London’s Hyde Park in July of 2016 was the scene of an incredible night of great music from the worlds’ most talented star; Carole King. The film or documentary of that night is being shown/released in theaters on July 11th at selected venues. Called ‘Carole King — Tapestry: Live at Hyde Park,’ the film will […]
The Doobie Brothers have been writing and singing hit tunes for over 40 years. “Black Water,” “China Grove,” “What a Fool Believes” and “Jesus is Just Alright for Me” are clear examples of some of the best folk/rock/pop ever recorded. Like the group Van Halen, there are two distinctive versions – the Tom Johnston rendition, […]
Rick Springfield is an Australian singer, songwriter, actor and all around famous person that had a dark side growing up, considering suicide at an early age due to his inability to handle stress. Many fans know his as Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital, while others know him as the singer of […]
When you turn on your favorite radio station and hear a great song, the one person that you might never think about is the person who sits in the recording studio behind the glass, mixing and creating the song. ‘Producers’ are the heart and soul of music success; here are a few of the unsung […]
In 1970 the band Queen began a magical musical journey, one that would include incredible highs, soul searching lows, and eventually tragic conclusions. Its lead singer Freddie Mercury would eventually lose his battle with AIDS in 1991, stopping the band in its tracks. Picking up the pieces, Brian May and the remaining members of Queen […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the place to visit this summer if you want to get up close and personal with your favorite artists. The inductees have one thing in common; they all enjoyed (or endured) long and successful careers. There are artists however that are worth mentioning that were famous for […]
The other day we sent out props to the Motor City, then Pittsburgh, with all its great singers, bands, songwriters, and influencers. Today, let’s give out shout out to the great city of Jacksonville, and you’ll learn that this city is rich in music history… Although Ray Charles was born in Greenville FL, he moved […]
In the good old days, nothing was more exciting than buying a record from your favorite band, only realizing that it’s a ‘double disc’ purchase. What were some of the more memorable two-disc releases? We’re still saddened about the recent passing of Gregg Allman, but “The Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East” is a ‘must […]
Did you know that the song “Sister Christian” from Night Ranger is about the drummer’s (Kelly Keagy) real life sister Christy? The band hails from San Francisco, beginning their musical journey in 1982 with original members that came from earlier bands like ‘Sly and the Family Stone,’ ‘Montrose,’ and ‘Rubicon.’ After a lot of hard […]
This year we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles iconic LP ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.’ Here are five things about the album cover we think you’ll find really interesting… 1.) There are 57 photos and nine waxworks of the world’s most famous cultural icons, and gurus; Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar […]