They say the truth is far more interesting than something made up. Think about rock and roll and check these true details out… The Eagles started out as the backup group for Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins as the drummer for Genesis, Glenn Frey on the early Bob Seger singles, Sheryl Crow as background singer for […]
What would be a reaction if you discovered that a bar opened in your honor, with the theme dedicated to you? Ask Bob Seger, as a bar recently opened in Unionville, Michigan called ‘Cat Man Do’ which of course is close to his hit single ‘Katmandu’ from in 1975. At the ‘Cat Man Do’ you’ll […]
John Lennon’s widow was considered an accomplished musician in her day prior to meeting John in the 60s, and to remind us she’s about to release ‘Warzone’ in October – 13 of her songs previously released in 70s to now. So, you may not have known that Yoko was a gifted musician, here are a […]
In the mid-60s smack dap in the middle of acid rock, Vietnam War unrest and more, stood one band that broke through to become American teenage idols and chart-busters; the Monkees. You may remember that the most talented of the musicians was and still is Michael Nesmith. Michael had planned a full summer tour until […]
The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore East’ in 1971 is still considered one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. Now we’ll be able to have something to compare this iconic LP too, as the album ‘Fillmore East February 1970’ has just been released. ‘Fillmore East February 1970’ is taken from the seven live performances […]
‘Confessin’ the Blues’ a new album could be from blues stars Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, or Joe Bonamassa, but it’s not. The upcoming LP ‘Confessin’ the Blues’ is from the Rolling Stones, and it rocks. The project features covers from the best blues tunes ever recorded and covers over 40 songs in all. The Stones […]
70s Folk Rock star Jackson Brown has earned many awards; being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or the Songwriter Hall of Fame, but it’s unlikely that this upcoming honor will be duplicated; he’s been chosen to be recognized with the 2018 Gandhi Peace Award for his work with human causes, the […]
Jeff Lynne and ELO have been the subject of a Showtime special this year, generating lots of interest in the band; so much so they collected their talents for a long overdue tour. Recently the band opened with “Standing in the Rain” and some 20 songs later finished with “Roll Over Beethoven” thrilling the audiences. […]
You may have heard about it already, but it’s worth mentioning today. There is a venue in Seattle known as The Showbox that many artists are trying to save. In total there are 150 names, big and small, trying to keep this location around including the likes of Macklemore, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), […]
The eccentric artist Elvis Costello is about to release a new album with his band the Imposters this October, simply called ‘Look Now’ a collaborative project with Carole King and 60s songwriter Burt Bacharach. The Imposters and Elvis are out on the road, so let’s be sure to check them out this year… November 2nd, […]