REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin: “Still Rollin’ With The Changes.”
Formed in Champaign, Illinois all the way back in 1967 REO Speedwagon are the epitome of American Rock and Roll. In a few short years, the band quickly went from playing bars and tiny clubs to larger venues thanks to an impressive live show and the rock radio cuts, “Roll with the Changes” and “Time for Me to Fly”.
The band hit mainstream crossover success in 1980 when they released their ninth studio album, “High Infidelity” which featured a string of hits including “Keep On Lovin’ You,” “Take It On The Run” and “Don’t let Him Go.” That album went on to sell ten million records worldwide. Several solid albums and songs followed including the number one single, “Can’t Fight This Feeling.”
Kathy Valentine: “The Cool Chick From The Cool Band”
As part of the legendary all girl group The Go-Go’s Kathy Valentine helped make music history and break down barriers for women who followed. That group went on to sell 7 million albums worldwide and their faces were a staple of 1980s MTV. Their list of hits are now staples of any eighties flashback lunch. “We Got The Beat.” “Our Lips Are Sealed.” “Vacation” and “Head Over Heels.” The latter two songs were penned by Valentine at the height of the band’s fame.
Linda Perry: “A Series Of Gut Feelings”
As the leader of nineties pop rockers 4 Non Blondes Linda Perry broke down barriers in the male dominates music business and created one of the decade’s most catchy songs: “What’s Up?” Perry released one stellar album with the band before going out on her own.
Airbourne’s Matt “Harri” Harrison: “Give Us A Workbench!”
Since 2003, Aussie rockers Airbourne have been tearing up stages around the world with their patented blend of straight ahead 3-chord rock that remind most people of vintage AC/DC.
Dirty Honey’s John Notto: “A Full Throttle Good Time”
Like The Strokes and Greta Van Fleet before them, Dirty Honey are here to save rock and roll.
Eliza & The Delusionals: “Such A Dream”
Australia has long been a source for quirky pop music with a twist of intelligent wit and clever lyric. Following in the footsteps of bands like The Eurogliders, The Divinyls, Crowded House, and Jet, Eliza and The Delusionals deliver sonically beautiful pop rock played with fervor and joy that is distinctively Aussie.
Sass Jordan: “Bowie & Me”
On January 10th, 2016 the world lost the brilliant musical Blackstar that was David Bowie. The void left by his unexpected departure reverberated through fans, both lifelong and casual. Never again would we get to witness the power and emotion of his music live.
Steve Hackett: “Changes Are for the Better”
A puzzle is never complete without the proper pieces. For the band Genesis, Steve Hackett was that piece.
Leftover Salmons’ Drew Emmitt: “Opposites From the Same Place.”
In 1989 the two players first came together at a new year’s eve party and have been musically in sync ever since.
Anvil: “Retired Into Rock N’ Roll”
Anvil, the clown princes of hard rock and heavy metal are back! The band drop their eighteenth studio album, Legal at Last, on this February fourteenth.