With the 2001 release of Fallin Alicia Keys was declared one of the most promising new of artists of the twenty-first century and she continues to fulfill that prophecy. All four of her albums have reached number one, and she has honed her craft with every release.
Johnny Strong: “Music Better Than Making Sandwiches”
On Nov. 24, I had the opportunity to interview front man Johnny Strong of Operator before their show at Jannus Landing. He liked to make jokes and he did not censor himself. He talked with his hands; emphasizing and illustrating the words he said. Operator just released their debut album, Soulcrusher, and has been on tour for the past year with the bands Hinder, Paparoach, Buckcherry, Black Stone Cherry, and Shinedown.