The 70s was an interesting decade. The Vietnam War was winding down, the Carpenters had hit songs on the radio, and the evil sounds of Disco were about to mangle the best years of our lives. 1.) “Dancing Queen” from ABBA 2.) “You’re the One That I Want” from Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta 3.) […]
It’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery – if that were the case Dire Straits should feel pretty good about themselves right now. DSL is a group of musicians that have played with the real Dire Straits over the years, a and much like the current David Bowie Tribute tour, featuring […]
It’s not uncommon for a song to be written by an artist, then given to a friend for some reason. Most times the song is a mild hit or never charts, but just as many times the song is such a smash the writer wishes they never let it go. Three Dog Night’s “Joy to […]
Graham Nash, a former member of the super 60s group Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, (as are The Hollies) and the boys continue to make music their own way. Graham Nash dropped a new album called ‘Over the Years’ last month which features all the hits […]
Buddy Holly, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ritchie Valens and Jim Croce all perished in a plane crash many years ago, shortening their incredible lives. One of these stars, Jim Croce, hit the news again this week as his son, A.J (now 30), has released a cover of his dad’s big hit “I’ve Got a Name.” […]
Peanut butter and jelly, sugar and spice, baseball and rock and roll – they’re all a perfect combination. In that vein, Pearl Jam will play some baseball or at least play on a baseball field this September, scheduled to play at the famed Boston’s Fenway Park as part of a summer/fall series of sports and […]
Now you can own a piece of rock history, providing you have a fair amount of money laying around. Donley Auctions announced a few weeks ago that they will be auctioning off tons of personal items such as tour guitars, gear and concert worn clothing from Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and […]
Sly and the Family Stone was an incredible rock/funk/pop band that had a ton of soulful and pop hits in the late 60s and 70s. It’s safe to say that the soul bands that sprouted across the US in the 80s and 90s owe a debt of gratitude to Sly. In 2016, there was good […]
It’s hard to find a more talented musician than Michael McDonald. Michael was born in Ferguson, Missouri in 1952. His resume includes singing with Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Pattie Labelle, Jack Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Christopher Cross, Aretha Franklin, and Toto. Michael has won five Grammys and countless awards from all music genres, but what […]
Who would have believed that Grand Funk Railroad funding member Mark Farner would turn 69 this year and still be on the road touring? Yup, he’s the father of five and husband of 42 years, but nothing has stopped this native Michigan boy from rocking. Grand Funk came from Flint Michigan during the hectic days […]