Billy Joel is a rocker and entertainer that we’ve known and loved for many years so it’s great to see news like this; he just had a baby with his wife Alexis! This is his second with her, his second wife, and third child overall. In not so surprising fashion, it has been kept so […]
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The Eagles have announced a deluxe edition of their classic ‘Hotel California’ album November 24th to celebrate the group’s 40th anniversary of their legendary album. If you love the Foreigner son “Jukebox Hero’ you’ll be pleased to know that the rumors that the song inspiring a musical are true, the production is already underway, opening […]
Grammy Hall of Fame Welcomes 25 Tunes
Winning a Grammy is a life-changing event for any artist. Having a song inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame is perhaps the greatest testament to the value of a song; this year there will be 25 tunes inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Beach Boys, Sly & The Family Stone, Nirvana, Prince, Deep […]
Jackson Browne’s 2018 Acoustic Tour
Jackson Brown is an influential member of rock and roll and activist, having been an influential member of the California folk/rock movement in the late 60s and early 70s. Jackson is on speed dial of every major artist, considered the conscience of rock. Jackson’s just announced a 2018 acoustic tour that will begin in Augusta […]
AC/DC’s World Tour Photo Book Out Today
How many times have you heard someone tell a rock star that “you should write a book?” It seems like a natural decision as rockers have had interesting and troubled lives. Now AC/DC has chosen to make it official with their own autobiography, due this week, the book will be called ‘AC/DC Rock or Bust: […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee The Eurythmics
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees, frankly honoring those that should have been serious consideration years ago. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the supergroup the Eurythmics. Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart met in the mid-80s, cranking out […]
Jackson Browne Announces Initial 2018 Dates
Jackson Browne has been considered one of the founders of California folk and rock, hitting the charts with “Doctor My Eyes,” “Running on Empty,” while earning countless awards along the way. Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and lent his celebrity to social issues fighting world hunger and […]
Prince Memorabilia Generates Lots of Cash at Auction
In a recent auction Prince’s handwritten note for the lyrics of his hit songs “Purple Rain,” and “The Ladder,” along with other personal items yielded thousands of dollars for his estate. In addition to the handwritten lyrics, other items included in the auction were yellow boots worn onstage for live concerts from his touring years, […]
Rolling Stones and HBO Deliver the Goods
The Rolling Stones and HBO are teaming up to bring you a documentary you won’t want to miss called ‘Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge,’ airing November 6th and 7th at 9 p.m. ET. ‘Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge’ is divided into two, two-hour portions, and if you love The Clash, Bruce, the Sex […]
Bruce Hornsby Announces Additional Fall Dates, New LP
The smash hit “That’s Just the Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range is 30 years old. We can’t believe it! Did you know that Bruce has toured with the Grateful Dead, playing in over 100 shows? Bruce is a big sports fan, taking in many college basketball games in the Virginia area. […]