Kennedy Vampire entrerà nella colonna sonora della pellicola hollywoodiana Conta su di me – che si aggiudica due premi al prestigioso Sundance Film Festival e riceve due nomination per gli Oscar – mentre tre canzoni dell’album saranno utilizzate per il classico cult Southie.
Il successivo Lonely Street è un progetto artistico basato su, e dedicato a due eroi musicali dell’infanzia di Bap: Hank Williams e Elvis Presley. Musica per amore della musica, che si riflette nelle risposte positive che arrivano dai critici di importanti riviste come Q e Mojo. Ancora una volta, il lavoro di Kennedy trova posto in una colonna sonora di Hollywood, con la ballata Moonlight Kiss, in una delle scene chiave di Serendipity (con gli attori John Cusack e Kate Beckinsale).
The Big Picture segna il ritorno alla collaborazione con Van Morrison, entusiasta di Kennedy sin dai tempi degli Energy Orchard. Il disco è registrato infatti nello studio dello stesso Morrison, e contiene un pezzo scritto da tutt’e due: Milky Way. Ospite alle voci Shane Magowan dei Pogues, nella canzone On the Mighty Ocean Alcohol, e un reading da Carolyn Cassady, una delle figure di spicco della generazione beat degli scrittori americani, alla fine del bellissimo Moriarty’s Blues. Ancora eccellenti recensioni di Mojo e altre riviste, a conferma della reputazione di Kennedy che cresce ad ogni sua uscita discografica.
Il tempo che segue la pubblicazione di The Big Picture segna profondi cambiamenti nella personalità dell’artista, sia a livello professionale che di vita.
Comincia a collaborare con Mark Knopfler, e appare come ospite nei suoi tour negli Stati Uniti e in Europa, tra cui cinque serate alla Royal Albert Hall. È in questo periodo che Kennedy incontra la futura moglie, Brenda Boyd, anche lei artista e cantautrice che ha scritto numerosi libri sull’autismo e la sindrome di Asperger. Bap ha prodotto l’album di Brenda Banish the Blue Days.
For Howl On, del 2009, vede Bap registrare nella nativa Irlanda del Nord per la prima volta nella sua carriera solista e, come in Lonely Street, ritorna a scrivere una serie di canzoni su un soggetto che lo ha affascinato da quando era bambino. Questa volta si tratta di uno sguardo all’amore giovanile per tutto ciò che è americano, come la storia dell’atterraggio sulla luna, non ritratta dal punto di vista tecnologico ma come momento nelle vite delle persone reali che hanno lavorato al programma Apollo. È questa una raccolta di vicende umane legate appunto dalla storia dell’Apollo, di cui Kennedy ci parla meravigliosamente.
Seguono tour di successo nel Regno Unito e in Europa, culminanti con la memorabile performance al festival di Glastonbury. Bap continua il suo tour aggiungendo ulteriori date, tra cui il rinomato Belfast/Nashville festival e, in America, l’altrettanto prestigioso South by Southwest festival. Bap ha l’onore di diventare in questi giorni padrino di Autism NI, in cui è coinvolto tramite la moglie Brenda.
The Sailor’s Revenge vede Kennedy proporre una scrittura matura e sofisticata, impreziosita dal riconoscibilissimo lavoro chitarristico di Mark Knopfler, che ne è anche produttore, e da musicisti di studio di alta qualità come Jerry Douglas e Glenn Worf.
Formazione:
BAP KENNEDY – chitarra acustica e voce solista
GORDY McALLISTER – chitarra acustica
BRENDA KENNEDY – basso e voce
MATTHEW WEIR – batteria
Discografia:
- Domestic Blues, 1998
- Hillbilly Shakespeare, 1999
- Lonely Street, 2000
- Rare Live & Bladdered, 2000
- Long Time a Comin’ The Story so Far, 2002
- Moriarty’s Blues EP, 2005
- The Big Picture, 2005
- Howl On, 2009
- Moriarty’s Blues (doppio EP), 2010
- The Sailor’s revenge, 2012
Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman works through a crowd of scouts as they perform during the Centennial Celebration Arena Show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Saturday, July 31, 2010. Photo by Daniel Giles
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Lead vocalist Kyle Dukes from the international rock band NiCad at a concert during the Walk the Line festival in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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Frontman Kyle Dukes van NiCad, een internationale rockband met als basis Den Haag, gaat helemaal op in de muziek tijdens een optreden in De Zwarte Ruiter tijdens het Walk the Line festival 2010.
Het Walk the Line festival is een nieuw muziekevenement van de organisatie achter Crossing Border, dat voor het eerst op 14 en 15 mei 2010 in de Haagse binnenstad werd gehouden. Meer dan veertig (inter)nationale bands die beloftevol zijn, klaar staan om door te breken of een hype veroorzaken in hun thuisland zijn met zorg bij elkaar gebracht in een tweedaags showcase programma, verspreid over vijf podia: Paard van Troje, Lutherse Kerk, de Supermarkt en De Zwarte Ruiter op de Grote Markt.
NoGoD has been active in the Japanese music scene (and the European/international as well) for nearly 10 years.
