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Pictures from Benefit for Karl Cochran @ Dingbatz in Clifton New Jersey with his Rockin Friends Eddie Trunk and Joe Lynn Turner , Steve Brown , Pat Travers, Carmine Appice, Rodney O’Quinn & Others turned out to give back to a great musician and friend of Karl Cochran is doing a lot better he's on his feet again , but it's a long road after a stroke that left him in coma well , he pulled out of that thank god but, has a lot more to his road to recovery anyone would like to find out more and to support Karl Cochran you can go to his facebook group & page or website to find out more Karl & Joe Lynn Turner & Carmine Appice just released a new Album / Cd & Band called Rated X that has just been released, if you like you can go pick it up as well .www.Karl Cochran.com or Facebook / Rock N Recovery to join the group . Peace Everyone 

Peace Phil

Here are some really cool shots of Ace Frehley @ B.B.King Blues Club & Grill in New York City I hope you like them, I was filming the show also to share it all with you, besides being a huge Kiss fan. I always loved Ace Frehley's solo music & his album CD Space Invaders. 

Check out dates & you can pick up the Album Space Invaders CD @ Ace Frehley.com

Carmine Appice Book Release ''STICK IT'' Carmines Autobiography ''Sex Drums & Rock 'N' Roll'' &  I attended & covered the Book Release Rock & Roll Jam @ The Cutting Room NYC with many Special Guests Mark Hudson , Paul Shaffer & many other fine talented musicians on hand here is are some photo's I took of the night many great people having a great time Carmine will be appearing to sign his book is listed on his website & also will be rockin this summer  for more info  http://www.carmineappice.net/

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''STICK IT'' Carmines Appice's Autobiography ''Sex Drums & Rock 'N' Roll'' 

                                  Kissmas Friends from 2020 in Sarasota , Florida 

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Bruce Kullick Band @ Kiss Storms Vegas 

                            ACE FREHLEY 

               OUR BELOVED SPACEMAN 

                          ''WE  LOVE YOU ''

                               1951 - 2025 

Karl Cochran 

R.I.P. 1963 - 2025 

 Jeff Slate & Friends Rock City Winery for Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday

There is no shortage of Dylan tributes, but when singer-songwriter and rock journalist Jeff Slate helms the stage, you know you’re getting something way beyond a standard cover set. This past Saturday night, May 23rd, Manhattan’s City Winery was transformed into the ultimate Greenwich Village-streaked party, as Slate and an extraordinary lineup of friends gathered to celebrate Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday.

For over fifteen years, Slate’s definitive, no-holds-barred Dylan celebrations have earned a national reputation, stretching from Duluth to the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa. Saturday’s hometown show proved exactly why. Leading the charge on vocals and guitar, Slate assembled a powerhouse band of New York’s finest: Mark Bosch on searing lead guitar, Charly Roth on vibrant keyboards and vocals, Joan Chew holding down a foundational bass line, and rock royalty Steve Holley (of Wings fame) driving the engine on drums and backing vocals.

The show opened with a brilliant, acoustically gritty set from young American Idol sensation, New Jersey native Jake Thistle, a multi-talented singer-songwriter. His new single, “Hiding In The Vacancy,” just dropped on May 11th.

The evening struck a masterclass balance between timeless anthems and deep-cut "Dylan Obscura" selections, structured to capture the shifting, electric eras of Dylan’s massive catalog. The main set kicked off with a rootsy run through "Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You," the traditional "Duncan & Brady," and a rollicking "Absolutely Sweet Marie."

The performance truly shifted into overdrive when Thistle joined the band on guitar, vocals, and harmonica. He lent his exceptional musical maturity to a poignant "My Back Pages" and a roaring rendition of The Traveling Wilburys' "Handle With Care."

Slate and the band then pivoted through a masterfully curated sonic landscape, shifting from the atmospheric "Lucky Day Sunset" and "If Not For You" to the driving rock of "Till NYC Dies." The crowd was treated to a beautiful, soulful interpretation of "A Little Piece of Me," alongside classics like "The Man in Me" and "You Ain’t Going Nowhere."

The energy in City Winery reached a fever pitch as Thistle rejoined the lineup to anchor a heavy-hitting run of Dylan’s most iconic masterworks. With Thistle providing crucial harmonica and backing vocals, the ensemble tore through a searing "Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" and a soaring "Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door." They then leaned into the cinematic storytelling of "Tweeter and the Monkey Man," an explosive "All Along the Watchtower," and a transcendent, room-shaking performance of "Like A Rolling Stone."

Leaving the audience completely breathless, Slate and his stellar band returned to close the night with a stunning encore featuring a playful "Rainy Day Women."

