People often tell famous people “hey you should write a book.” Musicians have often taken the autobiography as a cathartic exercise. Here are a few of our favs… Nikki Sixx and his “Heroine Diaries” from 2007 is a revealing and depressing account of fame, fortune, and addiction. ‘My Cross to Bear’ by Greg Allman is […]
The Allman Brothers (Macon, GA) need to be considered the top southern band of all time, generating amazing interest and record sales from the late 60s through the 70s. Tragedy and triumph has always defined this five-man band. Dickey Betts “Blue Sky” alone makes this southern band the winner and still champion of this wonderful […]
In the early 70s there was a nice young Jewish boy by the name of Eric Carmen, growing up in the Cleveland suburbs and going to college at the respected John Carroll University. He played in a few garage bands until forming the Raspberries, a bunch of clean cut men playing clean sounding guitar based […]
Ron Howard’s “Beatles: 8 Days A Week” movie opened to rave reviews last week in London, bringing Paul and Ringo to the red carpet. Here are a few fun fact about this ‘must see’ movie… Ringo was the glue that made this movie, shares director Ron Howard. Ringo provided the best memories, memorabilia and materials […]
On November 30th 1955 a child was born, William Michael Albert Broad. William would eventually grow up to be the Billy Idol we know and love today. Although his first album ‘Billy Idol’ was warmly received, it was his second release ‘Rebel Yell’ that made our day. The LP included the pounding singles “Eyes Without […]
ZZ Top began in the late 60s as the best of class blues and commercial rock group, inspiring all others that came after them. ZZ is simply three dudes that generate an incredible wall of sound. They must be on your bucket list to see live. The band has sold over 50 million albums, earned […]
In 1972, the time Disco was beginning to take hold of the country like a bad virus, four lads from the UK known as Foghat started their musical journey with an album called “Foghat” releasing the old blues remake hit “I Just Want to Make Love to You” (Willie Dixon). The band enjoyed success for […]
A meteor is headed our way and you have one hour till you meet your maker. Here are the tunes you’ll need to prepare for eternity… “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M is the perfect ‘see ya’ song. Michael Stipe proved his tenor and tone winning a few Grammys in 1991. The song was inspired by […]
Rock bands can be pretty fickle on stage and in their personal lives, yet when it comes to the requests some bands make for their venue dressing rooms – it can get really funky. Here are some odd demands or requirements for dressing rooms a few of the biggest stars require while on the road… […]
Neil Young is Canadian. Glass Tiger, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Guess Who, Loverboy, Nickleback, and Joni Mitchell are as well. Did you know that Paul Anka, April Wine, The Five Man Electrical Band, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, John Kay from Steppenwolf, BS&Ts David Clayton Thomas, and Denny Doherty of the […]