Category: Classic Hits

Gene Simmons Writing Book About ‘Club 27’

We’ve learned that Kiss member Gene Simmons is writing a book surrounding the urban legend of the ’27 Club,’ so we thought we’d bring you up to speed on the facts behind the club. There is a conspiracy surrounding the age of 27 on music, as Janis, Jimmy, and many others did, in fact, died […]

New Music Coming in the Next Month

We live in an advanced time, where music that was recorded 30, 40 or 50 years ago can be remastered, touched up, digitally altered, and released in 2018. Here are the expected rock and roll LPs that you’ll want to check out, from mid-February to mid-March… Bon Jovi is about to release his ‘This House […]

2018’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Stars and Songs

This past week we learned that John Mellencamp was a member of the upcoming 2018 class of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. When you think back at the songs John wrote in the 80s and 90s, it makes perfect sense to enshrine John into the Hall. Who are a few other songwriters that distinguished themselves […]

Depeche Mode Didn’t Make the Hall, So They Hit the Road

Depeche Mode was a 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee this year, with apologies to the band for not getting in. The band has been around since 1980, hitting the charts more than 50 times in the UK, selling over 100 million records in their lengthy career. Depeche Mode’s new album is called […]

Just How Good As the Music in 1975?

1975 was an interesting year. Those involved in the Watergate scandal were found guilty and sentenced to prison; ‘SNL’ made its debut on NBC with George Carlin as the first host, Olivia Newton-John, Stevie Wonder and the song “The Way We Were” grabbed a hold of the music headlines. Here are a few songs that […]

The Eagles Extend 2018 Tour

The loss of Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey hasn’t slowed the remainder members down, as the label and Eagles management team has announced an extended 2018 tour. Here are the dates extended from May until the end of the tour. Oh, and remember there will be various collaborations with the Zac Brown Band, James Taylor, and […]

Frampton and Miller Hit the Road

Two of rock’s legends, Steve Miller and Peter Frampton have decided to take a long summer vacation together, roaming across middle America, playing all their hits. Steve got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, while Peter has yet to hear the call. Steve Miller’s debut LP “Children of the Future” is […]

Genesis Founder Tony Banks Drops ‘Five’ Album This Month

Phil Collins and Tony Banks founded Genesis decades ago, eventually growing into a commercial success, selling millions of records. We know that Phil has become a big solo artist, but others in the band have also continued to make great music. Now, keyboardist Tony Banks is working on a project that brings the orchestra on […]