The rave reviews for the newest John Mayall album, A Special Life, just keep coming! Phillip Smith, of Phillycheeze's Rock and Blues Reviews, lavishly praises Rocky as well.
"While still on the subject of Louisiana Blues, it'd be a huge mistake to not mention 'Speak of the Devil'. Rocky Athas on guitar sounds absolutely amazing on this one, originally recorded by Louisiana native Sonny Landreth. I've been an Athas fan since his stint with Black Oak Arkansas, and think his style blends with Mayall's very nicely. Athas also stands out on Jimmy McCracklin's 'I Just Got To Know', handing out lush riffs and tasty licks..."
Click the video below to hear what all the excitement is about!
Blues Matters Magazine recently featured not one, but two reviews of John Mayall's newest album, A Special Life. Both reviews had glowing things to say about Rocky.
In their web edition, columnist Frank Leigh writes, "Rocky Athas is superb."
In the print version, columnist Pete Sargeant writes, "'Speak of the Devil' rocks out with great snarling guitar from Athas..."
To read the full reviews, pick up a copy at newsstands or head on over to their website. To hear what all the talk it about, click the video below. Enjoy!
Tom Wilks of Icon Magazine wrote a glowing review of John Mayall's newest album, A Special Life. In it, he says:
Lead guitarist, Rocky Athas, takes center stage on a smoking rendition of Sonny Landreth's "Speak of the Devil"...
Here's that song, for your listening pleasure.
Thanks for the kind words, Tom!
The video of Rig Rundown includes Rocky describing his gear for touring.
"Mayall goes back into Louisiana territory for Sonny Landreth's “Speak Of The Devil.” It's a far cry from Landreth's B. B. King-style version, sped up, rocked out hard, and featuring a cauldron of boiling guitar from Athas..."
The above excerpt is only a portion of the latest praise for John Mayall's new album, A Special Life, which was released May 13, 2014 in the United States on Forty Below Records. The full review, by The Roots Music Authority, can be read HERE.
Another excellent review of John Mayall's new album A Special Life appeared in the French edition of Rolling Stone Magazine this month. Along with praise for Mayall's historic Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton, reviewer Leon Desprez states,
" ....Leaving us to enjoy the guitar playing of his guitarist, Rocky Athas..."
Pick up your copy of Rolling Stone Magazine to read the complete review, on newsstands in France now.
Rocky was mentioned in Uncut Magazine's excellent review of John Mayall's new album, A Special Life:
"...whose guitarist, Rocky Athas, recalls the young Eric Clapton."
Rocky is honored to be compared to such a legendary musician. Be sure to pick up a copy for yourself to read the entire review, written by Neil Spencer.
After touring Europe, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Claude Dannic, a columnist for Docteur Blues Magazine. These guys love blues, folk, and country music and dug deep into my history.
To read the entire interview, click the below image and head on over to their website.
Thank you, Claude! Very nice interview!
