On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight (between 8pm and midnight): special feature on the amazing FOGHAT! I’ll also be chatting to Rene van den Berg and Esther Slabbert of CRIMSON CHRYSALIS about their new record deal! Plus the usual MIX of blues, metal, classic rock, jazz, etc etc (audio streaming via http://www.mixfm.co.za or viaContinueContinue reading “Foghat and Crimson Chrysalis on the RockIt Scientist tonight”
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Babe Ruth on The RockIt Scientist on Friday
I’ll be doing Mike Tymvios’s 9 to midnight show this coming Thursday on Mix93.8fm. Vivian Bannatyne and Manie Grove will be joining me, so you can expect a lot of laughs and great music – we all have perfect faces for radio, with Manie being the pin-up and centrespread for this month’s edition of Farmer’sContinueContinue reading “Babe Ruth on The RockIt Scientist on Friday”
Rory Gallagher on the RockIt Scientist tonight
I will be talking to the legendary MEL BOTES at around 8.15 / 8.30pm on my RockIt Scientist show this evening, with emphasis on his upcoming “Riders From The Storm” guitar feast that is taking place tomorrow in Vereeniging and on Sunday in Pretoria. Special feature will be on the sadly departed RORY GALLAGHER, andContinueContinue reading “Rory Gallagher on the RockIt Scientist tonight”
Patto on the RockIt Scientist Tonight
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm Friday night, between 8pm and midnight: Special feature on one of the UK’s most interesting bands: PATTO, led by the amazing Mike Patto (vocals). This band also featured Ollie Halsall, probably one of the most brilliant and under-rated guitarists around. Might throw in a track or two by aContinueContinue reading “Patto on the RockIt Scientist Tonight”
Saxon on The RockIt Scientist Tonight
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm on Friday) night, special feature will be on one of the greatest metal bands of all time, England’s SAXON, who’s new album “Sacrifice” is one of their strongest ever offerings! Plus the usual MIX of blues, prog rock, metal, etc etc, together with a short tribute to brilliant ScottishContinueContinue reading “Saxon on The RockIt Scientist Tonight”
On The Rockit Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night
Windchase – Horsemen To Symphinity Quidam – Credo 2 Peter Hanmer – Living For The Moment (track) Wrabit – Run For Cover St. Paradise – Live It Up Franke & The Knockouts – Gina Gamma – Razor King Zephyr – Sun’s A Risin’ Red Dirt – Ten Seconds To Go Sitting Bull – Trip AwayContinueContinue reading “On The Rockit Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night”
Special Feature on Blood, Sweat and Tears on the RockIt Scientist on Friday
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”
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”
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”