It’s hump day and it’s time to test your knowledge. How are you feeling about your soul knowledge? Match these artists with the corresponding letter that makes sense for them! 1.) Lenny Kravitz 2.) The Average White Band 3.) Jimi Hendrix 4.) Living Colour 5.) Bo Diddley 6.) Chuck Berry 7.) The Chambers Brothers 8.) […]
We know that music and movies go hand in hand, but great music and TV show also have a wonderful relationship. Here at the TV shows that had a hit song for its theme, or TV show that turned its theme into a hit. The theme from the TV show Rockford Files, by prolific producer […]
They began as the Polka Tulk Blues Band in the late 60s, but realized that they needed to change their name to have any chance of becoming rock stars. While tossing round various names to use, they walked past a movie theater that was showing the 1963 Boris Karloff movie ‘Black Sabbath’ which had inspired […]
Declan Patrick MacManus was born in August of 1954, but we know him as Elvis Costello. He’s had a ton of hits, many of them more creative and non-commercial than chart topping. Declan also hit the lottery by marring Diana Krall in 2003. The ceremony took place at Elton John’s home; Diana and Elvis are […]
We’re inching our way to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the commercially bloated holiday season, so let’s start your work week with a few music news headlines… It’s hard to believe but Van Morrison is about to release his 36th album ‘Keep Me Singing’ this month. This gifted performer has earned six Grammy awards and has been […]
How about some Beatle Trivia? These are either True or False. Good luck! 1.) The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show on the 9th of February 1966, the birth of the British Invasion… 2.) The Quarrymen was the Beatles 1st name 3.) Ringo Starr came up with the name of the Beatles 4.) […]
If you’re a big music fan that likes documentaries about the business, Netflix and Amazon Prime just made your day with news that the best ‘Rockumentaries’ are scheduled to be released for viewing on these platforms. Here are a few that will peak your rock interest… ‘Keith Richards: Under The Influence’ is all Keith, all […]
In the early 70s 10cc was began their musical journey as an alternative rock band, not taken in by commercial debauchery or selling out. Sure it’s cool to speak truth to power, but mamas gotta eat! Stewart, Kevin Godley, Graham Gouldman and Lol Crème realized they had better start writing it single, or they would […]
You don’t often think of the 80s as a decade that gave us ‘classic’ songs, but indeed the 80s were both classic and memorable. Here are some of the classics from the 80s. “Jump” by Van Halen proved the band owned the 80s, regardless of whether you’re a David or Sammy fan. This was an […]
“I heard a rumor, they say you have a broken heart” is a lyric from a popular song, but you know how rumors get started. Well, a few of the rumors are true. Check these out! YES, Charles Manson DID write a song for the Beach Boys. Dennis Wilson let Charlie stay at his mansion […]