There were plenty of commercially successful soul bands in the 70s, perhaps a decade that seems more diverse then than now. If we created a list of soul rockers from the 70s these stars would be on that list… Earth, Wind and Fire from Chicago set soul, rock and pop records with chart-busting singles, sell-out […]
Fresh off his appearance at the recent Royal wedding with Harry and Meghan, Sir Elton John is back in the news this week with word that delivering one of the most prestigious lecture in the world, the ‘Diana, Princess of Wales Lecture’ to be centered around the battle against HIV this June 8th in London. […]
Love makes the world go around and is always the undercurrent in our favorite songs. In the 80s and 90s, there were hair bands and experimental groups, but love will always find its way. What were the best ballads of the 80s and 90s? Phil Collins released “A Groovy Kind of Love,” “One More Night,” […]
We know that the economy is getting better, the stock market has reached news highs, and now word that Broadway is setting records. One of the driving forces behind Broadway’s success has been the ‘Springsteen on Broadway’ production, extended well past its original run date due to its continued popularity. The numbers are staggering; Gross […]
Southern rock is a sound that combines good old boy Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, the 4th of July, and pickup trucks. Here are even more thoughts on the best southern classic rock bands of all time… Although Lynyrd Skynyrd (Jacksonville, FL) is on their farewell tour, the band continues to rock to the end, which […]
We’re always keeping an eye out for new releases, remastered projects, or extended plays of LPs that we think you’d enjoy. In the month of June, the following releases from your favorite singer or bands are scheduled to drop – enjoy! Cheap Trick and ‘The Epic Archive Vol. 2’ Def Leppard with the 1st installment […]
The 60s was a decade of peace, free love, the Vietnam War, college campus unrest and civil disobedience all rolled into 10 years. There was, however, local radio to give us the soundtrack of our lives. What was the number one song at the end of 1965? Would you believe in the midst of the […]
You know how rumors start. The topic is always juicy, scandalous yes interesting but often untrue. Let’s dispel a few of the more interesting classic rumors… For a period of time, KISS was supposed to stand for ‘Knights in Satan’s Service’ which Gene Simmons continues to deny. Elvis, Jim Morrison, and for few months Paul […]
We’re always keeping an eye out for new releases, remastered projects, or extended plays of LPs that we think you’d enjoy. In the month of June, the following releases from your favorite singer or bands are scheduled to drop – enjoy! Look for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2016) Cheap Trick to release ‘Cheap […]
Neil Young has often been described as the most temperamental member of ‘CSNY,’ but it hasn’t slowed down his momentum or popularity one bit. Over the years his talent has never been questioned, having written classics like “Old Man,” “Needle and the Damage Done,” “Heart of Gold,” and “Rockin in the Free World.” Outside of […]