Formed by frontman Dancho in 2005, and have performed with the same members since 2006. They have been active internationally in Asia since 2010, and are now ready to conquer Europe in the same way: through their music.
Their core message that “if a person believes in one core element, said element can become their own personal God. The band is striving to become just that.” NoGoD wants to be your God (in the sense of a core element).
A few other things the band is famous for are guitarist Kyrie’s special 7 string guitar technique, something a lot of guitarists strive to aspire to themselves.
And vocalist Dancho’s comical interaction with the audience when on stage, adding to the fun of the performance as well as displaying their love for lives and music.
Theological and philosophical principles behind the band aside they are of course most famous for their shironuri make-up, visual kei, looks and of course their music itself!
Whilst the band is known for it’s heavy (metal) style sounds, that remain quite catchy to the listener’s ear.
To achieve their own particular style they weaved in influences from J-rock, J-pop and of course the genre they are best known for: metal.
What is certain is that this band offers musical attractions to fans of many different genres, not just the visual kei or metal ones. They’re a great band that genuinely wants to build a solid fan base on the European market with their music and excellent instrumental technique.
So if you are visiting Japan Expo on Saturday the 5th or Sunday the 6th of July, make sure to check out NoGoD on their stage!
The times are not out yet, but keep your eye on the program so you don’t miss them!
Want to know more about NoGoD?
Members:
Dancho: vocals
Kyrie: guitar
Shinno: guitar
Karin: bass
K: drums
Make sure to follow them on twitter if you’re on that social medium, because the band is sure to announce more about their gigs in Europe. And who knows, maybe you’ll get the chance to speak to them this way before the event!
Ghost - Tobias Forge
A Pale Tour named Death
Le Zénith de Paris, Paris, France | 07/02/2019
Live report soon on MusicWaves
Philippe Bareille
BAP KENNEDY BAND
IRLANDA/USA
Per molti cantautori del pianeta, l’idea di collaborare con Mark Knopfler resterebbe nel campo della fantasia. Ma per Bap Kennedy si tratta solo dell’ultimo anello di una lunga catena di progetti con personaggi di alto profilo, leggende musicali degne del massimo rispetto. Per un uomo che ha lavorato con Steve Earle e Van Morrison, giusto per fare qualche nome, l’offerta di registrare un disco nello studio privato del frontman dei Dire Straits è stata un’ulteriore pietra miliare. The Sailor's Revenge, l’album scritto da Kennedy e prodotto da Knopfler mostra una capacità compositiva che cresce ad ogni ascolto, grazie anche, e non poteva essere diversamente, all’inconfondibile, deliziosa chitarra di Knopfler e alla sua produzione a tutto campo.
Il primo contatto di Bap con l’industria discografica è in qualità di chitarra ritmica, voce e scrittura dei pezzi per i rockers di Belfast Energy Orchard, con cui registra cinque album. Quando la band lascia Belfast, diventerà una delle leggende della scena live londinese.
Ed è proprio mentre è negli Energy Orchard che Kennedy si trova a collaborare col compatriota Van Morrison, che dà al gruppo la possibilità di aprire i suoi concerti nei tumultuosi tour tra Europa e Stati Uniti.
Allo scioglimento degli Energy Orchard, Bap ha poco tempo per riposarsi, visto che la superstar del country alternativo, e loro fan di lunga data, Steve Earle, lo contatta subito proponendosi quale produttore del suo primo album. Kennedy è ovviamente d’accordo e ben presto si trova su un aereo per Nashville, Tennessee, dove registra Domestic Blues. Earle parla di Bap come “Il miglior compositore di canzoni che abbia mai sentito”, e nel disco appaiono molti nomi di primo piano della scena di Nashville, tra cui Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan e Nanci Griffith.
L’album è un successo, tra i primi dieci nella classifica “Americana” di Billboard. La canzone di Kennedy Vampire entrerà nella colonna sonora della pellicola hollywoodiana Conta su di me – che si aggiudica due premi al prestigioso Sundance Film Festival e riceve due nomination per gli Oscar – mentre tre canzoni dell’album saranno utilizzate per il classico cult Southie.
Il successivo Lonely Street è un progetto artistico basato su, e dedicato a due eroi musicali dell’infanzia di Bap: Hank Williams e Elvis Presley. Musica per amore della musica, che si riflette nelle risposte positive che arrivano dai critici di importanti riviste come Q e Mojo. Ancora una volta, il lavoro di Kennedy trova posto in una colonna sonora di Hollywood, con la ballata Moonlight Kiss, in una delle scene chiave di Serendipity (con gli attori John Cusack e Kate Beckinsale).
The Big Picture segna il ritorno alla collaborazione con Van Morrison, entusiasta di Kennedy sin dai tempi degli Energy Orchard. Il disco è registrato infatti nello studio dello stesso Morrison, e contiene un pezzo scritto da tutt’e due: Milky Way. Ospite alle voci Shane Magowan dei Pogues, nella canzone On the Mighty Ocean Alcohol, e un reading da Carolyn Cassady, una delle figure di spicco della generazione beat degli scrittori americani, alla fine del bellissimo Moriarty’s Blues. Ancora eccellenti recensioni di Mojo e altre riviste, a conferma della reputazione di Kennedy che cresce ad ogni sua uscita discografica.
