David Bowie died earlier in the year, and the tributes and eulogies bestowed upon him have been plentiful and heart felt. It was revealed a few days ago that David’s son Duncan is going to be a father. Duncan is a successful film producer and has been on Celebrity Big Brother, and is David’s only […]
There will never be another decade like 60s, as women’s rights, racial equality, and civil unrest (The Vietnam War) collided with the counter culture drug scene in a way we’ve yet to see again. The music of that time tells the story, so here is part two of our “Top 60s Albums.” Live albums simply […]
Jackson Browne is back on the road, and fondly remembered Glenn Frey in Glenn’s untimely death las month. It’s an excuse to share more fun facts from one of our favorite singers and activists. Here are our favorite Jackson Browne songs. “Running on Empty” was a song used by then Presidential candidate John McCain as […]
We’ve known for decades that superstar Elton John has an alternative lifestyle. Did you know that he also had two boys – Zachary and Elijah, and a life partner named Davd? Recently, Elton told the tabloids that he regrets not having a daughter, and he’s planning very soon to be getting off the road to […]
Jackson Browne was in the news a while ago eulogizing his late fiend Glenn Fry, and we wanted to share more about his incredible life. Jackson is a Folk Rock writer and recording artist considered to be a founding member of the California Folk Rock explosion in the 70s. Here’s part one of ‘Jackson Browne […]
It’s time for another Beatles Bite! Today, we’re going to look a song that was heavily influenced by Phil Spector, the producer, and really got Paul McCartney mad. “The Long and Winding Road” single comes from the album ‘Let It Be’ and was released in 1970, written by Paul McCarthy. The backstory is pretty interesting. […]
Imagine paying top dollar to see a new rock band, but your excitement falls to the floor as you see the band jump on stage and you find a flute, a cowbell, or trumpet. Hey – this is rock and roll? Well, it is, and many successful rockers have earned fame and fortune with more […]
The 60s was an incredible decade that historians often describe as the ideological perfect storm that will never be repeated. Racial and gender strife, the Vietnam War, civil unrest, drug exploration and technological advances were all reflected in the music. Here is part one of our “Top 60s Albums.” “Tommy” by the Who is an […]
One of the worst kept secrets in life is the reason young men spend hours upon hours learning to play the guitar, drums, or keyboards. Is it to raise their SAT scores? Do they wish to entertain their mother bridge club, play in the church orchestra? Oh no, they learn to be rock and roll […]
It’s Monday and another week of ‘working for the man’ is here. Let’s kick off the week with some really cool music news headlines… Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore has been banned from the groups upcoming Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony by the band manager. No real skinny as to why. Foo Fighters’ […]