Rocky Athas

ROCKIN' THE BLUES AND SHARIN' THE NEWS!

Legendary Texas Blues Rock Guitarist & Songwriter 

THE STORE IS LIVE!

"Where can I get your music?"

always get this question from fans. Remember when you had to drive to a store, dig through all the product on the shelves, and hope that the CD or record you picked up was actually good? For better or worse, those days are gone.

The good news is that you can still buy music, even without the store. In fact, you are able to preview and purchase my music, without ever leaving your house. How awesome is that?!  

Tower Records, Times Square, NYC 2003

Tower Records, Times Square, NYC 2003

Johnny Winter - Texas Tornado Legend

I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Johnny Winter. I will never forget the first time I heard him play "Be Careful With A Fool", and I just have to share it now. 

Johnny played the blues so fast and clean that I thought he was super human. He was raw and real, a great guitarist and Texas Tornado.

Thank you for all the great years of some of the finest blues rock, Johnny. Nobody will ever sound like you. You were one of a kind. 

MEMORIAL DAY 2014

To my Dad, Nick Athas, and each of his brothers, Bill, Angelo and Sam, who were WWII veterans, I salute you. To my cousin, Jimmy Psalidas, who inspired me to play guitar and to Larry Samford who wrote and sang amazing music with me...I am honored to have known you. Each and every man was a man of character.

To ALL the men and women around the world and here at home, THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice serving our country.

 

Larry Samford - One of the Good Guys

My brother is gone, and his words are the gift he left with us.

Had a talk with God this morning
'bout me and you
Turned my face to the heavens
And cried, "God, what am I gonna do?".........without you.......

He was one of the best men I ever knew. He was the most honest, "I've got your back" kind of man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He left a hole in my heart that no one but Larry can fill. Please pray continuously for Tracy and all of Larry's family as we learn to live without him.

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