New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 5 | Page 63

Nashville Rock.” Andy Summers rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s as the guitarist of the legendary award-winning, multi-million- selling rock band The Police - a group that was recognized as the most successful and criti- cally acclaimed band of the era. There was a multi-year stretch when you couldn’t turn on the radio and not hear the talented trio. Upon disbanding, Summers launched a prolific solo career that continues to this day with the release of Triboluminescenc, which is actually a scientific word that means creating light from dark. The guitarist’s current di- rection is an experimental one that probably won’t be getting much airplay. Most likely that suits him just fine as he’s been there, done that and sold the T-shirts. Andy calls his new style “New Exotic” and that fits as the album’s nine tracks are individu- al soundscapes with the power to transport you to far off places in your imagination. Summers The Next Generation of Rock Radio Listen online at 90.5thenight.org Listen online at 90.5thenight.org NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 5 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 63