Gas in 1970 was below $1 a gallon, Motown music was still strong as the Temptations had crossed over to a more contemporary sound, the Beatles were about to break up (Paul announces he’s leaving in April of 1970) and music was all over the road. Here are the songs that demonstrate just how unusual […]
We continue to mourn the loss of Tom Petty last October 2nd, 2017; his personal belonging has been involved in auctions, his anthology continues to sell wildly on various streaming platforms, Now Tom Petty fans can buy the ultimate Tom Petty experience, a 60-track box set named ‘An American Treasure’ featuring live performances, alternate versions, […]
The Doobies, Zeppelin, Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac rocked the 70s, but while these bands were raking in millions from their hits, the 70s also became fertile ground for the best soul bands and singers to hen their crafts as well. Here’s more of the soul rock stars we know and love… The Isley Brothers took to […]
The Eagles were one of the biggest bands in the 70s because they captured the Folk-Rock sound so well, crossing over from pop to rock so easily. Glenn Frey is no longer with us, Joe Walsh continues to tour, with a benefit for Vets later this month, and others in the band continue to remain […]
Hall and Oates proved to be the most successful 70s duo in music, generating so much interest that the two have been touring lately. Daryl has had a solo project for television called ‘Live from Daryl’s House’ that was a hit with television and music fans over these past few years. We now hear that […]
Recently an alternative rock band reprised the Toto song “Africa” in a live concert, causing quite a stir and increased sales for the original version, giving us a reason to look back at the best rock covers of all time. Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” may have been her biggest song, but it was Otis Redding that […]
Bob Seger’s ill-fated 2017 tour is about to begin again in Kansas City this November, so let’s go back in time and share a few Bob Seger fun facts… Bob’s dad walked out on his family when Bob was 10, which was a defining moment for Bob and his family, one that would influence him […]
So do you do the Twitter? Many rockers do to remain cool and social. We conducted a quick search finding your favorite bands really use social, and have many more Twitter followers for example than we would have imagined, Remember, most of these rockers are in their 60s! Check this brief list below… Aerosmith – […]
The British Invasion was a phenomenon during the mid-1960s. Rock and pop singers, songwriters, and bands traveled across the pond to the good old USA, and the early 60s counter-culture began. Did you know what was on the charts February 1st, 1964? You may call it sleepy but the bands and singers on the American […]
Over a million David Bowie fans visited the “David Bowie Is” New York exhibit this year, with a one-millionth fan in Brooklyn a few weeks ago being awarded a few rare collectibles in celebration of a great run. Now more than a million fans will be able to enjoy the “David Bowie Is” exhibit, as […]