38 Special is one of those bands that knows how to make a hit record with plenty of hook for radio airplay. “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Teacher Teacher,” “Back Where You Belong” and “Second Chance” are clear examples of pop songs that make you turn up the volume. The band […]
Summer is in full swing, meaning your favorite sport song is heard at that baseball game, football camp, or sporting event. Here are a few of our favorite hits played during sports action. “Enter Sandman” by Metallica is a classic sports song by a heavy metal band that has been widely accepted – hey even […]
Jon Bon Jovi just finished an exhausting ‘This House is Not For Sale’ tour, and it took all of three minutes to realize that he has been responsible for some really great tunes! Here’s our list of the best of Bob Jovi, in an order we think ranks popularity and significance. Tell us what you […]
We need a road map for this one, but we promise it’s worth it. In the late 60s the lead singer of the relatively unknown Steve Miller Band (he and Steve were 5th grade classmates in Texas) was a singer by the name of Boz Scaggs. Boz broke out on his own, releasing his solo […]
Journey formed in the Bay area in the late 60s, enjoying success with various versions of lineups – the original Journey was put together by the Santana manager as a ‘backup band’ with no intentions of giving the boys the main stage. Here’s an example of the tremendous turnover in the band’s lineup; just in […]
This Memorial Day, be sure to remember those that paid the highest of sacrifice, giving their lives to protect this country. In Rock and Roll there have been many songs that reflect our countries pride. Here are a few worth remembering this day… “Ballad of the Green Beret” by Sgt. Barry Sadler is one of […]
Gregg Allman passed away in Savannah, GA a few days ago, battling liver cancer. There may have been bigger names that influenced a generation, were admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or sold more records, but we think Gregg was truly one of the best ever, and here is why… Gregg was […]
Sad news out of Savannah GA this weekend as Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers, former husband of Cher, and one in a million singer, has passed away at the age of 69. In 1969, brother’s Duane and Gregg Allman, Dickie Betts, Jaimoe Johanson, Butch Trucks, and Berry Oakley began a journey that […]
One of the best concerts to take in this summer is the ‘United We Rock’ tour, combining super groups Styx, Don Felder formerly of the Eagles, and REO Speedwagon. It’s a shame that only Don Felder is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Eagles, and Styx and REO […]
In the 80s and 90s, Canadian acts like Loverboy, Barenaked Ladies, and Bryan Adams were on the charts with songs like “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Summer of ’69,” “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman,” “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” and “Heaven.” These songs are all great Bryan Adams tunes, filling the […]