Il tempo che segue la pubblicazione di The Big Picture segna profondi cambiamenti nella personalità dell’artista, sia a livello professionale che di vita.
Comincia a collaborare con Mark Knopfler, e appare come ospite nei suoi tour negli Stati Uniti e in Europa, tra cui cinque serate alla Royal Albert Hall. È in questo periodo che Kennedy incontra la futura moglie, Brenda Boyd, anche lei artista e cantautrice che ha scritto numerosi libri sull’autismo e la sindrome di Asperger. Bap ha prodotto l’album di Brenda Banish the Blue Days.
For Howl On, del 2009, vede Bap registrare nella nativa Irlanda del Nord per la prima volta nella sua carriera solista e, come in Lonely Street, ritorna a scrivere una serie di canzoni su un soggetto che lo ha affascinato da quando era bambino. Questa volta si tratta di uno sguardo all’amore giovanile per tutto ciò che è americano, come la storia dell’atterraggio sulla luna, non ritratta dal punto di vista tecnologico ma come momento nelle vite delle persone reali che hanno lavorato al programma Apollo. È questa una raccolta di vicende umane legate appunto dalla storia dell’Apollo, di cui Kennedy ci parla meravigliosamente.
Seguono tour di successo nel Regno Unito e in Europa, culminanti con la memorabile performance al festival di Glastonbury. Bap continua il suo tour aggiungendo ulteriori date, tra cui il rinomato Belfast/Nashville festival e, in America, l’altrettanto prestigioso South by Southwest festival. Bap ha l’onore di diventare in questi giorni padrino di Autism NI, in cui è coinvolto tramite la moglie Brenda.
The Sailor’s Revenge vede Kennedy proporre una scrittura matura e sofisticata, impreziosita dal riconoscibilissimo lavoro chitarristico di Mark Knopfler, che ne è anche produttore, e da musicisti di studio di alta qualità come Jerry Douglas e Glenn Worf.
Formazione:
BAP KENNEDY – chitarra acustica e voce solista
GORDY McALLISTER – chitarra acustica
BRENDA KENNEDY – basso e voce
MATTHEW WEIR – batteria
Discografia:
- Domestic Blues, 1998
- Hillbilly Shakespeare, 1999
- Lonely Street, 2000
- Rare Live & Bladdered, 2000
- Long Time a Comin’ The Story so Far, 2002
- Moriarty’s Blues EP, 2005
- The Big Picture, 2005
- Howl On, 2009
- Moriarty’s Blues (doppio EP), 2010
- The Sailor’s revenge, 2012
Adam Silvestri, frontman for the band Radiator King. I was doing a "double test" that night, testing monochromatic stage lights with slow slide film to be cross processed, and on a brand new to me Sony a7S. This is an a7S shot.
Viza - Chris Daniel
The Unorthodox Revival
Le Trabendo, Paris, France | 28/05/2019
Live report soon on MusicWaves
Philippe Bareille
Chris Cornell
Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell played his first show at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall in support of fifth solo album Higher Truth, the tour similar in style to his 2011 Songbook tour, with Cornell playing stripped-back renditions of a selection of songs from his Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple Of The Dog and solo material mixed with covers on a range of acoustic guitars, this time accompanied by Bryan Gibson on cello, keyboards and mandolin ...
Read the rest of this review with more photos over at RockShot Magazine.
A little too close for comfort, Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars didn't shy away from the crowd, spending many songs playing in the crowd, giving some folks in the audience, myself included, a more than intimate show!
Fresh from headlining Coachella festival in Indio, California, Versailles, France-based synth-rockers Phoenix played a small show at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire to celebrate the launch of their fifth studio album Bankrupt!.
They played a career-spanning mixed set including hits from their commercial breakthrough fourth studio album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix as well as a sample of material from Bankrupt!.
Memorial services for iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister was held at the Rainbow Bar And Grill in West Hollywood, California 1-9-2016.
Lemmy, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve (December 24-2016), learned two days later, on December 26, that he was afflicted with an aggressive form of cancer. He died two days later, on December 28 at his home in Los Angeles.
MOTÖRHEADwas revered by both metal and punk fans, and Lemmy was considered an icon for his musical talent and his embodiment of the rock n’ roll lifestyle.
The Rainbow Bar And Grill on L.A.'s Sunset Strip was known as Lemmy's hangout, made it an obvious place for friends and family to say goodbye to the legend.
Read more at: www.blabbermouth.net/news/overhelming-response-to-lemmys-...
Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
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Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
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Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
Leam Lane Estate is a housing estate in Gateshead, built in the 1950s and early 60's. Originally made up solely of council-built accommodation and housing association houses. Most of the properties are now privately owned. The estate is located around 4 miles (6.4 km) from Newcastle upon Tyne, 10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Sunderland, and 15.5 miles (24.9 km) from Durham. In 2011, Census data for the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council ward of Wardley and Leam Lane recorded a total population of 8,327.
The estate's main shopping area, Fewster Square, provides a number of amenities, including independent shops, two supermarkets, post office, and medical centre. The nearby Oliver Henderson Park includes a play area, lake, skateboard park and a bowling green, as well as a large grass football pitch.
