Walter Becker was one-half of the famous Steely Dan band, tragically passing away a few weeks ago. Walter wrote or co-wrote “FM (No Static At All),” “My Old School,” “Deacon Blues,” “Do It Again,” “Reelin’ in the Years,” and “Hey 19,” Steely Dan’s biggest hits. Donald Fagen recently announced that in Walter’s honor the show […]
“Life In 12 Bars” is an exciting Showtime documentary that chronicles the life and times of Eric Clapton, premiering in a few days at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. The documentary was directed by the “Driving Miss Daisy’ star and Oscar-winner Lili Fini Zanuck. “Life In 12 Bars” will also air on Showtime in […]
Here are the latest rock and roll headlines… The remaining Todd Rundgren “Yes 2017 Festival of Love Tour’ has been canceled due to the death of Yes guitarist Steve Howe’s son Virgil. Virgil was in his own band called Little Barrie, but if you watch the ‘Better Call Saul’ TV show, you’ll hear him in […]
What were the most significant television moments in rock and roll, the events that changed everything? Doris Day and Mitch Miller were on the music charts in January of 1964, prior to the Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show. On February 9, 1964, the Fab Four performed “All My Loving,” “I Saw Her Standing […]
Bon Jovi’s 14th studio album was released a while ago, called “This House Is Not For Sale.” A highly successful tour followed, with Jon staying busy. A few weeks ago Jon gave a concert in New Jersey at the Dicks Sporting Goods Open; when will this dude slow down? How did it all begin for […]
Bob Dylan has been making great music for over 50 years; and recently in the news in a second-hand way, as Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Joan Osborne has a new LP called ‘The Songs of Bob Dylan’ out, keeping Robert top of mind. Robert Allen Zimmerman was born May 24, 1941, and was one […]
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 […]