Born in downtown Los Angeles and raised in the East San Gabriel, Mark Arvizu has spent his entire life absorbing the sounds, sights, tastes, smells and textures of the far east side of L.A. with a few years in Miami thrown in to add a little soul and flavor.

40 years ago, Patti Smith turned music upside down with Horses, the no-holds-barred riot of verse and riffs that paved the way for punk. In the latest MOJO magazine, she talks exclusively about her creative journey. Meanwhile, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour invites us into his parlour and provides an exclusive Beatles cover for our covermount CD

Danmark/Botoft – Guitar og Kor (Hotel Hunger) Ziegler – Bass (Hotel Hunger) Hoffer – Vokal (Captain Hoffer’s Showband) HanseQrt – Guitar (City-X) Francis – Trommer (Kinky Boot Beast)

The Damn Quails started as a weekly jam session between two Oklahoma songwriters. Gabe Marshall and Bryon White met for a weekly gig that soon attracted all kinds of characters playing various instruments. These sessions quickly attracted a crowd, a semi-stable line-up was formed, and The Damn Quails were born.

I would like to extend my very best wishes for 2015 to all supporters of Wishbone Ash and its music. This last year has proved very challenging for me both personally and professionally and I am extremely grateful for all the encouragement and support that I have received from everyone – my family,