Leam Lane Estate is bordered by Heworth, Whitehills Estate, Springwell Estate, Wardley and Windy Nook. Most of the estate is in the NE10 postcode, with NE9 covering the upper side of Leam Lane, at the border with Springwell.
Demography
According to the 2011 Census, the Wardley and Leam Lane ward has a population of 8,327. 51.2% of the population are female, slightly above the national average, while 48.8% are male. Only 2.5% of the population were from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) group, as opposed to 14.6% of the national population.
Data from the 2011 Census found that the average life expectancy in Wardley and Leam Lane is 79.9 years for men, and 81.9 years for women. These statistics compare fairly favorably, when compared to the average life expectancy in the North East of England, of 77.4 and 81.4 years, respectively.
Car ownership is higher than the average in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead (63.5%), but lower than the national average of 74.2% – with 67.8% of households in the Wardley and Leam Lane ward owning at least one car.
Education
Leam Lane Estate is served by four primary schools: Colegate Community Primary School and St. Augustine's Catholic Primary School – both of which were rated "good" by Ofsted. Also, Lingey House Primary School and Roman Road Primary School – both of which were rated "outstanding". Nearby primary schools also include The Drive Community Primary School in Heworth, St. Alban's Catholic Primary School in Pelaw, and Wardley Primary School and White Mere Community Primary School in Wardley.
In terms of secondary education, Leam Lane Estate is located within the catchment area for Heworth Grange School. An inspection carried out by Ofsted in January 2017 deemed the school to be "inadequate". Students from the area also attend the nearby Cardinal Hume Catholic School in Wrekenton, rated "outstanding" by Ofsted in January 2014, as well as St. Joseph's Catholic Academy in Hebburn, which was rated "requires improvement" by Ofsted in January 2019.
Governance
Wardley and Leam Lane is a local council ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. This ward covers an area of around 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), and has a population of 8,327. As of April 2020, the ward is served by three councillors: Anne Wheeler, Linda Green and Stuart Green. Leam Lane Estate is located within the parliamentary constituencies of Gateshead. As of April 2020, the constituency is served by MP Ian Mearns.
Transport
Air
The nearest airport to Leam Lane Estate is Newcastle International Airport, which is located around 11.5 miles (18.5 km) away by road. Teesside International Airport and Carlisle Lake District Airport are located around 34.5 and 60 miles (55.5 and 96.6 km) away by road, respectively.
Bus
Leam Lane Estate is served by Go North East's local bus services, with services 51, 52, 57 and 58 serving Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead Central Taxis also operate services 67 and 69, which serve Wardley, Winlaton and the Metrocentre.
Rail
The nearest Tyne and Wear Metro stations are located at Pelaw and Heworth. The Tyne and Wear Metro provides a regular service to Newcastle, with trains running up to every 6 minutes (7–8 minutes during the evening and Sunday) between Pelaw and South Gosforth, increasing to up to every 3 minutes at peak times. Heworth is the nearest rail station, with Northern Trains providing an hourly service along the Durham Coast Line.
Road
Leam Lane Estate is located near to the A184 – a busy route linking South Tyneside with Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. By road, Gateshead can be reached in around 10 minutes, Newcastle in 15 minutes, and Newcastle International Airport in 30 minutes.
People from Leam Lane Estate
Chris Waddle – former professional football player and manager
Jill Halfpenny – actress, best known for her roles in Coronation Street, EastEnders and Waterloo Road
In the media
The world's first online home shopping took place in the area, when resident, Jane Snowball, bought an item from a local Tesco supermarket in May 1984, by using her television set and remote control. The scheme had been developed by Newcastle University lecturer, Ross Davies, in conjunction with Rediffusion.
Gateshead is a town in the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough of Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the River Tyne's southern bank. The town's attractions include the twenty metre tall Angel of the North sculpture on the town's southern outskirts, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The town shares the Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge and multiple other bridges with Newcastle upon Tyne.
Historically part of County Durham, under the Local Government Act 1888 the town was made a county borough, meaning it was administered independently of the county council.
In the 2011 Census, the town had a population of 120,046 while the wider borough had 200,214.
History
Gateshead is first mentioned in Latin translation in Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People as ad caput caprae ("at the goat's head"). This interpretation is consistent with the later English attestations of the name, among them Gatesheued (c. 1190), literally "goat's head" but in the context of a place-name meaning 'headland or hill frequented by (wild) goats'. Although other derivations have been mooted, it is this that is given by the standard authorities.
A Brittonic predecessor, named with the element *gabro-, 'goat' (c.f. Welsh gafr), may underlie the name. Gateshead might have been the Roman-British fort of Gabrosentum.
Early
There has been a settlement on the Gateshead side of the River Tyne, around the old river crossing where the Swing Bridge now stands, since Roman times.
The first recorded mention of Gateshead is in the writings of the Venerable Bede who referred to an Abbot of Gateshead called Utta in 623. In 1068 William the Conqueror defeated the forces of Edgar the Ætheling and Malcolm king of Scotland (Shakespeare's Malcolm) on Gateshead Fell (now Low Fell and Sheriff Hill).
