Bob Seger’s ill-fated 2017 tour is about to begin again in Kansas City this November, so let’s go back in time and share a few Bob Seger fun facts… Bob’s dad walked out on his family when Bob was 10, which was a defining moment for Bob and his family, one that would influence him […]
Category: Classic Rock
Your Favorite Bands on Twitter
So do you do the Twitter? Many rockers do to remain cool and social. We conducted a quick search finding your favorite bands really use social, and have many more Twitter followers for example than we would have imagined, Remember, most of these rockers are in their 60s! Check this brief list below… Aerosmith – […]
The British Came and Conquered in 1964
The British Invasion was a phenomenon during the mid-1960s. Rock and pop singers, songwriters, and bands traveled across the pond to the good old USA, and the early 60s counter-culture began. Did you know what was on the charts February 1st, 1964? You may call it sleepy but the bands and singers on the American […]
“David Bowie Is” Now Available Online
Over a million David Bowie fans visited the “David Bowie Is” New York exhibit this year, with a one-millionth fan in Brooklyn a few weeks ago being awarded a few rare collectibles in celebration of a great run. Now more than a million fans will be able to enjoy the “David Bowie Is” exhibit, as […]
Those Songs That Make Us Feel So Good
Music is intended to make you feel good. When we turn up our favorite song in the car, we imagine ourselves on stage with a guitar in hand, with the cheering fans urging us to stay in the spotlight. Music makes you feel good, and the 60s and 70s had its share of ‘feel good’ […]
The Songs From 1975 That Changed Everything
The year was 1975. Unknown singer Stevie Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac, Wheel of Fortune made its TV debut on NBC, and 50 Cent, David Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Bradley Cooper, Fergie, and Tiger Woods were all born in 1975. Music was all over the road, with rock, folk, country, acid-induced and punk […]
The Smashing Pumpkins Add More Touring Dates
The Smashing Pumpkins are back, better than ever, touring America with their signature sound that had been missing while they were in hiatus. They’ve dropped a new tour with a video which features two women, Ali Laenger and Lysandra Roberts, talented women who appeared on the cover of the band’s 1993 LP ‘Siamese Dream.’ The […]
U2 to Re-Release Remastered ‘The Best of 1990-2000’
U2’s ‘The Best of 1990-2000’ released in 2002 will be new again, this time remastered and released as a double album at the end of September. The double LP also features songs from previous albums; fans will also get the songs “Achtung Baby” from ‘Zooropa,’ “Pop” and “All that You Can’t Leave Behind.” Other songs […]
Metallica Using Spotify to Help on Tour
Metallica has been around for tens of years and they’re one of the best in the business. They’re still putting out great music these days and they still go out on tour. Just the other day it came out that this band is using Spotify to do a few unique things. For one, it’s helping […]
Wolfgang Van Halen is a Chip Off the Old Block
Eddie Van Halen’s son is following in his father’s footsteps by honing his craft in the music business by finishing his debut LP, due out later this summer. Wolfgang Van Halen has been in the studio leveraging his dad’s friendships with Slash and others to offer the world his songs, described as a blend of […]