If you’re a guy you probably had army men as a child to play with, while growing older you might have even had the popular Metallica on Stage figurines. Now, you are going to be able to go back to your childhood and still be an adult rocker with the Guns N’ Roses ‘Funko Pop […]
Thanksgiving is here, so let’s gather around the dinner table and enjoy the awkward times with family members we don’t always see every day. We are thankful for the time we get to spend with our family, even if it can be a little awkward at times. Here are other things we are thankful for […]
Music groups and litigation go hand in hand. Recently a relatively unknown opening band called the Raskins, who spent the better part of 2014 kicking off the Motley Crue tour, has brought the Crue to court, claiming money owed. At the heart of the lawsuit, lawyers for the Raskins claim they did not receive the […]
It’s the middle of the week and Thanksgiving is just hours away. Let’s take it easy and try our hand at some trivia… It’s easy to recognize a song associated with an artist. How about a fun fact that is tied that artist? Let’s see how well you do with this trivia game. This one […]
One of America’s musical treasures, Tony Bennett turned 90 this year. Wow! To help celebrate Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and a list of Hollywood ‘A’ stars taped a TV special at the Radio City Music Hall last week. The TV special is in conjunction with the release of Tony’s new album “Tony Bennett […]
We’re just a few days away from Thanksgiving and most of the news around rock and roll is old news. Not a whole lot happens right before turkey day. Let’s share some interesting rock and roll fun facts. There are 4,000 versions or ‘covers’ of the Beatles hit “Yesterday.” It’s been estimated that the song […]
James Taylor is an American treasure, having recorded and toured for over 40 years. In addition, James has earned Grammys, Billboard and Presidential Medal of Freedom awards along the way. James Taylor was actually born in New York City before his family moved to North Carolina. He also has the dark honor of having Mark […]
Never put something down in writing or in an email, as it will last forever and may come back to haunt you. During the height of the Beatles, email wasn’t conceived yet, but letters were, and a letter to Sir Paul McCartney from John Lennon has resurfaced. A typewritten 1971 letter from John was found […]
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so it’s going to be a short work week. Here are your music news headlines… Motley Crue is being sued by the Raskins, an opening act from their 2014 tour. The Raskins are asking for $30 million dollars in punitive and emotional damage. The crux of the suit […]
Singers and songwriters work hard to make your favorite music, earning Grammys, Billboard Awards, and sometimes Oscars if a song is used in film; all are wonderful honors. Perhaps the most heralded recognition is that from the Presidential Medal of Freedom award, handed out each year by the White House. Announced just this week, Bruce […]