A few weeks ago one of the television networks aired an Eric Clapton 70s documentary, and it occurred to us that the real story behind the star was a married couple that enjoyed moderate success on the charts, yet deserve their own recognition. Delaney and Bonnie Lynn O’Farrell came from different parts of the county, […]
Monday is here, June has arrived, and we’re all beginning to make plans for a long hot summer. Let’s cool things down on that first day at the office or a home with the kids, with music headlines… Aretha Franklin retired from touring earlier in the year, but that doesn’t mean she’s knitting baby booties. […]
The Moody Blues LP ‘Days of Future Passed’ is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and the Moody Blues are still turning heads with their live performances. Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge remain the trio of members that have sustained success for over five decades, hitting the charts with “Go Now,” in 1964, […]
‘Pet Sounds’ by the Beach Boys is 50 years old this year, considered by many to be the best album from its era. “Wouldn’t it be Nice,” “Sloop John B,” “God Only Knows,” and “Caroline No” all come from this Brian Wilson classic. Glen Campbell plays his 12 string electric guitar on the album, as […]
Peter Frampton was once the child prodigy lead guitarist of the British group ‘Small Faces,’ but left to join ‘Humble Pie’ in the mid-60s. He wanted more than any band could give him though. He left Humble Pie unexpectedly, and at the time it seemed like a poor decision as Humble Pie’s latest LP hit […]
Sports events and great songs always go together, they are a winning combination. Here are more classics that make any sporting event better… “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC is a wonderful song that just sounds right, having its place in sports history as a thunderous opening song. “The Cheap Seats” from Alabama, “Centerfield” from John Fogerty, or […]
Often times great songs get a boost because the song or song title have included a city in its name. We all shout “Born and Raised in South Detroit,” when we hear that special Journey song, especially if we were born in the Motor City. Please take out your #2 pencil and match the song […]
Chris Isaak was born in Stockton, California in 1956, his mom a worker at a potato chip factory, his dad a forklift driver. You might say he came from a blue collar family. Chris was fascinated with rockabilly, a form of rock country born in the late 50s, music made famous by the late Buddy […]
What can you say about the super group Foreigner that hasn’t already been written? Mick Jones is back in good health, and the band continues to carry on. Their debut LP ‘Foreigner’ in 1977 exploded onto the charts with smash singles like “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from […]
If you love the 80s, then the music festival ‘Replay America, the Ultimate 80s’ event is right up your alley. This 80s tribute Billy Ocean, Naked Eyes, The Motels featuring Martha Davis, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and Taylor Dayne, will take place at the Broadmoor World Arena August 16th. Let’s make a case for why […]