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John The Rock Doctor

John The Rock Doctor is our man for many reviews throughout the entire life of Gonzo Magazine AND Gonzoonline.ca. We appreciate and respect having him onboard all these years as does all our hard working artists who he writes about. John also works for NewCap Radio out of Lloydminster Alberta.

THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF NOV 20

ROCKSTAR Dolly Parton (Butterfly Records) **** When Dolly Parton first announced her rock album I thought she was kidding, but the thought was intriguing.  Now here...

THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF NOV 13

FROM THE BEATLES TO THE BLUEBIRD Kent Blazy (independent) **** ½ This is a heartfelt tribute to The Beatles (or ‘The Fabs’ as George Harrison used...

THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF NOV 6

MEMPHIS CALLING Emma Wilson (independent) ***** An incredible voice and an incredible 2nd album here. Emma Wilson’s Memphis Calling is drenched with soul and spirit, enough to move mountains. ...

THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS FOR THE WEEK – OCT 16

CANBORO CANBOROUGH Davis Hall & The Green Lanterns (independent) *** ½ This quirky bit of fun is The Green Lanterns’ sophomore release, a...

HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUG.20TH

IGNITION Streetlight (Frontiers)  ***+ Good album title for the debut from these Swedish rockers.  Sounding like early to mid-80’s Journey, Ignition is keyboard-heavy pop/rock with guitars aplenty, a...

“HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS” FOR THE WEEK OF AUG.14TH

TROUBLE IN PARADISE Big Red Fire Truck (bandcamp) ****+ A brand-new EP from these Australian hard rockers that is just what the doctor ordered. Trouble In...

THE ROCK DOCTOR: ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER BATCH OF REVIEWS

THE DEEP AND THE DIRTY Eric Johanson (Ruf Records) ***** Blues powered rock & roll is just about the best thing there is, and Brooklyn guitarist...

Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – August 1st, 2023

CAN’T SEE THE SUN Geanies (Mule Kick Records) *****+ It’s the debt E.P. from this blues influenced alt rock band.  Not sure if it’s the...

Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – June 4, 2023

CRIMSON & STONE Vermilion Whiskey (independent) ***** Heavy metal southern style- that’s Vermilion Whiskey’s third album, Crimson & Stone. Recalling Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society with a...

Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – May 22, 2023

TRIBUTE Joe Krown (Sledgehammer Records) ***** Sometimes the most fun you have as a reviewer is going into an album with no idea of what to...