Jim Morrison and the Doors broke all the rules in the 60s. The music, the attitude, the legal issues, and the eventual early death of Jim in Paris solidified the Doors as one of the most interesting rock bands of all time. Now, the Doors debut LP, ‘The Doors: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition,’ is scheduled […]
Category: Classic Hits
Where Were You on These Huge Music Dates?
You may not remember what you were doing on October 27th, 1975, but you can bet Bruce Springsteen does. This date is the day he appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. “Born to Run” his groundbreaking album was climbing the charts, and the Time cover proved Bruce was the future of rock and roll. […]
Canadians Still Working Hard
Are you curious what rockers from north of the border are still rockin’? Well, allow us to help with your curiosity… Randy Bachman, of Bachman Turner Overdrive, is on the road getting ready for a vigorous 2017, with his latest live events scheduled for January 14th at Orleans Showroom, Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las […]
Bono’s Big 2016 and More
U2’s Bono recently made the news for an investment he’s made. He and Edge have invested in a food-tech startup from Ireland called Nuritas. The company deploys artificial intelligence, along with DNA to develop food supplements and synthetic drugs. 2016 was a fruitful year for Bono, having toured world-wide, receiving Glamour Magazine’s ‘Man of the […]
Motor City Showcasing Rock and Cars
Every year in the Motor City the city proudly unveils the latest cars in the annual North American International Car Show. If you’re a fan of hot cars and great rock and roll, be sure to check out the Beach Boys in concert Friday January 13th, at Cobo Center, right after the charity preview. The […]
Bruce Hornsby is Awesome – ‘That’s Just the Way it Is’
Did you realize that the smash hit “That’s Just the Way it Is” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range is 30 years old? Let’s take a closer look at Bruce and his journey to fame and fortune. All 30+ years of it! Bruce was born in Williamsburg, VA in 1954 in a modest home, growing […]
The Top Tunes from 1977
Little did we know that when the new movie ‘Star Wars’ would hit the theaters in 1977, it would change the movie world forever. On TV, the miniseries ‘Roots’ draws an audience of 130 million, and the Grammy Record of the Year would be “This Masquerade,” by George Benson. What were the top rock tunes […]
Album Releases in Early 2017 We’re Looking Forward To
The winter can be a dreary season given the falling snow in most of the country. Let’s warm things up with a look at the latest music releases scheduled for the early part of 2017… Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker cranked out a ton of hits as ‘Cream’ and their 1966 debut album […]
Touring Artists, Stars Celebrating and More in This Week’s Headlines
So you didn’t win the Powerball. Well, neither did we, so we all went back to work today. Here are a few rock headlines to put a smile on your face and get you started in the right direction… There’s still time to book a cruise with your favorite rockers as the Rock Legends IV […]
Remembering 2016’s Fallen Stars
2016 was a devastating year for holding on to our heros, as death pushed so many of our music stars off the stage. Check out the list below and see if you don’t agree… Prince died of an accidental prescription overdose, leaving so much music left to hear. George Michael tragically died of heart failure […]