During medieval times Gateshead was under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Durham. At this time the area was largely forest with some agricultural land. The forest was the subject of Gateshead's first charter, granted in the 12th century by Hugh du Puiset, Bishop of Durham. An alternative spelling may be "Gatishevede", as seen in a legal record, dated 1430.
Industrial revolution
Throughout the Industrial Revolution the population of Gateshead expanded rapidly; between 1801 and 1901 the increase was over 100,000. This expansion resulted in the spread southwards of the town.
In 1854, a catastrophic explosion on the quayside destroyed most of Gateshead's medieval heritage, and caused widespread damage on the Newcastle side of the river.
Sir Joseph Swan lived at Underhill, Low Fell, Gateshead from 1869 to 1883, where his experiments led to the invention of the electric light bulb. The house was the first in the world to be wired for domestic electric light.
In the 1889 one of the largest employers (Hawks, Crawshay and Company) closed down and unemployment has since been a burden. Up to the Second World War there were repeated newspaper reports of the unemployed sending deputations to the council to provide work. The depression years of the 1920s and 1930s created even more joblessness and the Team Valley Trading Estate was built in the mid-1930s to alleviate the situation.
Regeneration
In the late noughties, Gateshead Council started to regenerate the town, with the long-term aim of making Gateshead a city. The most extensive transformation occurred in the Quayside, with almost all the structures there being constructed or refurbished in this time.
In the early 2010s, regeneration refocused on the town centre. The £150 million Trinity Square development opened in May 2013, it incorporates student accommodation, a cinema, health centre and shops. It was nominated for the Carbuncle Cup in September 2014. The cup was however awarded to another development which involved Tesco, Woolwich Central.
Governance
In 1835, Gateshead was established as a municipal borough and in 1889 it was made a county borough, independent from Durham County Council.
In 1870, the Old Town Hall was built, designed by John Johnstone who also designed the previously built Newcastle Town Hall. The ornamental clock in front of the old town hall was presented to Gateshead in 1892 by the mayor, Walter de Lancey Willson, on the occasion of him being elected for a third time. He was also one of the founders of Walter Willson's, a chain of grocers in the North East and Cumbria. The old town hall also served as a magistrate's court and one of Gateshead's police stations.
Current
In 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972, the County Borough of Gateshead was merged with the urban districts of Felling, Whickham, Blaydon and Ryton and part of the rural district of Chester-le-Street to create the much larger Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead.
Geography
The town of Gateshead is in the North East of England in the ceremonial county of Tyne and Wear, and within the historic boundaries of County Durham. It is located on the southern bank of the River Tyne at a latitude of 54.57° N and a longitude of 1.35° W. Gateshead experiences a temperate climate which is considerably warmer than some other locations at similar latitudes as a result of the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic drift). It is located in the rain shadow of the North Pennines and is therefore in one of the driest regions of the United Kingdom.
One of the most distinguishing features of Gateshead is its topography. The land rises 230 feet from Gateshead Quays to the town centre and continues rising to a height of 525 feet at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Sheriff Hill. This is in contrast to the flat and low lying Team Valley located on the western edges of town. The high elevations allow for impressive views over the Tyne valley into Newcastle and across Tyneside to Sunderland and the North Sea from lookouts in Windmill Hills and Windy Nook respectively.
The Office for National Statistics defines the town as an urban sub-division. The latest (2011) ONS urban sub-division of Gateshead contains the historical County Borough together with areas that the town has absorbed, including Dunston, Felling, Heworth, Pelaw and Bill Quay.
Given the proximity of Gateshead to Newcastle, just south of the River Tyne from the city centre, it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as being a part of Newcastle. Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council teamed up in 2000 to create a unified marketing brand name, NewcastleGateshead, to better promote the whole of the Tyneside conurbation.
Economy
Gateshead is home to the MetroCentre, the largest shopping mall in the UK until 2008; and the Team Valley Trading Estate, once the largest and still one of the larger purpose-built commercial estates in the UK.
Arts
The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art has been established in a converted flour mill. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, previously The Sage, a Norman Foster-designed venue for music and the performing arts opened on 17 December 2004. Gateshead also hosted the Gateshead Garden Festival in 1990, rejuvenating 200 acres (0.81 km2) of derelict land (now mostly replaced with housing). The Angel of the North, a famous sculpture in nearby Lamesley, is visible from the A1 to the south of Gateshead, as well as from the East Coast Main Line. Other public art include works by Richard Deacon, Colin Rose, Sally Matthews, Andy Goldsworthy, Gordon Young and Michael Winstone.
Traditional and former
The earliest recorded coal mining in the Gateshead area is dated to 1344. As trade on the Tyne prospered there were several attempts by the burghers of Newcastle to annex Gateshead. In 1576 a small group of Newcastle merchants acquired the 'Grand Lease' of the manors of Gateshead and Whickham. In the hundred years from 1574 coal shipments from Newcastle increased elevenfold while the population of Gateshead doubled to approximately 5,500. However, the lease and the abundant coal supplies ended in 1680. The pits were shallow as problems of ventilation and flooding defeated attempts to mine coal from the deeper seams.
