Terry Ilous and Mark Kendall of Great White – Toronto’s The Rockpile August 20 2012 |
Michael Lardie and Scott Snyder of Great White at Toronto’s The Rockpile August 20 2012 |
Three Quarter Stone after their gig at Toronto’s The Rockpile on August 20 2012 |
Great White Setlist for August 20 2012 at Toronto’s The Rockpile |
Terry Ilous of Great White at The Rockpile – Toronto August 20 2012 |
As much as Ilous was in the spotlight most of the night, most of the eyes were on seriously talented guitarist Kendall. As a founding member of the band, Kendall told us he was having fun again with the new reocrd and the tour. There is no doubt that his statement was true. Spending most of the night with a smile on his face, the man in black (black cap, black shades, black shirt and jeans) whipped out world class guitar solos at all the appropriate times and was dripping sweat from his effort. Kendall promised us that this band gives it their all every night, and it was true. All bands we interview claim to give it their all, but you cant fool the audience. Great White performed with the professionalism and enthusiasm of a band playing in front of 20,000 at a sold out Air Canada Center.
Mark Kendall of Great White at Toronto’s The Rockpile August 20 2012 |
Other highlights of the night were a bluesy I’ve Got Something For You – the lead off single from the new album Elation, the classic rock radio staple Rock Me, and Save Your Love which was probably played in every strip joint in North America in the late 80’s.
Great White in Toronto August 20 2012 |
Great White after the gig for a meet and greet |
Great White guitar raffle |
Verdict: 4 out of 5 – Great White delivered a high caliber set and did not relent in their professionalism and dedication to musicianship. Hard rock may not be in the spotlight of the mass media these days, but Great White took us back to The Sunset Strip circa 1981 tonight and we thank them for it.
Audie Desbrow of Great White |
Michael Lardie of Great White |
Three Quarter Stone opening up for Great White |
Upcoming The Rockpile shows |