The 70s was an interesting decade. The Vietnam War was winding down, the Carpenters had hit songs on the radio, and the evil sounds of Disco were about to mangle the best years of our lives. Rock and roll artists and bands struggled to find radio airplay, which eventually bore the explosion of FM radio. […]
Category: Classic Hits
Foreigner Then and Now
“Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice” and “I Want to Know What Love Is,” are signature songs from one of the greatest rock bands of our time – Foreigner. The band looks a bit different from the initial lineup, now showcasing the talents of Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson […]
The 2017 Mountain Jam Headliners and More
There may never be another Woodstock Music Festival, but every year the Mountain Jam Festival does its thing, bringing the best rockers outdoors for three glorious nights. The event is scheduled for June 16-18 at Hunter Mountain in Hunter, N.Y. a few weeks earlier than its typical date to increase the chances of good weather, […]
Monday’s Music Headlines
There aren’t that many shopping days till Christmas, so be sure to check that gift list for your upcoming trek to the stores. It’s Monday, let’s share a few music news headlines… There may never be another Woodstock music festival, but the lineup for the 2017 Mountain Jam, in upstate New York was recently announced. […]
Why Many Owe Sly and the Family Stone a Great Deal of Thanks
Sly and the Family Stone was an incredible rock/funk/pop band that had a ton of soulful and pop hits in the late 60s and 70s. It’s safe to say that the soul bands that sprouted across the US in the 80s and 90s owe a debt of gratitude to Sly. In 2016, there was good […]
The Top 9 From 1991
1991 was an interesting year. The Gulf War was in its early stages, Clarence Thomas was being vetted in public hearings for his inclusion into the Supreme Court, and AIDs was still a very scary public health issue. What were the ‘Top 9 Songs’ 25 years ago? Check them out! 1.) I Love Rock ‘n’ […]
Rockers That Left Us Way Too Soon
Recent rock and roll deaths include Bill Ham (the first ZZ Top manager), Leon Russell, and Tony Barrow (former Beatles press agent credited for coining the term ‘Fab Four’ nickname). How is it that a few of our favorite stars who drank and dabbled in drugs could still be alive, while others died? Many notable […]
Prince’s Estate Receives Estimated Worth
For the first time since Prince’s death, an estimate to what his estate is worth has been released by the court. They have said that his estate is worth about $200 million. Because of Prince having no will, craziness has ensued and that is why we continue to talk about him and his death almost […]
Many Many Reasons to Visit Las Vegas
Our favorite singers got smart a few years ago and got off the road on typical tours to take residencies in Las Vegas, making their fans come to them. It’s a ‘win win’ to visit Vegas, the city that never sleeps, and see your favorite star in concert. As you begin to think about the […]
Memphis’ Unique Hall of Fame and Its Members
There are many Halls of Fame. There’s the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH (the Cooperstown of Halls) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, among many others. Did you know that most states have ‘Halls’ to recognize their native sons? Rarely are there Hall of Fames dedicated to cities… Among the short […]