The next time you see Kinks front man Ray Davies, please remember to call him ‘Sir.’ Announced just before New Year’s, England’s Queen designated Ray to be knighted for his “services to the arts”. Victoria (Posh Spice) Beckham of the Spice Girls will also receive an award for her “services to the fashion industry.” Who […]
Who is the USA’s favorite band or singer? You could make the argument that Fleetwood Mac, KISS or Journey could be considered. Recently, a poll was taken in the UK asking to name the greatest native born rocker; David Bowie was honored as the UK’s favorite rock band or artist. Let’s go around the world […]
The M3 Rock Festival is scheduled for later April of this year in Columbia MD. Did you know that the festival has added another day of music, featuring the best of ‘Southern Rock.’? This festival addition made us wonder what might be considered the best ‘Southern Rock’ band of all time… Here are a few […]
Have you ever heard of the ‘M3 Rock Festival’ in Columbia, MD? The rock and roll extravaganza is typically staged at Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion on Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th. If you’re a fan of the Southern Rock Genre, the festival is adding another day at the M3 Rock Festival to be […]
The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class was announced last month with Pearl Jam, ELO, Journey, Tupac Shakur, Joan Baez and Yes all being admitted. Nile Rogers of Chic received a special award for musical excellence. The band Boston is not yet in the Hall, but here are the most excellent reasons they […]
Prince’s music has recently been found only on TIDAL, but come February 12 that will all change. February 12 is the date that his entire catalog hits all streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and TIDAL among others. This is exciting news for Prince fans who have felt deprived of his music lately. Many feel […]
Eddie Vedder gave $10,000 of his own money a few days before Christmas to keep a few families from being evited from their homes, making us wonder what other rocker have been generous with their time and money. Here’s what we’ve come up with… Bono from U2 started a charity called (RED) helping raise over […]
The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at various deserving artists; today we’ll get a closer ‘look see’ at KISS. Imagine a band of musicians getting ready to climb in stage in front of thousands of screaming fans, wearing body paint? The band began in New York City in January 1973, beginning with […]
Roger Waters of Pink Floyd has had an amazing career. The ‘Roger Waters – Us + Them tour’ will launch in the U.S. on May 26 in Kansas City. Roger has been one of the more controversial members of Pink Floyd, causing a stir with his Middle East political views, and feuding with other members […]
Two iconic music legends have booked time on the morning talk shows this week; no Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper are not romantically involved, but they will be spending time together this summer. Both have agreed to join forces on the road for an 18-stop tour, beginning in Hollywood, FL right after the 4th of […]