Jackson Browne is a legend in the Folk Rock world, a founding member of the California Folk sound, and all around first class rocker for over 40 years. The son of a military officer, Jackson, was actually born in Heidelberg Germany in 1948, with his family returning to the states and making a home in […]
Glenn Frey, founding member of The Eagles is no longer with us, and we’re taking a look back at a few of our favorite songs from Glenn. “Smugglers Blues” was a monster hit for Glenn in 1984 was a song that was co-written by Glenn, and inspired a Miami Vice episode featuring both the song […]
Are you a fan of ‘Farm Aid’? If so, be sure to make plans to be at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA September 16th for the 2017 version. John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Blackberry Smoke, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Valerie June and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Jack Johnson, and […]
America celebrates the Fourth of July today with parades, fireworks displays, concerts, great food, and lots of beers. We know that the good ole U.S.A. is a winning theme for music of all types, so let’s check out the best patriotic songs of our time… Miley Cyrus and “Party in the U.S.A” is a terrific […]
London’s Hyde Park in July of 2016 was the scene of an incredible night of great music from the worlds’ most talented star; Carole King. The film or documentary of that night is being shown/released in theaters on July 11th at selected venues. Called ‘Carole King — Tapestry: Live at Hyde Park,’ the film will […]
The Doobie Brothers have been writing and singing hit tunes for over 40 years. “Black Water,” “China Grove,” “What a Fool Believes” and “Jesus is Just Alright for Me” are clear examples of some of the best folk/rock/pop ever recorded. Like the group Van Halen, there are two distinctive versions – the Tom Johnston rendition, […]
Rick Springfield is an Australian singer, songwriter, actor and all around famous person that had a dark side growing up, considering suicide at an early age due to his inability to handle stress. Many fans know his as Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital, while others know him as the singer of […]
When you turn on your favorite radio station and hear a great song, the one person that you might never think about is the person who sits in the recording studio behind the glass, mixing and creating the song. ‘Producers’ are the heart and soul of music success; here are a few of the unsung […]
In 1970 the band Queen began a magical musical journey, one that would include incredible highs, soul searching lows, and eventually tragic conclusions. Its lead singer Freddie Mercury would eventually lose his battle with AIDS in 1991, stopping the band in its tracks. Picking up the pieces, Brian May and the remaining members of Queen […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the place to visit this summer if you want to get up close and personal with your favorite artists. The inductees have one thing in common; they all enjoyed (or endured) long and successful careers. There are artists however that are worth mentioning that were famous for […]