Modern Rock Review’s very first feature, published on the day we launched (October 10, 2010), was an extensive profile that celebrated the career of Pennsylvania based rock band, The Badlees. We have since updated this 7-part “Badlees Story” to reflect recent events by the group. Original Intro, October 10, 2010 Today marks the 20th anniversary … Read more
February 21, 2012 by Karyn Albano When I heard Steve Earle was coming to the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA, I knew this was something I had to experience. I was excited to get a pair of seats for my husband and I in the front row of the orchestra, just behind the “pit†seats … Read more
January 14, 2011 by Sigourney Soul NOTE: This review was originally published at DAMESofPA.com on January 14, 2010. Some of Pennsylvania’s finest artists have come together to donate their talents in support of Diane Kovaleski, a young woman from Wilkes-Barre, who suffered a major stroke during a routine surgery in 2007. All songs included on … Read more
Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com Badlees Profile Supporting Articles Full Disclosure by Ric Albano An open and honest revealing of the relationship over the years between members of the Badlees and their families, and the primary authors of this profile and how that shaped its writing. The Backbone of the Band by J.D. … Read more
Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com This profile would not possible, if we did not “stand on the shoulders” of those who were following, documenting, and writing about the Badlees story from the beginning. About a year ago, I came across a web page put together by Alan K. Stout that linked to all … Read more
October 10, 2010 by Ric Albano The Complete Story October 10, 2010 Modern Rock Review has put together a comprehensive profile of the Badlees that tells their story from the very beginning right up until the present day. We have put together a main, historical narrative and tangential articles that expand upon the stories behind … Read more
Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com Intro Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7
Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com Intro Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7
Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com The decision to make a new album was spearheaded by Chris Fetchko, a 27-year-old native of West Hazleton, PA, who eventually replaced Terry Selders as the The Badlees’ new manager. Fetchko, who also worked at Capitol Records in New York City, had actively lobbied the band to let him … Read more