Nicknames can be a term of endearment, or a term designed to be funny, obvious or discourteous. In the world of rock and roll, nicknames are often both but always earned. Here’s a list of commonly known nicknames of our favorite stars, simply match the number nickname with the letter artists. 1.) The Prince of […]
Two of the most popular 60s and 70s acts in rock and roll, John Fogerty, and ZZ Top decided to get back together for their upcoming “Blues and Bayous” tour. Tickets are already available, and Willie Nelson (health providing) has decided to join the bands for their June 26th show in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. May […]
Eddie Mahoney was born in the New York area, wanting to grow up and become a fireman or policemen like many of his uncles and close relatives. Eddie ran into a problem; he could also make tons of money by being a rock and roll star. Well, that was an easy decision. Now the AXS […]
Phil Lesh, one of the original members of the Grateful Dead recently hosted a benefit concert in San Rafael, California called ‘All Children Are Our Children,” which was a moment of remembrance or the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. The Grateful Dead rarely spent money on radio commercials […]
1983 seems like a lifetime away, but let’s be Men at Work, and check out the soundtrack of our lives in the early 80s. What were the ‘Top Rock Songs of 1983?’ 1.) “Every Breath You Take” The Police 2.) “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” Journey 3.) “Stand Back” Stevie Nicks 4.) “She’s a Beauty” The […]
Jackson Browne is a 69-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rocker that was born in Germany when his dad was stationed overseas, immigrated to southern California, and became a founding member of the Folk Rock scene in the late 60s. Jackson is currently overseas, but about to return for a lengthy tour. Here are […]
Let’s share some more interesting rock and roll fun facts… This may not surprise you, but Zeppelin member John Bonham consumed at least 40 shots of vodka on the last night of his life. There are 4,000 versions or ‘covers’ of the Beatles hit ‘Yesterday,” it’s been estimated that the song has been played 8 […]
We love fun facts. Here are a few cool things you may not have known about your favorite rockers and their songs… The classic Deep Purple song “Smoke On The Water” is about the Montreux 1971 concert where Frank Zappa’s bungalow burned to the ground. Eddie Van Halen plays the lead on “Beat It” from […]
If you’re a Stone Temple Pilots fan, this will excite you; Showtime is finishing up a documentary about the STP that will offer real insights, interviews, new music, and all the inside information about this terrific band. There will also be a focus on the late Scott Weiland. The music world was yearning for something […]
Paul Simon has had an incredible career as both songwriter and performer. As Simon and Garfunkel, the two sold over 100 million records and played every venue in America, gaining international fame from the ‘Graduate’ soundtrack in the early 70’s. Paul Simon began his musical career in high school when he met Arthur Garfunkel and […]