Some Hendrix to keep the blues at bay…
I watched a very good documentary on BBC 4 recently about Jimi Hendrix and how he came to England and made his name in the mid-late sixties. I’ve been a fan of his since I was eleven years old and his music remains as fresh now as it […]
Remembering John Bonham…
Thirty years ago today John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin passed away at home in England. Quite probably the greatest rock drummer of all time his drum riffs have been sampled more than any other artist and little wonder why.
Bonham stayed out of the limelight leaving Page and Plant to showcase the band. […]
A blast from the past…
I’ve got half a day off this week and I’m spending it with my family-all four of us. That, as my brother says, is enough! My mum will cook a fine roast, I’ll eat too much and fall asleep and then drive home happy.
Here’s a song to start your day off…hope […]
Twentieth anniversary of the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan…
It seems hard to believe that it has been twenty years since Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash shortly after a concert. Vaughan was the leading American blues guitarist of his generation and won his place amongst the all time greats with his crossover of […]
Motorhead 35th Anniversary year…
Gods of thunder, Motorhead are releasing a compilation album and a live dvd to celebrate 35 years in the business. The dvd was recorded in Switzerland in 2002 for Swiss television at the Open Air in Gampel concert. Tracks include Love for Sale, Sacrifice, Shoot You in the Back, Ramones, No Class, […]
Van Halen with Dave Lee Roth reunite to record new album
Rock legends Van Halen have it would seem put their differences aside albeit temporarily to get back together in the studio. This sees the return of legendary frontman Dave Lee Roth to the fold along with drummer Alex Van Halen, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and […]
A light, Asian inspired fish dish..
Here’s a dish I have just put on one of our restaurant’s menus;soy and sesame glazed monkfish with Vietnamese broth. I wanted to come up with something light and healthy that would suit those tropical English Summer evening’s
Asian soups, broths, call them what you will are truly […]
Information and pictures/photos of the Mod fishtail parka…
Last week I took delivery of a classic M-1965 parka. A coat I first wore more years than I really care to remember and has held a special place in my memory ever since.
What is essentially a piece of military kit for the US army which began with […]
Ronnie James Dio obituary…
A very sad day in the rock music world with the sad passing of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Following a long battle against stomach cancer he died in LA aged 67.
Dio was one of my all time favourite singers and songwriters, he was the other half of the greatest line up […]
Great new band from the USA….
Laura Kelley of Silk Road Gourmet fame and a favourite of this blog tipped me off about a great up and coming band from America called Rescue the Hero. For someone usually stuck in the past when it comes to rock music this band is a refreshing change to the […]