R.I.P. Bernie Tormé (1952-2019)

Very sad news as we report on the passing of a genuine guitar legend. Tormé was admitted to hospital a couple of weeks ago suffering from acute pneumonia in both lungs and had been on life support for a while. His family confirmed that he passed away yesterday. Today would have been his 67th birthday. … Continue reading R.I.P. Bernie Tormé (1952-2019)

Bernie Tormé rushed to hospital

We just received the following from Bernie's PR company, a message from his family: Bernie Torme, the world-renowned guitarist, with stints with Ozzy Osbourne, Gillan and Desperado (featuring Dee Snider) was rushed into hospital earlier this week suffering from virulent pneumonia in both lungs. He is currently receiving the best possible treatment and is fighting … Continue reading Bernie Tormé rushed to hospital

2018 Crew Review: Gary Cooper – Photographer

[Apologies to Gary for the delay in getting this up - it got lost in our mailbox!] Best album(s) of 2018 Tommy Concrete's Unrelaxed is one of the highlight albums of the year for me, just a stunning piece of work from a man who really shines on this album. Also Alien Weaponry's TU, an amazing album by these young … Continue reading 2018 Crew Review: Gary Cooper – Photographer

Gig Review: Bernie Tormé / Katalina Kicks – Bannermans, Edinburgh (25th November 2018)

Here we are at Bannermans in Edinburgh to see a true legend, Bernie Tormé, on his Final Fling tour. This is a man who has played with Gillan, Ozzy, Dee Snider & Atomic Rooster to name but a few. Having followed Bernie for a long time, I saw him first in 1981 with Gillan, so … Continue reading Gig Review: Bernie Tormé / Katalina Kicks – Bannermans, Edinburgh (25th November 2018)