Rock Steady is a classic rock super-group made up of members from bands Foreigner and Bad Company. Former guitarist for Bad Company and Humble Pie Dave Colwell gave us the lowdown on the group.
How did Rock Steady come to be?
Rock Steady is the baby of singer Ronan Kavanagh - a dear friend and great musician who has recently moved to New Zealand - with help from promoter Steve Tree. Ronan sang for my band Bucket & Co when he was based in the United Kingdom.
Why tour New Zealand?
Ronan has wanted to get myself and our other long time mate Rick Will down to New Zealand for a long time. This seemed to be the perfect vehicle. Gordon (Gordon Joll from Kaiwaka) is a respected friend of Ro also ... I've always wanted to visit New Zealand, this is an opportunity of a lifetime. We have toured mainly in the United States and Europe. I am also a Lord of the Rings nut and I can't wait to visit Hobbitland haha!
What can the audience expect?
The tour is Rock Steady play Bad Company and Foreigner so all the big hits really, it's a two hour show of full on rock.
What are your favourite songs?
I've always loved Ready For Love and the song Bad Company, it will be great to play the Foreigner songs such as Hot Blooded, Feels like the First Time.