The songs “Hold Me Now” and “Doctor Doctor” by the Thompson Twins are still getting airplay on your favorite radio station. The group began in late 1977 as an alternative band, but realized they could make more money if they shaped their sound to pop and lite rock, thus the success they enjoyed. Here’s the […]
Category: Classic Hits
Gregg Allman’s Exciting 2017 Announcement
Gregg Allman is thrilled to announce that his new album “Southern Blood” is finished and will be released in January of 2017. Gregg recently played the ‘Laid Back Festival’ in Atlanta, GA with a slew of talented southern rockers to SRO crowds. Gregg has certainly had a wild and crazy life, being a founding member […]
Releases You Must Check Out This November
We hope you saved a little money over the summer, as November will be an exciting month for new music releases. Check out the scheduled LPs and releases this month… Bon Jovi’s ‘This House Is Not for Sale’ is just out, as is Metallica‘s new studio recording, ‘Hardwired … To Self-Destruct’. Motley Crue will release […]
Stevie Nicks’ Loaded Tour Schedule
Stevie Nicks began her ‘24 Karat Gold Tour’ a few weeks ago, and promises to give fans the best show they’ve ever seen! The tunes will include the Fleetwood Mac catalog, along with her best songs released as a solo artist. Stevie’s opening act is The Pretenders. Here are the remainder of her 2016 tour […]
From Struggles to 100+ Million Records Sold
If you’re a Phil Collins fan, you probably know that he was on the ‘Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon a few weeks ago. Phil performed his 80s tune “In The Air Tonight” to support his new memoir ‘Not Dead Yet,’ and upcoming LP and tour. Phil Collins has earned seven Grammy awards, hitting the Top […]
Death and Illness Rock the Music World
We’ve got some sad news to report, as Eddie Harsch, a former keyboardist with the Black Crowes, has died at the age of 59. Eddie played with the Crowes from 1991 to 2006, adding his keyboards to the wonderful tunes the band played. Rich Robinson recalls a great friend and partner in music, asking fans […]
Looking Back 40 Years at the Best Music
40 years ago this week David Bowie hit the charts with “Golden Years” and it made us curious what other rock songs were on the charts in 1976. Take a look and you’ll also be surprised. In January 1976 the Bay City Rollers were on the charts with “Saturday Night,” a catchy song from the […]
Eddie Van Halen’s Compassionate Side
Eddie Van Halen recently has released a video in support of the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, a charitable group that promotes music education in high schools across the country. Eddie is so passionate in this endeavor that he’s personally donated over 70 guitars to the charity. Being a Van Halen fan is an easy thing […]
The Titans of Rock Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour
You may not be a typical opera fan, but if you love rock and roll and have an open mind to attend a rock ‘concert’ where symphony and rock meet, then the ‘Titans of Rock Trans-Siberian Orchestra’ is for you. Plan on hearing rock and roll collide with operatic themed holiday cheer, and enjoy the […]
Looking Back at the Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones will release yet another album before the end of the year called “Blue and Lonesome,” making us think of the boys in the band. Here are a few Stones fun facts that will stop you in your tracks… The Rolling Stones appeared on the national broadcast of the Ed Sullivan Show in […]