(Grooveyard Records)
When one thinks of the guitar sound of the 70's, band's like Mountain, Cream and Budgie come to mind. One band that flew under the radar was Rockicks. The band was comprised ofJerry Zubal, on guitar, harmonica and vocals, Brian Naughton on guitar and vocals, Sammy Pate Jr. on bass and vocals and Rick Altschuler on drums. They may not have been as popular as heavy hitters of that era, but the band could serve up the six string riffage with the best of them. 'Keep On Rockin' (A Retrospective Anthology) is a great representation of how awesome this band truly was. A two disc set loaded with 29 scorching guitar driven rockers that will get your adrenaline pumping in no time flat! Highlighted by rockers like, "Shakin'", "Rock N' Roll Band", "Reach For The Sky", "Do Or Die", "Hard To Handle" and "Get The Lead Out". To my ears it sounds like they're live recordings without the audience noise, which adds a certain power to them that I love. This set truly harnesses the highlights of a band should have been huge. Kudos go out to Grooveyard Records for putting out this great set together and introducing a great band to a new generation of guitar fanatics as well as bringing back great memories to those of us that experienced the golden era of "Guitar Rock". All in all, 'Keep On Rockin' (A Retrospective Anthology)', is a in your face guitar riff loaded set of classic guitar rock that fans of the genre should definitely have in their collection. - Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society
Tony, I thank you from the deapest part of my rockin heart. I see this double CD as a tribute to Brian Naughton great guitarist and Rick Altshuler solid in the pocket drummer. Sammy Pate bassist and I are the only members left. We have reconnected heavily due to Grooveyard and people like you.
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Rick Altschuler was a rock. Not to mention, the best person I ever knew. Sammy Pate Jr
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