The 80s was filled with interesting music; acts ranging from U2 to Madonna filled the airwaves. Hollywood borrowed many ballads for their blockbuster movies, local radio stations played ‘power ballads,’ and rock bands began to write and record ballads for their lives shows because it brought the women to the concerts. What do we consider […]
72-year-old Rod Stewart is still on the charts with his DNCE collaboration of his 70s tune ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy,” and the party is just getting started, again! Rod is a Brit but has called Los Angeles his home for over 40 years. He’s been married three times and has a total of eight […]
Time flies when you’re having fun, and 1967 seems like the blink of an eye. What were the top albums of 1968 that will be celebrating a 50th birthday in 2018? The Beatles, who enjoyed a 50th birthday party for their LP ‘Sgt. Peppers’ last year, will have another 50th birthday party for “Magical Mystery […]
Bet you didn’t know this AC/DC fun fact… AC/DC one opened for the ‘Dictators’ and the ‘Michael Stanley Band’ at the Palladium in New York City in 1977. The band was full of surprises in their younger days, but unfortunately, the band (like the rest of us) is getting older. Just this year’s producer and […]
John Oates of Hall and Oates fame is taking a turn towards America’s roots for his latest album, finishing up the project called ‘Arkansas,’ expected to drop February second. The overall sound of the album can be best described as a mixture of Delta blues, Dixieland, and bluegrass. The album was recorded in Nashville, the […]
You jump in your car ready for a long trip this holiday season. The emotional urge to listen to great songs from one of your favorite decades, the 80s, is so overpowering that you throw in your ‘80s mix’ tape to get you to your destination. Here’s our suggestion for the playlist… “Don’t Stop Believing” […]
John is a pretty common first name and in recent times there have been some pretty famous Johns. Here’s our list of the best Johns in rock and roll. The late John Lennon of the Beatles may be the most successful (certainly the richest) John, but if you’re a Led Zeppelin fan you probably chose […]
Elton John’s Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will end in May of 2018. In the time Elton’s been a semi-permeant performer at the venue, he’s made millions of dollars while living a relatively normal life. As the marriage of Elton and Caesars Palace has proven to be mutually beneficial, the next […]
This year we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles iconic LP ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.’ Here are five things about the album we think you’ll find really interesting… The album cover displays 57 photos and nine waxworks of the world’s most famous cultural icons which are spiritual and significant. The list includes […]
Todd Rundgren has spent the last 40 years making music. As a performer Todd hit the charts with “Can’t We Be Friends,” “I Saw the Light” and “Hello it’s Me.” He’s also written hit songs for England Dan and John Ford Coley tune “Love is the Answer,” and the Alison Krauss tune “It Wouldn’t Have […]