'William Cotesworth (1668-1726) was a prominent merchant based in Gateshead, where he was a leader in coal and international trade. Cotesworth began as the son of a yeoman and apprentice to a tallow - candler. He ended as an esquire, having been mayor, Justice of the Peace and sheriff of Northumberland. He collected tallow from all over England and sold it across the globe. He imported dyes from the Indies, as well as flax, wine, and grain. He sold tea, sugar, chocolate, and tobacco. He operated the largest coal mines in the area, and was a leading salt producer. As the government's principal agent in the North country, he was in contact with leading ministers.
William Hawks originally a blacksmith, started business in Gateshead in 1747, working with the iron brought to the Tyne as ballast by the Tyne colliers. Hawks and Co. eventually became one of the biggest iron businesses in the North, producing anchors, chains and so on to meet a growing demand. There was keen contemporary rivalry between 'Hawks' Blacks' and 'Crowley's Crew'. The famous 'Hawks' men' including Ned White, went on to be celebrated in Geordie song and story.
In 1831 a locomotive works was established by the Newcastle and Darlington Railway, later part of the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway. In 1854 the works moved to the Greenesfield site and became the manufacturing headquarters of North Eastern Railway. In 1909, locomotive construction was moved to Darlington and the rest of the works were closed in 1932.
Robert Stirling Newall took out a patent on the manufacture of wire ropes in 1840 and in partnership with Messrs. Liddell and Gordon, set up his headquarters at Gateshead. A worldwide industry of wire-drawing resulted. The submarine telegraph cable received its definitive form through Newall's initiative, involving the use of gutta-percha surrounded by strong wires. The first successful Dover–Calais cable on 25 September 1851, was made in Newall's works. In 1853, he invented the brake-drum and cone for laying cable in deep seas. Half of the first Atlantic cable was manufactured in Gateshead. Newall was interested in astronomy, and his giant 25-inch (640 mm) telescope was set up in the garden at Ferndene, his Gateshead residence, in 1871.
Architecture
JB Priestley, writing of Gateshead in his 1934 travelogue English Journey, said that "no true civilisation could have produced such a town", adding that it appeared to have been designed "by an enemy of the human race".
Victorian
William Wailes the celebrated stained-glass maker, lived at South Dene from 1853 to 1860. In 1860, he designed Saltwell Towers as a fairy-tale palace for himself. It is an imposing Victorian mansion in its own park with a romantic skyline of turrets and battlements. It was originally furnished sumptuously by Gerrard Robinson. Some of the panelling installed by Robinson was later moved to the Shipley Art gallery. Wailes sold Saltwell Towers to the corporation in 1876 for use as a public park, provided he could use the house for the rest of his life. For many years the structure was essentially an empty shell but following a restoration programme it was reopened to the public in 2004.
Post millennium
The council sponsored the development of a Gateshead Quays cultural quarter. The development includes the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, erected in 2001, which won the prestigious Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2002.
Former brutalism
The brutalist Trinity Centre Car Park, which was designed by Owen Luder, dominated the town centre for many years until its demolition in 2010. A product of attempts to regenerate the area in the 1960s, the car park gained an iconic status due to its appearance in the 1971 film Get Carter, starring Michael Caine. An unsuccessful campaign to have the structure listed was backed by Sylvester Stallone, who played the main role in the 2000 remake of the film. The car park was scheduled for demolition in 2009, but this was delayed as a result of a disagreement between Tesco, who re-developed the site, and Gateshead Council. The council had not been given firm assurances that Tesco would build the previously envisioned town centre development which was to include a Tesco mega-store as well as shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, offices and student accommodation. The council effectively used the car park as a bargaining tool to ensure that the company adhered to the original proposals and blocked its demolition until they submitted a suitable planning application. Demolition finally took place in July–August 2010.
The Derwent Tower, another well known example of brutalist architecture, was also designed by Owen Luder and stood in the neighbourhood of Dunston. Like the Trinity Car Park it also failed in its bid to become a listed building and was demolished in 2012. Also located in this area are the Grade II listed Dunston Staithes which were built in 1890. Following the award of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of almost £420,000 restoration of the structure is expected to begin in April 2014.
Sport
Gateshead International Stadium regularly holds international athletics meetings over the summer months, and is home of the Gateshead Harriers athletics club. It is also host to rugby league fixtures, and the home ground of Gateshead Football Club. Gateshead Thunder Rugby League Football Club played at Gateshead International Stadium until its purchase by Newcastle Rugby Limited and the subsequent rebranding as Newcastle Thunder. Both clubs have had their problems: Gateshead A.F.C. were controversially voted out of the Football League in 1960 in favour of Peterborough United, whilst Gateshead Thunder lost their place in Super League as a result of a takeover (officially termed a merger) by Hull F.C. Both Gateshead clubs continue to ply their trade at lower levels in their respective sports, thanks mainly to the efforts of their supporters. The Gateshead Senators American Football team also use the International Stadium, as well as this it was used in the 2006 Northern Conference champions in the British American Football League.
Gateshead Leisure Centre is home to the Gateshead Phoenix Basketball Team. The team currently plays in EBL League Division 4. Home games are usually on a Sunday afternoon during the season, which runs from September to March. The team was formed in 2013 and ended their initial season well placed to progress after defeating local rivals Newcastle Eagles II and promotion chasing Kingston Panthers.
