Walter Rossi’s name may not be familiar to many people in the USA but if you grew up in Canada in the mid 70’s he was hard to miss as his music was all over FM radio. Between the years of 1976-1980 he released 3 excellent studio albums which not only showcased his guitar mastery but also proved that he was no slouch in the songwriting department either. Prior to embarking on a solo career he played alongside the legendary Wilson Pickett and was also a member for a brief time of drummer Buddy Miles’ Express before Buddy went on to play with Jimi Hendrix in Band of Gypsys. Walter is an undiscovered gem and exactly why he was never able to achieve success in the US is mind boggling, although lack of money and poor management certainly played a large part in him not achieving recognition south of the border. I would strongly advise you to seek out those 3 early records, his self titled debut album, Six Strings Nine Lives & Diamonds for the Kid, trust me you will not be disappointed. Since the early 80’s he has spent most of his time producing other acts but in early 2004 he had the itch to play live again after being away from the stage for many years, he also found time to release a new CD called Secret Sins. by Ryan Sparks – January 2005