Photo by Jon Zal
Originally published on April 23, 2002 at SoundSpike.com
In addition to being the singer, bassist and marketer extraordinaire for rock juggernaut KISS, Gene Simmons is also a self-proclaimed egomaniac.
Live Review: Billy Joel and Elton John in Boston
Originally published on January 25, 2002 at Ticketmaster’s LiveDaily.com
Billy Joel and Elton John’s current Face to Face tour features a spectacular light show, video screens, and two talented backing bands … all of which were completely overshadowed Thursday night (1/24) by two chubby, balding, middle-aged guys who know how to play the hell out of a piano and whose voices are as powerful as ever.
Live Review: Björk at Radio City Music Hall
Originally published on October 8, 2001 at Ticketmaster’s LiveDaily.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Björk’s Friday night (10/5) performance at New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall was an amalgam of extremes that, despite the distinct potential for disaster, were masterfully combined to produce a mesmerizing musical experience.
Interview: Seal
Originally published on September 25, 2001 at Ticketmaster’s LiveDaily.com
A decade ago, Seal broke through on the American music scene with the hit single “Crazy,” a song that helped propel the British singer’s self-titled debut to sales of over 1 million copies in the U.S. alone. Even greater success followed with his 1994 release, also titled “Seal,” which spawned the massive hit “Kiss from a Rose” and went on to ship over 4 million copies in the U.S.
Gary Cherone puts Van Halen behind him, forges ahead with Tribe of Judah
Originally published on July 18, 2001, at Ticketmaster’s LiveDaily.com
Almost two years after his short-lived gig as the third frontman for Van Halen ended, Gary Cherone has reemerged with his new quintet, Tribe of Judah. And while the pairing of Cherone and Van Halen was deemed a mismatch by many fans and critics alike, the singer’s new project seems to be a perfect fit for his theatrical stage persona and eclectic musical tastes.
Live Review: Depeche Mode in Massachusetts
Originally published on July 3, 2001 at Ticketmaster’s LiveDaily.com
MANSFIELD, Mass. — On its studio releases — particularly this year’s “Exciter” — Depeche Mode’s synthesizer-heavy music is often a mellow affair that does not hint at the trio’s proclivity for the kind of bombastic and energetic live performance it gave its Boston-area fans on Sunday night (7/1).
Live Review: Aerosmith in Massachusetts
Originally published on June 27, 2001 at LiveDaily.com
MANSFIELD, Mass. — Aerosmith has been hitting cities throughout the U.S. since early June, but only at the Boston-based band’s first Massachusetts stop could you see a fan waving a banner proclaiming that guitar god Joe Perry’s mother “Mary Perry was my gym teacher.”
U2 stokes Irish pride in Boston
Originally published on June 6, 2001 at Ticketmaster’s LiveDaily.com
BOSTON, Mass. — In a city that houses one of the most prominent Irish-American populations in the country — in a state that Senator Ted Kennedy calls “the most Irish-American state in the union” — a sold-out, four-night visit from Ireland’s U2 is more than just a series of concerts; it’s a cultural event.
