In the late 60s and early 70s a five-man band from London broke onto the music scene in the US, with horn, rock, soul and a weird name; Supertramp! Their 1979 LP “Breakfast In America,” was their signature album, and the group ultimately would sell nearly 75 million records. The founder of the group (and […]
Often times when we think of great music, we think of the 60s and 70s. The 80s gave us some righteous songs as well. “Livin’ on a Prayer” from Bon Jovi became a stadium staple, with the boys enjoying loud crowds and a memorable hook. The blue-collar work ethic of the 80s was definitely represented […]
The ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album celebrated its 50th anniversary this summer. The much celebrated Ron Howard documentary was met with great success, nominated for various awards… Did you know…? Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best early on, but he didn’t play on the single “Love Me Do,” because manager George Martin wasn’t happy […]
Red Rocks Amphitheater is located in the county of Denver and has been the scene of some of the greatest live music moments in our lifetime. The venue sits amongst the mountains, with perfect acoustics and romantic undertones. Would you believe the first live event was held in 1911, with a performance from Mary Garden […]
Tragedy has struck the family of Yes guitarist Steve Howe with word of the death of his younger son Virgil. The cause of death has yet to be revealed, but the remaining dates for the Todd Rundgren ‘Yes Festival’ tour have been canceled to allow Steve to deal with his family’s loss. Virgil, age 42, […]
What do you think it was like to be a Beatle? Well, Paul McCartney will be giving one lucky fan a chance to at least sing with him in the iconic song “Get Back.” If you visit online Omaze.com/Paul, you’ll have a chance to give to a worthy cause and put yourself in the running […]
When you think of rock and roll, you immediately think of iconic guitar riffs, incredible vocals, or solid keyboard solos. What about the dude with the saxophone? Let’s show some love for the poor child that was probably picked on in school, only to get revenge by being a rock star. Clarence Clemmons, a member […]
Here are the latest cool music news headlines… Chad Allan, the founding member of the ‘Guess Who,’ has suffered a stroke and had been admitted to a British Columbia hospital. Chad is currently 74. The Who performed ‘Tommy’ live last year at the Royal Albert Hall. You may not have been in the audience, but […]
Van Morrison is a rock legend, having hit the charts in the mid-60s with “Brown Eyed Girl” then decades later with “Have I Told You Lately,’ and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Van is in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (he became the first living honoree not to attend his own induction), […]
Often times, our favorite stars take a break from being rich and famous, turning their efforts to a good cause. Well, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee of the current Doobie Brothers lineup have agreed to be the headliners for ‘We Are One,’ October 3 at the Mayan Theater in Los Angles. The ‘Playing […]