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 […]
Category: Classic Hits
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 […]
Our Favorite Rock Lyrics
Everyone has favorites, everyone has their favorites. We thought we’d talk about our favorite lines from our favorite hits… “You can check in any time you like, but you can never leave” from Hotel California by the Eagles. We’ve all been there! “It’s a death trap, it’s a suicide rap, we gotta get out while […]
Our Favorite Ozzy Tunes
Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman for the legendary band Black Sabbath, has announced he’s leaving the road with his final tour called ‘No More Tours 2’ getting underway in April in Jacksonville Florida. Ozzy’s a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath (2006) but let’s share what we […]
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 […]