Ric Ocasek will remember 2018 as a year that represented the best of times, and a year that held the worst of times. He and his fellow members of the Cars were finally inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and now we hear he and wife Paulina Porizkova have separated after nearly […]
Jeff Beck is considered guitar royalty, although he’s never received his due like his peers Clapton, Duane Allman or Steve Vai. He is, however, enjoying a resurgence in popularity, announcing his solo stops outside of his current commitment with Paul Rogers and Ann Wilson. Jeff will play Phoenix, Austin, York PA, Lewiston NY, Pittsburgh, Port […]
How would you like to have in your hands the first electric guitar ever owned by George Harrison? Well, it’s possible as the Hofner Club 40 model that George bought in 1959 is up for bid at Julien’s Auctions’ upcoming “Music Icons” memorabilia sale May 19th at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. […]
The classic tune “Sittin On the Dock of the Bay” by the late Otis Redding was co-written by guitarist Steve Cropper. Yes, Steve is one of the best guitarists of all times may also be the least known; it’s Steve Cropper of Booker T and the M.G’s fame. You will also appreciate his work in […]
Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues are having a banner year; enshrinement into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wonderful 50th celebration of ‘Days of Future Passed’ and now a tour. Keep in mind that when his solo stops are complete, he’ll join the band for their Las Vegas residency that begins in […]
Bands that hit the charts with a great song and then go back to their day jobs are called ‘One Hit Wonders.’ Here are a few of our favorite one-hit wonders… ‘867-5309’ turned out to be more than a phone number, it was the title of the Tommy Tutone one-hit wonder in 1981. It was […]
It’s been an interesting year for James and Bonnie; the two decided to tour this year, but Bonnie took ill early in the tour requiring surgery, withdrawing from the first leg of the schedule. Bonnie will join James in June. Here are however the important James Taylor dates and co-hosts for the tour. Here are […]
If you loved the Grateful Dead you know that the band will never truly have a reunion, given the deaths of Jerry Garcia and Ron “Pigpen” McKernan. The next best thing is a collection of former original members, formed in 2015, called ‘Dead & Company, starring Mickey Hart, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, contemporary star John […]
Bob Dylan is here to save the day with his ‘Heaven’s Door Whiskey, and not a moment too soon. Over the years rock stars have lent their names to porcelain figurines, t-shirts, candy bars, and games, but we can’t remember the last time a known rocker got into the booze business. Bob has teamed up […]
Cheap Trick’s leads singer and frontman Robin Zander used social media to tell fans that the band is currently working on a new album, details on release date and tracklist will be coming soon. The band is busy this summer with a lengthy tour, but his news gives us a chance to share our opinion […]