A must-see, not only for rock fans but for those fascinated by trailblazers in any field, is the Suzi Quatro documentary Suzi Q. The film, written and directed by Aussie Liam Firmager, adopts an appropriately straightforward, no-nonsense approach as it details Suzi’s early life in Detroit, her initial foray into the rock world at 14 with her sisters in bands
Read moreEven in rock’s most outrageously extravagant and theatrical period, early to mid-70’s glam, Elton John managed to stand out. This was due to a combination of raw musical talent, remarkable drive, gleefully absurdist showmanship and his ability – along with lyricist Bernie Taupin – to write enduring radio-friendly hits. Only some of these qualities shine through in the engaging but
Read moreIt’s a daunting task for anyone to make a film about Queen and Freddie Mercury. First, they have to contend with a gigantic worldwide fan base’s massive expectations and trepidation about the way the band will be portrayed. Secondly, there was no one like Freddie Mercury before or since and capturing his unique qualities is a monumental challenge for an
Read moreAustralia’s Radio Birdman rightly deserve their place alongside the great pioneering proto-punk acts from Detroit and New York such as Iggy and the Stooges, the Ramones and the MC5 and the iconic British punks like the Sex Pistols and The Clash. Before the spiky-haired Brits upended popular music in the late 70’s, Birdman were annihilating Sydney pubs and town halls
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