Category: Classic Rock

Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock (AOR) format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on commercially-successful hard rock, blues rock, and arena rock popularized in the 1970s.

Ian Cussick – Ian Cussick 1978 (Reissue 1981)

In 1973 Melody Maker has an advert announcing…”Singer wanted for German Top 40 band…” – Ian Cussick takes part in the auditions and lands the part as the new lead vocalist for the Tornados, which soon transformed to Lake. In 1974 Ian left Lake and after working as session musician in Germany for a couple of years, he released his first solo album on Metronome. The album has never been reissued on cd.

The Brandos – The Light Of Day (1994)

In the 90’s The Brandos was a popular act in Europe. The extensive touring in Europe helped keeping the interest alive, however Rupprecht and Mason decided to leave the band in 1993. The album The Light of Day was recorded with the help of a few friends, especially ex-Del Lords members Scott Kempner (guitar, vocals) and Frank Funaro (drums, vocals). Most of The Brandos albums at the time was only issued for European release like this their third effort.

John Illsley (Dire Straits) – Coming Up For Air 2019


The well-known ex-bass guitarist from Dire Straits –John Illsley today have share a beautiful news for all fans. Namely, he has shared that he works on his new album together with Guy Fletcher (another ex-member from Dire Straits – keyboardist and guitarist) in beautiful studio at British Grove.