From the Lynyrd Skynyrd and Buddy Holly plane crashes, to remembering where you were when the Beatles stepped on the Ed Sullivan stage in 1964, rock and roll ‘moments in time’ are part of the soundtrack of our lives. Bob Dylan was being hailed as the voice of the 60s generation with his folk songs […]
We’re getting closer to Halloween which means Thanksgiving can’t be far off; time sure flies when you’re having fun! How about putting more fun into your weekday with a few music news headlines… Chicago has announced that in addition to their rich fall touring schedule, they are going to be in Las Vegas for a […]
This November Whitesnake will release the ‘Purple Tour LP, the album and subsequent 2015 tour of the same name is not quite a greatest hits, but filled with their classic songs and a few new tracks. The group Whitesnake was an interesting and successful hair band from the early days of rock and roll, hitting […]
Ringo Star is a legend, and a member of perhaps the greatest band in all of music – the Beatles. Ringo replaced Pete Best in the early days of the Beatles, well before they were discovered, and for many years became his claim to fame. The other accomplishment is that he married Barbara Bach of […]
The late Prince had many people in his entourage, including a personal photographer and longtime friend Afshin Shahidi. Afshin spent 20 years following Prince on the road and in personal moments, and now is publishing never been seen photos of Prince, offering a real insight into the music icon’s life. ‘Prince; A Private View’ has […]
The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced this past week that they will be in the lineup for the ‘2017 Stand Up for Heroes benefit,’ which takes place at MSG (Madison Square Garden) in New York City on November 7th. The ‘2017 Stand Up for Heroes’ benefit is the annual event designed to raise money for […]
In 1981 the price of gas was $1.25 per gallon, the movies ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ were popular on the silver screen, while Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were newborn babies. What were the top songs of 1981? “Don’t Stop Believing” – Journey “(Just Like) Starting Over” – John Lennon […]
The end of the week is almost here! Let’s talk some music headlines to get our mind off of work… Bruce Springsteen continues to rock on Broadway, hitting big money and sold out shows in its 1st week. The performances are at the historic Walter Kerr theater and run November first through the fourth, November […]
Alice Cooper was destined to be a renegade. He grew up in a deeply religious home, his father an LDS minister. He tries to deal with the pressure these days by being on the golf course as much as he can, even creating a charity tournament in the Phoenix area held each year. He’s also […]
Billy Joel celebrated last year’s New Year’s Eve by having a party in Florida for a few thousand of his best friends. Billy had so much fun he’s decided to do it again, planning a New Year’s Eve show at BB&T Center in Sunrise, a few miles from Miami Florida. Tickets for the event are […]