Soul music can be funk, rock, Hip Hop, Blues and more. There’s the Philly Sound, the Motown Sound, and the great sound from the Stax label. Here’s our soul salute today… The classic song “Soul Man” was a bit hit for Sam and Dave, used in the Blues Brothers movie and covered by over 25 […]
We’re working our way to Friday, and I the meantime here are a few music news headlines… Judas Priest has been announced as one of the headliners for the 2018 Bloodstock Festival. Held over the summer in the UK, past rockers have been the cream of the crock for heavy metal. Cheap Trick will be […]
There’s an old saying that it’s better to be a ‘kingmaker’ than the ‘king,’ as kings come and go, but king makers enjoy both anonymity and wealth. In rock and roll, there stands three kingmakers, the men behind 3 legendary bands. Their names are Robert Stigwood, George Martin, and Murray Wilson. Let’s spend a little […]
Tom Petty has officially passed away at the age of 66. There had been conflicting reports from both medical officials and family up until now, but it’s been confirmed by his management group. Tom was found by paramedics in his Malibu home late Sunday night in full cardiac arrest, rushed to the hospital, placed on […]
Every year the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall Fame are announced, and every year true music fans ask “where are the Doobie Brothers,” “Why aren’t the Moody Blues in the Hall,” etc. To make matters worse, a few bands are admitted to the hall in their first year of eligibility, making other fans […]
The KISS Kruise VII is getting ready to cruise with more stars and activities. We mentioned this earlier in the year, so consider this your ‘last call,’ as the ship departs from the port of New Orleans on November 5th, with a waiting list being formed for typical cancellations – thus rooms may still be […]
Editor’s Note: Conflicting reports continue to be released concerning Tom Petty’s health. We will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. Our best wishes are with him and his family at this time. Tom Petty, who was found unconscious and non-responsive after going into full cardiac arrest in his Malibu home late Sunday night, […]
The Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller are on the little screen just begging you to join them on the upcoming Dan Rather AXS TV’s ‘The Big Interview Show.’ The season begins on Tuesday, October 10, with Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Sharon Osbourne. But wait there’s more; this season also includes Geddy Lee, E. Street […]
If you love complicated guitar riffs and heavy metal songs, then you already know that virtuoso Joe Satriani is one of best around. He’s releasing his 16th solo LP in early 2018, gelling his fans where to come see him this winter with a tour he’s calling his ‘G3 Tour.’ His latest LP is called […]
A new three-CD compilation filled with artists who recorded for the iconic Stax Records label was released last week called ‘Soulsville U.S.A.: A Celebration of Stax.’ It’s hard to believe but the Stax label is now 60 years old! Who recorded on the Stax label? Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Eddie Floyd, The Staple Singers, […]