Greg Lake, an original member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 69. These are sad days indeed, as earlier in the year we lost Keith Emerson to self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Greg knocked around England in the mid-60s, playing ‘progressive rock’ music in anonymity until the formation of […]
You’re a pretty smart person that knows a lot about many things, including your favorite music. Let’s see if you knew these ‘Rock and Roll Fun Facts’… Who gave Eric Clapton the ‘Slowhand’ nickname? It was the Yardbirds. The classic song “Freebird” is dedicated to Duane Allman. Did you know that the tune “Blue Sky” […]
Meatloaf has been an enduring meal for nearly 50 years. Coincidentally, Meat Loaf the singer has been an equally enduring recording artist for nearly that long as well. Just this past month, Meat Loaf had made a return to music with the release of his new LP ‘Braver Than We Are’ with tunes written exclusively […]
Heart’s founding daughters, Ann and Nancy Wilson, have released a new home video “Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra” this week, documenting Heart’s first performance at the Royal Albert Hall. The concert was taped during a June 2016 performance at the Royal Albert Hall, and included their biggest songs, “What […]
Astronaut John Glenn died in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 95 today (Thursday). John was an original American hero and member of the NASA space program. We don’t often think of the space program, but the microwave, smoke detectors, solar energy, and even the portable vacuum were all benefits from the space program. John […]
Jimmy Buffett’s best two albums, “Songs You Know by Heart” and “A1A,” are now available on vinyl and would make great stocking stuffers this holiday season. “Songs You Know by Heart” was Jimmy’s most commercial successful album, having sold more than seven million units, with all the radio hits – “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Come Monday,” […]
Sammy Hagar has just released his latest solo project “This is Sammy Hagar— When the Party Started, Volume 1.” The LP concentrates on the songs he’s written and or recorded since leaving Van Halen in the late 90s. Sammy has been busy as a businessman and resident of a beautiful island, while helping his wife […]
Sting was the real talent of the 80s group most called “the most innovative ensemble ever gathered,” known as the ‘Police.’ Well, this past summer Sting and friend (former Genesis lead) Peter Gabriel toured together. Sting has announced his 2017 tour, and we’re very excited about the potential to go and see him live. Here […]
This past Thanksgiving Day, Aretha Franklin and sensation Andy Grammer performed at the Lions vs. Vikings football game on TV. Who else has starred in the middle of sporting events? At various NFL Championship games, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, James Brown, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Missy Elliott, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Michael […]
Nominations for the 2017 Grammy’s were announced with a few surprises. In the category of ‘Best Music Film,’ “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week the Touring Years” by Ron Howard was nominated for a well deserving Grammy. David Bowie received five Grammy nominations: ‘Best Recording Package’ (Blackstar), ‘Best Engineered Album’ (Blackstar) ‘Best Alternative Album’ (Blackstar), […]