In Low Fell there is a cricket club and a rugby club adjacent to each other on Eastwood Gardens. These are Gateshead Fell Cricket Club and Gateshead Rugby Club. Gateshead Rugby Club was formed in 1998 following the merger of Gateshead Fell Rugby Club and North Durham Rugby Club.
Transport
Gateshead is served by the following rail transport stations with some being operated by National Rail and some being Tyne & Wear Metro stations: Dunston, Felling, Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead Stadium, Heworth Interchange, MetroCentre and Pelaw.
Tyne & Wear Metro stations at Gateshead Interchange and Gateshead Stadium provide direct light-rail access to Newcastle Central, Newcastle Airport , Sunderland, Tynemouth and South Shields Interchange.
National Rail services are provided by Northern at Dunston and MetroCentre stations. The East Coast Main Line, which runs from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley, cuts directly through the town on its way between Newcastle Central and Chester-le-Street stations. There are presently no stations on this line within Gateshead, as Low Fell, Bensham and Gateshead West stations were closed in 1952, 1954 and 1965 respectively.
Road
Several major road links pass through Gateshead, including the A1 which links London to Edinburgh and the A184 which connects the town to Sunderland.
Gateshead Interchange is the busiest bus station in Tyne & Wear and was used by 3.9 million bus passengers in 2008.
Cycle routes
Various bicycle trails traverse the town; most notably is the recreational Keelmans Way (National Cycle Route 14), which is located on the south bank of the Tyne and takes riders along the entire Gateshead foreshore. Other prominent routes include the East Gateshead Cycleway, which connects to Felling, the West Gateshead Cycleway, which links the town centre to Dunston and the MetroCentre, and routes along both the old and new Durham roads, which take cyclists to Birtley, Wrekenton and the Angel of the North.
Religion
Christianity has been present in the town since at least the 7th century, when Bede mentioned a monastery in Gateshead. A church in the town was burned down in 1080 with the Bishop of Durham inside.[citation needed] St Mary's Church was built near to the site of that building, and was the only church in the town until the 1820s. Undoubtedly the oldest building on the Quayside, St Mary's has now re-opened to the public as the town's first heritage centre.
Many of the Anglican churches in the town date from the 19th century, when the population of the town grew dramatically and expanded into new areas. The town presently has a number of notable and large churches of many denominations.
Judaism
The Bensham district is home to a community of hundreds of Jewish families and used to be known as "Little Jerusalem". Within the community is the Gateshead Yeshiva, founded in 1929, and other Jewish educational institutions with international enrolments. These include two seminaries: Beis Medrash L'Morot and Beis Chaya Rochel seminary, colloquially known together as Gateshead "old" and "new" seminaries.
Many yeshivot and kollels also are active. Yeshivat Beer Hatorah, Sunderland Yeshiva, Nesivos Hatorah, Nezer Hatorah and Yeshiva Ketana make up some of the list.
Islam
Islam is practised by a large community of people in Gateshead and there are 2 mosques located in the Bensham area (in Ely Street and Villa Place).
Twinning
Gateshead is twinned with the town of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen in France, and the city of Komatsu in Japan.
Notable people
Eliezer Adler – founder of Jewish Community
Marcus Bentley – narrator of Big Brother
Catherine Booth – wife of William Booth, known as the Mother of The Salvation Army
William Booth – founder of the Salvation Army
Mary Bowes – the Unhappy Countess, author and celebrity
Ian Branfoot – footballer and manager (Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton)
Andy Carroll – footballer (Newcastle United, Liverpool and West Ham United)
Frank Clark – footballer and manager (Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest)
David Clelland – Labour politician and MP
Derek Conway – former Conservative politician and MP
Joseph Cowen – Radical politician
Steve Cram – athlete (middle-distance runner)
Emily Davies – educational reformer and feminist, founder of Girton College, Cambridge
Daniel Defoe – writer and government agent
Ruth Dodds – politician, writer and co-founder of the Little Theatre
Jonathan Edwards – athlete (triple jumper) and television presenter
Sammy Johnson – actor (Spender)
George Elliot – industrialist and MP
Paul Gascoigne – footballer (Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers and Middlesbrough)
Alex Glasgow – singer/songwriter
Avrohom Gurwicz – rabbi, Dean of Gateshead Yeshiva
Leib Gurwicz – rabbi, Dean of Gateshead Yeshiva
Jill Halfpenny – actress (Coronation Street and EastEnders)
Chelsea Halfpenny – actress (Emmerdale)
David Hodgson – footballer and manager (Middlesbrough, Liverpool and Sunderland)
Sharon Hodgson – Labour politician and MP
Norman Hunter – footballer (Leeds United and member of 1966 World Cup-winning England squad)
Don Hutchison – footballer (Liverpool, West Ham United, Everton and Sunderland)
Brian Johnson – AC/DC frontman
Tommy Johnson – footballer (Aston Villa and Celtic)
Riley Jones - actor
Howard Kendall – footballer and manager (Preston North End and Everton)
J. Thomas Looney – Shakespeare scholar
Gary Madine – footballer (Sheffield Wednesday)
Justin McDonald – actor (Distant Shores)
Lawrie McMenemy – football manager (Southampton and Northern Ireland) and pundit
Thomas Mein – professional cyclist (Canyon DHB p/b Soreen)
Robert Stirling Newall – industrialist
Bezalel Rakow – communal rabbi
John William Rayner – flying ace and war hero
James Renforth – oarsman
Mariam Rezaei – musician and artist
Sir Tom Shakespeare - baronet, sociologist and disability rights campaigner
