Welcome 2017! 10 years ago the mortgage crisis nearly crashed the country’s total economy, while 33 Virginia Tech students were murdered in the country’s worst mass shooting. The music was a bit more up lifting. What were the top rock songs from 2007? Whitesnake “Here I Go Again” Bon Jovi “Livin’ On a Prayer” Poison […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finally admitted Journey after many years of making them wait. Pearl Jam and Tupac made it on their first year of eligibility. We’re happy for all the deserving inductees. However… How is it possible under God’s Green Earth that the Cars, The Doobie Brothers, and a singer that […]
On Saturday, August 1, 1981 at 12:01 AM EST something magical happened; videos were shown of the songs fans heard on the radio. There were VJs, countdowns, and more. What were the most awesome MTV rock videos of the 80s? 1.) “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones 2.) “Thriller” from Michael Jackson 3.) “Love […]
Runners will always remember the exact time of their first marathon, while parents hold the moment of a child’s birth crystal clear in their minds. What were you doing on these significant rock and roll dates? August 16th, 1977 was Elvis Presley’s last day on earth. Although his popularity had waned over the years, his […]
2016 was a devastating year for losing our favorite stars and now 2017 is off to a sad start. Butch Trucks, the original Allman Brothers drummer, has died at the age of 69. The cause of death is unknown. Claude Hudson “Butch” Trucks, born in Jacksonville in 1947, began playing drums while in high school, […]
2017 is bound to be a monumental year; we inaugurated a new President, technology is a year older, and the Chicago Cubs begin the 2017 season as the reigning Champion of Major League Baseball. Life offers moments that are considered bigger than life. What were the biggest moments in rock? February 9th, 1964 is the […]
The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class was announced last month with Journey, Tupac Shakur, Yes, Pearl Jam, ELO, and Joan Baez all being admitted. There was also a special award for musical excellence to Nile Rogers of Chic. Peter Frampton is not yet in the Hall; here are the most compelling reasons […]
One of the music festivals you won’t want to miss in 2017 is the ‘Rock on the Range festival,’ set for May 19-21, at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s festivities will mark the 11th year for the extravaganza, featuring Metallica and Soundgarden. The lineup also includes Primus, Korn, Volbeat, Sum 41, Bush and […]
The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at one of the greatest bands ever formed; Fleetwood Mac. Who knows what Fleetwood Mac would have sounded liked if Peter Green or Bob Welch as chosen to stay, never opening the door for Lindsey and Stevie? Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, John and Christine McVie, and […]
Mick Jones of the band Foreigner is feeling better after a health scare earlier in 2016; so much so he’s written an autobiography called ‘A Foreigner’s Tale’ available soon. Original member Lou Gramm would love a shot at joining the band for a 40th year reunion, but that seems up in the air; rumors indicate […]