Category: Classic Hits

Sting and Peter Gabriel in Our Monday Headlines

Monday is here, and we’re one week away from a day off – the 4th of July. In the meantime, let’s get to some music news headlines… The Kennedy Center announced last week the selections of five well deserving honorees, receiving the prestigious 2016 Kennedy Center Honors. Mavis Staples, James Taylor, and the Eagles are […]

Pet Sounds From the Beach Boys Celebrates 50 Years

‘Pet Sounds’ by the Beach Boys is 50 years old this year, considered by many to be the best album from its era. “Wouldn’t it be Nice,” “Sloop John B,” “God Only Knows,” and “Caroline No,” all come from this Brian Wilson classic. Glen Campbell plays his 12 string electric guitar on the album, as […]

Rockers Writing It Out – Part Two

How many times have you thought about writing a memoir or autobiography? Well your favorite musicians have, and we think the following books are worth picking up… “Chronicles by Bob Dylan” is a wonderful look at the man, the legend, the icon Bon Dylan. “Chuck Berry: The Autobiography” by Chuck Berry pulls back the curtain […]

Rocking Out About Water – Part Two

The earth is primarily made up of water, and rockers paid homage to the element by using it in many songs. Let’s honor those songs and remember that water is good for music as well. “Smoke on the Water” consists of the classic 7 guitar beats from Deep Purple. The unmistakable Ritchie Blackmore riffs took […]