Slate—whose deep-rooted Dylan expertise includes writing official liner notes and conducting rare interviews with the man himself—led the ensemble with the steady hand of a true rock 'n' roll craftsman. By the time the final chords rang out, City Winery felt less like a modern venue and more like a sacred piece of New York music history. It was a raw, affectionate, and triumphant tribute to an American icon.

Bringing It All Back to Manhattan

Concert Review & Report by Joe Diamond 

Photos & Design by Phil Fiumano 

On June 10th at 11 a.m., New York Rocks TV’s Phil Fiumano and myself were there as NYC officially co-named West 8th Street “Jimi Hendrix Way” to honor the legendary guitarist and cultural icon. 

The dedication ceremony took place at the vibrant corner of Sixth Avenue and West 8th Street in Greenwich Village, less than a block away from Hendrix’s historic Electric Lady Studios.

The street co-naming initiative was led by NYC District 2 Council Member Harvey Epstein, and spearheaded by Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (the Hendrix family-owned company led by Janie Hendrix) along with guitarist and writer Jeff Slate.

A New Educational Partnership

The celebration also marked the public launch of a new national education partnership with Stevie Van Zandt’s groundbreaking TeachRock initiative. This collaboration expands TeachRock’s existing library of more than 500 free, standards-aligned lessons that utilize music and popular culture to teach core subjects like history, social studies, and language arts.

The partnership debuted a new multimedia Hendrix curriculum tailored for middle and high school students titled, “Jimi Hendrix: Rock’s Trailblazing Innovator and Influential Guitarist.” Co-developed with educator and musician John Anthony, the curriculum invites students to explore Hendrix's journey from his Blues and R&B roots to his revolutionary impact on sound design and live performance.

“With TeachRock, we want students to experience that same sense of possibility and discovery that so many of us felt the first time we heard Jimi,” said founder Stevie Van Zandt. “His story, lyrics, and sound remind young people that creativity has no limits.”

Icons Gather to Celebrate

Van Zandt was joined at the ceremony by a distinguished lineup of cultural figures, local educators, and students, including:

*Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.

* Vernon Reid, Grammy Award-winning guitarist of Living Colour

* Valerie Simpson, Legendary songwriter and performer

* Felicia Collins, Acclaimed guitarist (CBS Orchestra/Late Show with David Letterman)

* Eddie Kramer, Renowned producer and engineer who worked closely with Hendrix to conceptualize Electric Lady Studios

The curriculum features exclusive archival footage—including Hendrix's iconic 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival performance—provided by Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. Additionally, TeachRock partnered with NYU’s MusEdLab to build interactive tools that let students experiment directly with the signature guitar effects and sonic innovations that defined Hendrix's revolutionary sound. JimiHendrix.com 

Greenwich Village Street Co-Named "Jimi Hendrix Way" to Honor Rock Legend; Ceremony 

Also Marks Launch of TeachRock’s Hendrix-Themed Multimedia Curriculum

                                                           by Joe Diamond 

                     High-Voltage Bon Scott 80th Birthday Tribute Concert at NY’s Cutting Room 

On Thursday, July 9th, New York Rocks TV attended a high-voltage celebration at NY’s Cutting Room for what would have been iconic AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s 80th birthday.

Presented by the Bon Scott Estate (bonscottofficial.com), Bon’s Birthday Bash brought together an impressive lineup of musicians, friends, and devoted fans for an incredible musical tribute to one of rock's most enduring voices.

The night began with a special pre-show gallery featuring rarely seen live photographs of the Aussie rock god by acclaimed photographer Steve Joester. 

Hosted by Terrie Carr, the tribute concert featured performances by accomplished metal singers both male and female Corey Glover, Constantine Maroulis, Jimmy Kunes, Militia Vox (who’s being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of its Women In Metal: You Will Know My Name exhibit), Peter Shaw, Paul Bertolino, Chris Antos, Devon Marie, Erik Toast, James Maddock, Mig Ayesa, Lisa McQuaid, Craig Allen, Steve Brown, Sean G. Dolan, Craig Schoenbaum, and special guest Frank Ferrer of Guns N' Roses.

Backing the performers throughout the night was an accomplished house band featuring Paul McGilloway on lead guitar, John Jackson on rhythm guitar, Ivan Bodley on bass, and Kenny Soule on drums.

Throughout the evening, performers covered many of Scott’s epic, powerhouse songs (including “T.N.T.,” “Let There Be Rock,” and “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”) that helped define AC/DC's early years, celebrating his unique voice, larger-than-life personality, and lasting influence on generations of rock musicians. Fans sang along to classic favorites while stories and memories underscored the impact Scott continues to have more than four decades after his passing.

Blending live performances, rare photographs, and heartfelt tributes, Bon Scott's 80th Birthday Bash served as both a celebration of his remarkable career and a reminder that his spirit remains very much alive through the music that continues to inspire rock fans around the world.

For more info on Bon Scott, visit bonscottofficial.com.