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. […]
Category: Classic Hits
Artists Band Together to Save Seattle’s The Showbox
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), […]
Elvis Costello Announces Fall Tour, New LP
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, […]
‘Electric Light Orchestra – The U.K. Singles Volume One: 1972-1978′ Drops in September
“Telephone Man” “Don’t Bring Me Down” and “Mr. Blue Sky” were powerful singles from the 70s and 80s group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) led by Jeff Lynn. Now the label and management team for ELO is about to release in September, a real find; ‘Electric Light Orchestra – The U.K. Singles Volume One: 1972-1978,’ the […]
Who Needs an AC/DC Update?
The popular and newspaper The Australia Post became the target of AC/DC fans recently as it published a set of collectible stamps honoring the band and its album covers – the problem is that a few of the cover used were never distributed in Australia. In other AC/DC news, it’s been rumored that AC/DC member […]
Let Us Tell You About the Best 60s Albums
The 60s was an incredible decade that historians often describe as the ideological perfect storm that will never be repeated. Racial and gender strife, the Vietnam War, civil unrest, drug exploration and technological advances were all reflected in the music. Here are our favorite 60s albums… ‘Tommy’ by the Who, ‘Pet Sounds’ from the Beach […]
Elton John Takes Us Into the Weekend
It seems Sir Elton John is in the news weekly with details of the biopic ‘Rocketman’ that is scheduled for a 2019 release. The film will star Taron Egerton as Elton, Jamie Bell will play Bernie Taupin, Bryce Howard as Elton’s mum, and Richard Madden will portray Elton’s manager John Reid. Elton’s net worth is […]
Carlos Santanta Extends Vegas Residency
Guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana has decided to extend his stay in Sin City at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, adding more dates in 2019. Carlos has hit the charts over the years with terrific hits like “Black Magic Woman’ “Oye Como Ca” and “Smooth” but has remained the man to […]
We Loved the 80s… And Still Do!
The 80s was the decade of the MTV network, internet, tech companies, the second British Invasion, female rock bands, and albums that blew you away. Here (in our opinion) are the 80s albums and performers that still rock today… ‘Synchronicity’ by the Police was the breakout album of 1983, containing the hit singles “Every Breath […]
A Lynyrd Skynyrd Documentary You Have to See
Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to make news; they’re on a lengthy farewell tour, and now the subject of a documentary called ‘If I Leave Here Tomorrow’ which will cover the bands horrific plane crash through the aftermath, leaving no stone unturned in the sorted details of rock and roll. The documentary will premiere on the Showtime […]