Guy Shankland, Author at OriginalRock.net

March 18, 2019 No Responses

Interview: Suzi Quatro

For those of a certain age, Suzi Quatro represents the first real female Rocker to grace our musical psyche. The leather-clad front women arrived via the States to add some American spice to our radio, music papers and TV screens....

March 11, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Suzi Quatro – No Control

Detriot royal Suzi Quatro returns with a brand new lip curling collection of leather kissed cuts of the Rock ‘N’ Roll and a whole lot more. Opener ‘No Soul/ No Control’ bubbles with Classic Rock stimulation while ‘Going Home’ goes...

March 10, 2019 No Responses

EP Review: The Spitfires – Live EP

This live E.P, recorded in Hamburg captures, the sweat-soaked button-down shirts, anger, passion and the fire that burns from a red bull fuelled beating heart. Opener ‘The New Age’ pummels the speakers with a punchy, shoulders out football terrace stance.....

March 6, 2019 No Responses

Live Review: Culture Abuse and High Vis at Doctor Martens Boot Room, Camden Market

The queue some forty-five minutes before doors open is already snaking down, the closing for day, market. Tonight’s guest only gig is helping to promote Doctor Martens release of their collaborative Sex Pistols inspired footwear (and clothing) range. First u...

March 1, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Pama International – The Altruistic Sound Of…

Following on from 2017’s excellent ‘Love & Austerity’ Pama International return with the show-stopping ‘The Altruistic Sound Of…’ The beautifully crafted blend of influences from Northern Soul, Ska, Reggae and Gospel make for an intoxicating no...

February 25, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Hands off Gretel – I Want The World

The fiscal abortion that is/was Pledge Music’s mismanagement (and the subsequent aftershock) has irreversibly punctured both punters and artists confidence alike. Up and coming Independent bands such as Hands Off Gretel have been dealt a deflating blow from ...