Written by Tony LaSelva (Ugly Melon) “My Rock and Roll Journey” started off like most artists, with an inspiration. As a young child in the ‘70s, I discovered (and quickly became obsessed with) Elvis Presley. He was in the twilight of his short life and career, but none of that meant anything to me. I […]
My Rock and Roll Journey: Shaun Soho – Crash Midnight – Chapter 1
By Shaun Soho (Crash Midnight) I grew up listening to a lot of classic rock from the 60s and 70s. Boston’s debut album was one of the first things I can remember listening to over and over. Trying to sing along with Brad Delp was an obsession of mine (especially having no formal vocal training […]
My Rock and Roll Journey: Adam Troy – Sonic X – Chapter 1
Written by Adam Troy (Sonic X) “My Rock and Roll Journey” started in New Jersey somewhere in the late ‘70s at Resorts International Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. Growing up in the ‘70s in the Bronx, my mother always had music playing in our home. It wasn’t always the music I liked, but it […]
My Rock and Roll Journey: Joey “Chicago” Walser – Devour The Day – Chapter 1
Written by Joey “Chicago” Walser (Devour The Day) “The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There’s also a negative side.” – Hunter S. Thompson Genesis (???) – Here are two stories about a beginning… So, here […]
My Rock and Roll Journey: Sal Costa – Smashing Satellites – Chapter 1
Written by Sal Costa (Smashing Satellites) Music was a part of my life since the day I was born. My mother was a young poet. My eldest sister, Cathy, was a classical pianist, and my middle sister, Monique, was a ‘90s “grunge girl” with a ridiculous record collection and an eclectic group of friends to […]
