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Alice Cooper Tells Jonesy’s Jukebox: ‘First Time We Played We Cleared The Room’

January 24, 2020 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Tells Jonesy’s Jukebox: ‘First Time We Played We Cleared The Room’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alice Cooper was the guest on Jonesy’s Jukebox and recalled the first time his band played under the name Alice Cooper, at The Cheetah Club in Venice, California, and they cleared the […]

Musicians

Heart Surgery Delayed Steve Jones’ Return to Radio, He Tells KLOS Audience

August 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Heart Surgery Delayed Steve Jones’ Return to Radio, He Tells KLOS Audience

By DONNA BALANCIA UPDATE 12/13 – Ending a three-month mystery, Jonesy told his KLOS-FM audience he had a heart operation and recuperation, which delayed his return to the radio. The following week, on 12/20 he […]

Iggy and Steve Jones. 'Jim wore a different chain top designed by Michael Schmidt on stage with finger size rings perfect for the kids to hang on to - © 1988 Photo by Paul McAlpine
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A Young Iggy Pop Portrayed Poignantly in Photographer Paul McAlpine’s Book ‘Iggy Pop: Bare & Real’

March 6, 2019 News Comments Off on A Young Iggy Pop Portrayed Poignantly in Photographer Paul McAlpine’s Book ‘Iggy Pop: Bare & Real’

By DONNA BALANCIA A new book of photos documenting Iggy Pop’s early days has just been released and California Rocker has an exclusive inside look. “Iggy Pop: Bare & Real” (Fat Possum Records and Tyrant […]

Musicians

VIDEO: ‘American Valhalla’ Gets Front Row Reception; Fans Line Up Around the Block to Meet Josh Homme

July 10, 2017 News Comments Off on VIDEO: ‘American Valhalla’ Gets Front Row Reception; Fans Line Up Around the Block to Meet Josh Homme

Post Pop Depression Draws Raves VIDEO By DONNA BALANCIA Josh Homme, Steve Jones and director Andreas Neumann were on hand for a post-screening Q and A at the LA premiere of American Valhalla, the documentary […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Jess and Andrew Moon Honey - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Moon Honey: Asian Opera + U.S. Fuzz
    December 19, 2017 Comments Off on Moon Honey: Asian Opera + U.S. Fuzz
  • Silversun Pickups - Courtesy Chanelle1221
    Review: Silversun Pickups and Eliza and the Delusionals Keep Guitar Rock Rolling Through SoCal
    February 8, 2020 Comments Off on Review: Silversun Pickups and Eliza and the Delusionals Keep Guitar Rock Rolling Through SoCal
  • Melanie Smith: Peter Doherty Puts on a Rebellious Show in Manchester, UK
    May 15, 2019 Comments Off on Melanie Smith: Peter Doherty Puts on a Rebellious Show in Manchester, UK
  • Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs at The Mint - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
    Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Pay Tribute to Tom Petty at The Mint
    July 12, 2018 1
  • Review: A Place to Bury Strangers Regroups But Retains its Trademark Sound with ‘Hologram’
    April 23, 2021 Comments Off on Review: A Place to Bury Strangers Regroups But Retains its Trademark Sound with ‘Hologram’

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Reviews

  • ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
    November 12, 2025 Comments Off on ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ Auction Gives Famous Rocker a Chance to ‘Get More Stuff’
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
    November 9, 2025 Comments Off on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Takes Center Stage in LA
  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

Iggy Pop Bare and Real

East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

  • Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
    August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
  • Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
    October 22, 2015 Comments Off on Music Photographer Henry Diltz Has Hundreds of Album Covers And Now He has a Lucie Award
  • On the Eve of Prima Donna Gig With Blondie, Kevin Preston Tells Us What Makes Him Tick
    August 31, 2016 Comments Off on On the Eve of Prima Donna Gig With Blondie, Kevin Preston Tells Us What Makes Him Tick
  • Mike Peters of The Alarm Wrote New Album, ‘Forwards’ to Inspire People to Keep Fighting
    June 1, 2023 Comments Off on Mike Peters of The Alarm Wrote New Album, ‘Forwards’ to Inspire People to Keep Fighting
  • Prince of Pico Gary Calamar
    Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
    February 26, 2017 Comments Off on Gary Calamar Takes a Tour of LA with Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’ – Interview
  • Richie Ramone - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    The California Rocker Interview: Richie Ramone Talks New Album, Family and Life in the Suburbs
    September 16, 2015 1
  • Dick Dale still rippin' - Photo © 1994 Heather Harris
    Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound
    December 13, 2015 Comments Off on Interview: Guitar Legend Dick Dale Still Rippin’ The Surf Guitar Sound




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