One of brass / horn rock’s best and most famous bands, BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS, is the subject of the special feature on The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tomorrow (Friday) night, between 8pm and midnight. Some great new releases from Voodoo Circle (serious contender for hard rock album of the year!!), Snakecharmer, and a wholeContinueContinue reading “Special Feature on Blood, Sweat and Tears on the RockIt Scientist on Friday”
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Tribute to Alvin Lee on the RockIt Scientist this Friday
Just heard the unbelievably sad news that ALVIN LEE (Ten Years After) died this morning following a routine surgical operation!! Born on 19 December 1944, he was 69 years old. Wow – our heroes are leaving us at a seriously quick pace!! RIP Alvin – you were undeniably one of the true guitar greats! I’llContinueContinue reading “Tribute to Alvin Lee on the RockIt Scientist this Friday”
The Rockfest: News update
MIKE “Spando” TYMVIOS and myself will be joining MANIE GROVE at 8pm tonight on Mix93.8fm in celebration of Manie’s first anniversary at the station! Manie has done a fantastic job on his Photographic Show, which he started exactly a year ago today, so much so that he’s given up his male escort and pin-up job!!ContinueContinue reading “The Rockfest: News update”
Tribute To Phil Wright Tonight on the RockIt Scientist
Don’t forget the tribute to Phil “Metalhead” Wright tonight, on Mix93.8fm, from 6.30pm. I’ll be joined by Mike Tymvios and we’ll be reading out tributes to the great man and playing some of his favourite music. If you’d like to send me any special memories you might have of Phil, please send them to leon@rock.co.za.ContinueContinue reading “Tribute To Phil Wright Tonight on the RockIt Scientist”
Phil Wright: A Legend Never Dies
On The Rockit Scientist on Mix93.8fm, this coming Friday night: a tribute to a true radio legend, genuinely nice guy and a good friend. The contribution PHIL WRIGHT made to radio in South Africa will never be forgotten. In the words of the song by US band RPM, and covered by the mighty BLACKFOOT, ”AContinueContinue reading “Phil Wright: A Legend Never Dies”
Rare Bird on the RockIt Scientist this Friday night
VERY early posting for this coming Friday night’s RockIt Scientist show: I will be doing the 6.15pm to 8pm show for the last time (my RockIt Scientist show starts at 8pm, through to midnight, so next week it will be back to normal, 8pm to midnight, not 6.15pm to midnight). Special feature (between 9 andContinueContinue reading “Rare Bird on the RockIt Scientist this Friday night”
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight, apart from the usual MIX of Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock, Metal, Horn and Latin Rock, I will be chatting to Donovan of extremely talented SA band, FEED THE WOLF. Show will start at 6.15pm again, thru to midnight. Special feature will be on UK rockers, EAST OF EDEN.ContinueContinue reading
Clint Cunningham on the RockIt Scientist on Friday Night
Another brim-full evening on The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tomorrow (Friday) night! Once again, I will be on from 6.15pm until midnight. CLINT CUNNINGHAM (of Clint & Co fame), who will shortly be joining the station as a Rockfest presenter (Wednesdays, midnight to 02am Thursdays), will be in the studio with me, playing a fewContinueContinue reading “Clint Cunningham on the RockIt Scientist on Friday Night”
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight
Praying Mantis On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight: starting from 6pm thru to midnight, it’s gonna be a pretty full and busy show!! At 7pm, interview with Cindy Alter and Stewart Irving of the fantastic and very popular Alter Irving – they will also be playing a few acoustic tracks live in the studio!ContinueContinue reading “On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight”
Cold Blood on The RockIt Scientist tonight
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm on Friday night (between 8pm and midnight), special feature on COLD BLOOD, one of the greatest horn rock bands of all time, led by the lovely LYDIA PENSE! Plus the usual MIX of blues, jazz, metal, rock, etc etc. Note that I will be doing the 6pm to 8pmContinueContinue reading “Cold Blood on The RockIt Scientist tonight”