There’s an old saying that it’s better to be a ‘king maker’ than the ‘king,’ as kings come and go, but king makers enjoy both anonymity and wealth. In rock and roll, there stands three king makers, the men behind three legendary bands. Their names are Robert Stigwood, George Martin, and Murray Wilson. Let’s spend […]
Tom Petty died last week at the age of 66, his last show at the Hollywood Bowl the night before. Tom and the Heartbreakers had been on a 40th-anniversary tour which began earlier this year and would end with two shows in New York in November. Over the weekend country music star Jason Aldean (starring […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees last, beginning the long wait for those who might get the ‘call from the hall’ that would change their lives forever. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the 60s group the Zombies. […]
The dearly departed Jeff Healey was a good friend who had great success as an artist, but appeared in film as a singer and friend to Patrick Swayze in Patrick’s movie ‘Roadhouse,’ making us remember other rockers who had their moment in film and television. Here’s our brief list… Who could forget Jon Bon Jovi […]
Imagine a group of talented performers on tour for the sole purpose of honoring David Bowie? Well, imagine no more, as tickets for the 2018 ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ concerts have already gone on sale, and the night is all about David Bowie and his music. The entourage also includes King Crimson’s Adrian Belew, and Sting’s […]
David Crosby has been considered one of the founders of rock and roll, an original member of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the iconic Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. He’s recorded five solo albums over the years, releasing his sixth LP this week called ‘Sky Trails.’ ‘Sky Trails’ contains less acoustic tunes than his previous […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees, those of which who get the call will be included in the most exclusive club in all of music. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. And the nominees are (drum roll please)… The Zombies, Kate Bush, The […]
Bob Seger is having a breakout year, well after the pinnacle of his iconic career. His management team just announced the details of a new Bob Seger LP ‘I Knew You When’ dropping in early November, and unfortunately, the news that he will have to cancel the rest of his Runaway Train Tour. Apparently, his […]
The Irish supergroup U2 is finishing up the ‘Joshua Tree’ Tour, but there has been news outside of the tour that has kept them in the news. Bono was recently named in a business magazine as one of the most successful businessmen of our time, and U2’s label announced that their new album ‘Songs of […]
Great songs make you turn the knob up to 11 and send a ‘feel good’ vibe through your entire body when you hear them. In many cases, our favorite songs are catchy little tunes that were either one-hit wonders or silly little hits. Here’s a brief list of great songs that make you feel good. […]