Rick Derringer is a bona fide blues guitar legend, having cut his teeth in Johnny and Edgar Winter's groups, as a guitarist, writer and producer. Blues Deluxe is a collection of classic blues/rock tracks by one of America's legendary performers. Rick displays his timeless grasp of the blues vocabulary on some of the best tunes in the genre.
Legendary guitarist Pat Travers showcases his hard- driving blues/rock style. Smoldering riffs and incendiary solos set the tone for this classic CD.
Veteran blues/rock guitarist Pat Travers' new album, "Lookin Up" is a showcase for Pat's hard-driving, blues-based rock that has gained him an immense following. Smoldering blues riffs, played with aggression, set the tone for this classic Travers CD.
Having much more in common with groups such as the Stones, AC/DC, and the New York Dolls than most bands from the metal scene, L.A. Guns are one of the few bands from this era who have maintained both a healthy fan base and an active international touring schedule. "Loud And Dangerous" is a reference to the band's notoriously raucous live concert performances from which they gained a worldwide audience. Cd includes live video performances of Hollywood's Burning and It Don't Mean Nothing.
"Rips The Covers Off" is a tongue and cheek reference to the songs on the album which are like a sound track to the lives of the members of L.A. GUNS. Covering songs by Led Zeppelin, Rose Tattoo, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, And Aerosmith to name a few, the boys knock these songs out with as much fire and energy as if they had written them.
L.A. Guns emerged on the scene as an L.A. super group in the late 80's and struck gold with a series of albums that appealed to metal fans but were heavily steeped in the time honored tradition of hard rock and roll. "Tales From The Strip" is a reference to the band's long time affiliation with L.A.'s legendary rock scene, whose hub is the renowned Sunset Strip. The album's lyrical focus is inspired by a historically significant rock scene that L.A. GUNS had a strong hand in creating. With engineer/producer Andy Johns (Free, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones)at the helm, L.A.
Bang Tango was one of LA's most successful groups from the tail end of the L.A . metal scene and this music has enjoyed a renaissance as fans rediscover their favorite bands of the era. Few of these artists were as on top of their game in the way Bang Tango was when they recorded their hard rocking new CD "Ready To Go " reveals.
