In what can only be the hardest thing in the world to do, Rita Haney opens up about Vinnie Paul’s death back on June 22nd. “It has taken me a while to reach out and thank everyone for all of their love and support.. for just thinking of me.. means the world.. my apologies for […]
Every great musician started out as an unfamiliar name, working towards stardom. Often times a singer’s start was that of a background singer, or lending uncredited vocals to a hit song, or appearing in a band behind a star. Here are some famous singers who started out behind someone else’s voice… The late Glenn Frey […]
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits finally got the call every band or singer had been dreaming of; the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame wanted them the to join the club. Inducted this year, Dire Straits has been making memorable songs for over 40 years. Check out this list of great tunes and embrace the […]
David Ellefson is the talented bassist and co-founder of Megadeth, becoming the second-longest serving member of the band. He’s also an author, having written memoir ‘More Life with Deth’ a rock and roll best-seller. He’s also decided to take some time this year and do something he’s always wanted to do; take on a solo […]
Many fans still can’t get over the death of iconic rocker Tom Petty, but he’s still making the news. There will a Tom Petty auction in Dallas July 21st, and the items up for auction is a treasure trove of memorabilia. Fans will be able to bid on apparel worn by Tom in concert, a […]
The band Styx has been around since the early 70s, releasing great albums like ‘The Grand Illusion,’ ‘Pieces of Eight,’ ‘Paradise Theater,’ and ‘Equinox.’ Tommy Shaw had been the driving guitar of the group for years, eventually heading out to join other projects and releasing solo LPs. How good was or is Styx? From 1977 […]
Such is life; all singers want to be Hollywood actors, and all Hollywood actors want to be on stage in a band. Here are more rockers that ended up on the silver screen… Alanis Morissette was in the really weird dark movie ‘Dogma,’ and Marshall Crenshaw appeared in the movie ‘La Bamba’ as Buddy Holly, […]
We’re all keeping Huey Lewis in our thoughts and prayers as he battles a catastrophic hearing loss and a disorder called Meniere’s disease, but that’s not stopping this rocker. Huey will be supporting the hearing loss initiative Starkey Hearing Foundation by being a guest celebrity and speaker at the upcoming 2018 “So the World May […]
The term ‘Supergroup’ is used when members of popular bands get together for a project, tour, or LP to either bid their time between gigs or when they find themselves between bands. Here are our favorite ‘Supergroups.’ Asia Carl Palmer of ‘Emerson Lake and Palmer,’ the late John Wetton of ‘King Crimson,’ Steve Howe and […]
Here are a few rock and roll fun facts you didn’t’ know… The last cord in the classic song ‘A Day in the Life” by the Beatles was actually played by many performers, piano, and guitar, but late producer Robert Stigwood was on the oboe. Many historians consider the songs “Rocket 88” from 1951, written […]