America celebrates the Fourth of July today with parades, fireworks displays, concerts, great food, and lots of beers. We know that the good ole U.S.A. is a winning theme for music of all types, so let’s check out the best patriotic songs of our time… “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen is the ultimate […]
It’s commonplace for musicians to make campaign contributions to their favorite politician. What’s not common is when a politician gives money to a band or musician. The uncommon has occurred in that a politician has been found guilty of illegal use of a protected song, now being required to pay a penalty to that use. […]
Let’s take a summer trip to the state to Washington, all the way the left of the country. Did you know that the great state of Washington has given the rock world many famous rockers? Here are a list of our favorites… Ann and Nancy Wilson stared as sisters, singing their favorite songs as little […]
Foreigner is still alive and kicking, back on the road this summer. You know of course that the band consists of Mick Jones the founder of the band, along with a group of talented musicians that always brings the house down. Yes Lou Gramm is still alive, having gone through a serious health scare a […]
The best way to judge a civilization or person is to bear witness to their actions for someone that can’t do anything for that person. In those terms, we easily judge and honor Jon Bon Jovi for his latest random act of kindness. Rosie Skripkunis is the daughter of Carol Cesario, whose been battling lung […]
Let’s take another trip this summer. How about we pack the car with the kids and head off to the North West… Our first stop is the state of Idaho. Paul Revere and the Raiders hit the charts with well written songs that had a catchy beat. “Good Thing,” “Him or Me,” and “Kicks” were […]
You might think that at the age of 13 when your dad leaves home, your family penniless and near ruin, that life would be short and painful. You would be right if your name wasn’t Robert Clark Seger. Bob and family weathered the storm so early in his life, with Bob realizing at the age […]
The Kennedy Center announced last week the selections of five well deserving honorees, receiving the prestigious 2016 Kennedy Center Honors. Short of the Presidential Medal of Honor, this award is the most desirable form of recognition any artist could imagine. Mavis Staples, James Taylor, and the Eagles are the American musical inductees, while actor Al […]
By now, everyone knows of Pandora and Uber. Both make our lives more convenient and for the most part, we can’t get enough of them. These days, the two are combining efforts to make for one great idea, ad free music! Drivers in Australia, New Zealand, and the US will have ad free music brought […]
‘I Knew You When’ is a collection of previously unreleased materials from the Hall of Fame Motown giant Bob Seger, released this year. Bob is on the road touring to support the album in this New Year, but no concert details have yet to be solidified. Robert Clark Seger was born in the Detroit suburbs […]