Rooster, The Pyramid Centre, Southsea
STRUTTING across the stage with a swagger and a pout reminiscent of a young Mick Jagger, Rooster's lead singer Nick Atkinson has a powerful voice that belies his age.
Belting out the line 'It's good to be here', the crowd surges forward in agreement and the chemistry in the band immediately sets the stage alight.
The four-piece, who formed while at uni in London, cite their influences as the legendary Led Zepplin and Cream. And they more than nod to their hero with their version of Clapton's Sunshine of Your Love, which goes down a storm, despite the fact that most of the audience (mainly teenage girls) haven't a clue it's a cover.
"This one's for the laydees," purrs Nick as the band launches into the full-on ballad Deep and Meaningless. A flurry of girlie screams follow and a bra is flung on stage in appreciation.
Rooster are having a great time, which is evident through the interaction between lead guitarist Luke Potashnick and Atkinson. The band capture a unique rawness and energy, especially while performing their latest single You're So Right For Me. An overuse of power chords can make some songs sound repetitive but when they get it right they strike gold.
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