In the early 70s, one band began a musical journey that is still beating it’s rocking hear today; The Doobie Brothers! The Tom Johnson led brothers hit the charts with “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Listen to the Music,” “Long Train Runnin,” “Jesus is Just Alright,” “China Grove” and “Black Water.” The Michael McDonald led brothers […]
When you think of the birthplaces of great rock bands, you naturally think of LA, New York, Seattle or Chicago. Did you know that little Ivy League city Princeton, NJ is the birthplace of Blues Traveler? John Popper and the boys in the band began in 1987, re-defining ‘blues rock’ to the tune of selling […]
Marc Bolin’s son is busy, no not in the recording studio, but rather in the courtroom; he’s suing the producers and studio the made the film ‘Baby Driver.’ The use of the T. Rex track “Debora” is at the root of the lawsuit, as the family and estate of the Bolin family claim the proper […]
Did you know that Paul Anka, April Wine, The Five Man Electrical Band, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, BS&Ts David Clayton Thomas, and Denny Doherty of the Mamas and Papas were all from the north? Neil Young is Canadian. Glass Tiger, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Guess Who, Loverboy, Nickleback, and Joni […]
Often times life is stranger than fiction. Here are more music fun facts that will blow your mind. Most of the original members of the Eagles toured as backup band for Linda Rondstadt while she was hot on the charts in the very early 70s. Although the band CCR was inducted into the Rock and […]
George Martin is the man sole responsible for the success of the Beatles, so it’s not a stretch to say that without George, the music we enjoy today may be entirely different. Author and Beatles expert Kenneth Womack is finishing up an autobiography that completely details the genius of George Martin, due in September, called […]
The band Yes has had a great run and terrific past 24 months. With iconic progressive rock tunes like “Roundabout” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and admission into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, it’s been a real kick. Yes just announced its late summer and fall tour dates and locations, […]
It’s nearing the beginning of football season, which means for most of you cooler weather and shorter work days. Oh that’s right; it’s still a 40 hour work week. Here are a few music news headlines to take your mind off that meeting this morning… Neil Schon is really mad at other members of Journey […]
Phil Collins announced his retirement from touring and music altogether a few years ago, battling health issues and depression. Phil’s health returned, as did his thirst to be on the road again. His ‘Not Dead Yet’ tour just added more dates for London and Ireland; in the meantime let’s share a few Phil Collins Fun […]
We’re well past the middle of summer, in many states the kids have already gone back to school. Although the Labor Day weekend is the official end of summer, we’re still hoping to keep the sunshine flowing with a look at what we think are the best Summer Songs of all time… “Summer in the […]