We will all be at death’s door soon enough, but when a star dies, particularly at an early age, we tend to wonder aloud about our own mortality. Here’s part three of ‘Before Their Time.’ Harry Chapin once worked as a taxi driver in New York City. As he began to make money as a […]
Movies and Music are meant to be together forever, as both capture our imagination. Here’s part two of our look at the best songs used in movies… ‘Vision Quest’ is the perfect 80s movie that used the talent of Madonna (Crazy For You) “Only the Young” from Journey, “Time for Me to Fly” by REO […]
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a rock star I the 60s of 60s? The stories that must be told have often ended up in an artist’s memoirs – sure they have ghost writers, but being a fly on the wall sounds delicious. Here are our favorite books written by or […]
Death and taxes are the only things we can be sure of right? Fame and fortune maybe great, but the grim reaper comes for all. Here’s part two of “Before Their Time.” Michael Jackson died of a heart attack, brought on by the introduction of various drugs at the age of 50. Sadly, his death […]
Movies and music often times go hand in hand in telling a story on the silver screen, and we’ve decided to share the best songs from the movies we love. There are so many we need three days to give the topic its due. Here’s part one of the ‘Great Classic Rock Songs on the […]
Steve Miller made quite a scene at this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, complaining about the selection process, criticizing one person in particular. Sadly, misbehaving stars have always acted like 5 year olds at this event, so let’s list a few more bad boys and girls and their shameful moments. Led […]
There has always been a conspiracy surrounding the age of 27, and the odd death of many performers to die at that age. Yes, Janis, Jimmy, and many others did in fact die at the age of 27. We don’t think however about the soul singers who died so early in their lives. Rock and […]
Rock and Roll is a tough game, filled with ups and downs, tragedies and unexpected moments in time. You may have heard that Steve Miller recently ripped into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at his induction ceremony, shushing an attendant trying to get him off stage while he spoke his mind. Steve was […]
Stephen Stills was one of the driving forces behind the 60s and 70s super group ‘Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. It’s doubtful CSNY will ever get back together for a reunion tour given the mean words being bantered about recently, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t capture their vibe. A Stephen Stills concert might […]
It’s been said that it’s always better to be above ground rather than below it. Believe it or not, the following rockers are turning 70 this year, or have been 70 for a few years. Debbie Harry is 70. No way! Stephen Stills, Rod Stewart, Mickey Dolenz (formally of the Monkees), Eric Clapton, Ritchie Blackmore […]