The new issue of AOR mag is on sale now Posted by GEOFF BARTON -classicrockmagazine.com
The brand new issue of AOR magazine features the story of Journey’s Infinity album – their first with Steve Perry, and the record that changed them from also-rans into all-stars.
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The year is 1978. Journey had won a loyal muso following with their post-Mahavishnu fusioneering, but world domination would not hover within their grasp until they found the perfect lead singer to turn their improvisations into anthems. Enter one Steve Perry for their fourth studio album, Infinity. Suddenly, everything changed…
Bonus feature! On the road with Journey in Europe in 1979.
Plus! Diamonds, a 15-track CD featuring a glittering collection of melodic rock gems. Featured in our 24-carat stash: Vandenberg’s Moonkings, SILVERTUNG, Heart, Foreigner, Vanity Riots, Ajenda, Nashville Pussy, Drought…
Also in this issue:
• HEART – Ann Wilson on home movies, inventing a brand new way of rocking – and making Robert Plant cry.
• TNT – After surviving bereavement and thyroid cancer, frontman Tony Harnell is ready to re-ignite his career with the Norwegian rockers.
• A TO Z OF SCANDINAVIAN AOR – Let us take you on a guided tour of Scandinavia’s rock history and glam/sleaze/AOR future…
• STARSHIP – Mickey Thomas returns with a fine new album and plans to bring his new-look combo to the UK.
• FOREIGNER – It’s 1977, and with disco at its height, and the punk and new wave hordes baying at the gates, it’s not a great time for rock. But it’s the perfect time for Mick Jones, Lou Gramm and co. to swoop in.
• KINGDOM COME – This is the story of their stairway to rock’n’roll heaven…
• GIUFFRIA – After Angel went their separate ways, keyboard wizard Gregg Giuffria was free to indulge his grand melodic visions. But then the label began to interfere…
• MISSING PERSONS – Returning with a new album, Dale Bozzio tells all about Frank Zappa, stardom and her painful split from husband/bandmate Terry Bozzio.
• BOSTON – Tom Scholz looks back on the hits that made him a legend, as well as looking towards the future.
PLUS!
Interviews: H.E.A.T., House Of Lords, The Treatment, Jessica Wolff, L.R.S., Vanity Blvd, Skyscraper, Space Elevator, United Nations, Linda & The Punch, Trillion, Frédéric Slama, Michael Des Barres, Chris Laney, Tommy Denander…
Buyers Guides: Bryan Adams and Pretty Maids
Album reviews: Heart, L.R.S., Asia, The Treatment, House Of Lords, Foreigner, Space Elevator, Magnum, Casablanca, W.E.T., Missing Persons, Donnie Vie, Johnny Lima…
Reissue reviews: Jay Ferguson, Honeymoon Suite, David Gates, REO Speedwagon, Dokken, Shakin’ Street…
Live reviews: Blue Oyster Cult, BlackWolf, The Treatment, Lost Weekend…
