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Thom Jennings

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Covers:  Most genres of music with an emphasis on pop, classic rock, country and blues. I also cover stand up comedians.
Music Writer, Niagara Gazette, Podcast Host

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Thom Jennings is an award-winning music writer and aficionado specializing in classic rock music. With an unwavering passion for the genre, he has spent the last 15 years delving into the timeless sounds that defined an era and capturing the essence of legendary artists through his insightful writings.

Thom’s love for classic rock began at an early age. He spent countless hours listening to the iconic sounds of Todd Rundgren, The Who, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Yes, Styx, Rush…

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Aretha Franklin looks back on career, time in Buffalo prior to Seneca Niagara show

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Missing Man-The Vince Welnick Story

Missing Man-The Vince Welnick Story

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Garth Brooks makes Buffalo crowd feel at home

Garth Brooks makes Buffalo crowd feel at home

It's 8:20 p.m. on a hot Saturday night in Orchard Park, and at Highmark Stadium, Garth Brooks is getting read…

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Turntable Tuesday with Thom - Rochester Free Radio

Turntable Tuesday with Thom - Rochester Free Radio

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Don McLean's "American Pie" after 50-Goldmine Magazine

Don McLean's "American Pie" after 50-Goldmine Magazine

Singer-songwriter Don McLean's magnum opus, "American Pie," has been covered by many major recording artists,…

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Q&A: Miranda Lambert dishes on cover tunes and 10 years in music

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JENNINGS: Sit the next local show, sporting event out

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By Thom Jennings
| Niagara Gazette Verified
A recent editorial in a Western New York newspaper argued that Bills fans should sit rather than stand at games, noting that, unlike fans at other stadiums, standing throughout the game is unique to Buffalo. I don't know if it's a Buffalo thing or not, but I do know that the Bills' fan code of conduct states. "Excessive standing or behavior detracting from the enjoyment of fellow guests.
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JENNINGS: Time stands still - but not Rush

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By Thom Jennings
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"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts." That Shakespeare quote may ring a bell for those in the artistic community. For me, it also frames how music, like theater, involves evolving roles and expectations, especially for groups like Rush. My personal journey with Rush began in 1980, when a friend insisted I listen to the drum solo on a live Rush album.
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JENNINGS: Yuri Krivoshein turns childhood love of American music into a life on U.S. stages

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By Thom Jennings
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Igor & the Red Elvises guitarist Yuri Krivoshein's journey to American stages began long before he ever boarded a plane. It started years ago in his Moscow apartment, filled with Western records by bands that influenced most musicians: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, and, surprisingly, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. "My father was a true music lover," Yuri says. "From a very early age, I was listening to all this Western music.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorials for the Medina Journal Register (which is now defunct)

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Way too many times! When I was a kid the little arms used to get jammed together.

How is social media changing news?

Too many people don't take time to correct spelling errors or determine if an outlet is credible.

Awards

NIagara Falls Music Hall of Fame

2023 - Music Journalism/Photography

Lifetime Music Supporter Award from Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame.

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