William Shield – Master of the King's Musick
Christina Stead – Australian novelist
John Steel – drummer (The Animals)
Henry Spencer Stephenson – chaplain to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II
Steve Stone – footballer (Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Portsmouth)
Chris Swailes – footballer (Ipswich Town)
Sir Joseph Swan – inventor of the incandescent light bulb
Nicholas Trainor – cricketer (Gloucestershire)
Chris Waddle – footballer (Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield Wednesday)
William Wailes – stained glass maker
Taylor Wane – adult entertainer
Robert Spence Watson – public benefactor
Sylvia Waugh – author of The Mennyms series for children
Chris Wilkie – guitarist (Dubstar)
John Wilson - orchestral conductor
Peter Wilson – footballer (Gateshead, captain of Australia)
Thomas Wilson – poet/school founder
Robert Wood – Australian politician
Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
Alter Bridge
Mediolanum Forum - Assago
12 Novembre 2013
Myles Kennedy – Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tremonti – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Marshall – Bass
Scott Phillips – Drums
ph © Mairo Cinquetti
Formed in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips after a cooling of their relationship with Creed's singer (Creed has since reconciled and reunited), the new band hooked up with then ex-Creed bassist Marshall and former Mayfield Four frontman Kennedy (who recently performed and co-wrote 2 songs on Slash’s solo record and fronts his touring band).
In 2004 the band recorded their debut album, One Day Remains. It went gold in the United States and spawned three singles as well as the track “Metalingus,” which was adopted by the WWE’s Superstar Edge as his theme song later that year. In 2007 the band released the critically acclaimed second album, Blackbird, which included the hit singles “Rise Today” and “Watch Over You.” The latter became a top 10 video as well as the featured song on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The band took to the road to promote their sophomore release, gaining more fans across the globe with their intense and powerful live show.
Lyrically, the first two albums are based on themes immersed in hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. On AB III, however, the theme has shifted. Kennedy states, “This record is definitely a departure from the last two albums in terms of its subject matter. It touches on the thoughts and emotions of someone who has come to question everything that was once regarded as an absolute truth. It’s the realization that everything you once believed in might not exist.”
This journey is set into motion by the album’s opening track, “Slip to the Void.” The song’s sparse and moody intro set’s up the narrative as Kennedy’s vocal and lyrics emerge. Tremonti adds, “’Slip To The Void,’ has one of my favorite vocal performances ever by Myles, the song is really creepy and lets the listener know the vibe of the record. It’s pretty dark, the intro really sucks you in.”
The album then shifts gears into the metallic first single, “Isolation,” showcasing Alter Bridge’s ability to play and write aggressively while maintaining their signature melodic component. Tremonti states, “Melody is still the most important thing for us. There’s no point in being heavy just for the sake of being heavy.”
From the bombastic riffs of “Still Remains” to the brooding band favorite “Show Me A Sign,” the album plays like a concept record whose main character is someone desperately struggling to find their place in a world steeped in doubt and emptiness. The track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings,” is the final chapter of this tale. Kennedy says, “The lyric was inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend a while ago. It was the catalyst for the idea of having both Mark and I trade off on the lead vocal. I thought it would be a good way of making the differing points of view in the ‘conversation’ be more effective. More importantly, I thought Mark sounded great singing it!”
While AB III is a record with a consistent theme, there are songs both musically and thematically that break away and touch on different human emotions. One of those moments is found in “Wonderful Life,” a song that Kennedy claims was “An extremely emotional song to put together, it took a long time.” He then adds, “The lyric was inspired by the idea that there will come a day when we all must say goodbye to the ones we love and hold dear in our hearts. Basically, I asked myself what would I want to say in that final moment, that last goodbye?”
The band enlisted Producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Iggy Pop, Incubus), to capture the vision the band had for AB III. Baskette, described by Tremonti as “like a fifth band-member,” was also at the helm for the recording of Blackbird. Kennedy says,” Over the years we have definitely established a bond with Elvis. We trust his instincts, he knows how to bring out the best in us sonically and creatively.”
AB III is an incredibly intense and dynamic album proving Alter Bridge continues to grow and evolve with each recording. “We went into the process of putting the record together with a lot of confidence,” Tremonti reveals, “but we didn’t go into it looking to be commercial, or to have radio singles. We just wanted this to be an album that pleased us artistically, through and through.”
Heri Joensen, lead vocal and guitarist of Týr completing the "Skálafjarðarsvimjingin 2013" open water swim across the firth Skálafjørður in the Faroe Islands, Sunday 16 June, 2013, together with his girlfriend. I suspect they gave him the No 13 cap on purpose :-)
Caricatura publicada no domingo, 17 de abril de 2010, para a editoria de Opinião do jornal Zero Hora de Porto Alegre.
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