You have to wonder if Paul McCartney ever takes a vacation. Even though he may be the richest man in the UK, this former Beatle continues to make music, tour, do that Karaoke Car thing, and more. Now Paul is about to release his latest studio LP called ‘Egypt Station’ expected to drop in early […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted a few overdue stars this past class, yes we’re happy that Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, the Cars and most deserving Moody Blues got in. There are however a few mysteries remaining, waiting for someone at the Hall to wake up and make the call… Here is the […]
Declan Patrick MacManus was born in August of 1954, but we know him as Elvis Costello. He’s had a ton of hits from “Alison” to “Every Day I Write the Book” and “Veronica,” he’s considered extremely talented by his peers. Elvis is also a published author, producer, writer and performer who continues to march to […]
As you might imagine, rock bands rarely stay together in its original lineup. Who would have thought that the 11th lineup of Fleetwood Mac (the arrival of Lindsey and Stevie) would be the fire that started the blaze, or that decades later Lindsey would be out? As it comes to the band Foreigner, they recently […]
One of your favorite bands Chicago is about to release yet another album, called ‘Chicago II: Live on Soundstage’ this week, and you’ll want to pick this up ASAP. The LP is a direct lift from the popular PBS ‘Soundstage’ project that features live close-ups of bands that loved to be in front of the […]
America celebrates the Fourth of July today with parades, fireworks displays, concerts, great food, and lots of beers. We know that the good ole U.S.A. is a winning theme for music of all types, so let’s check out the best patriotic songs of our time… Miley Cyrus and “Party in the U.S.A” is a terrific […]
“Hold Me Now” and “Doctor Doctor” were smash 80s hits for the Thompson Twins; there was more than two in the band, they were not twins, nor brothers. We hear now that Tom Bailey. Tom Bailey, co-founding is putting the finishing touches on his first solo LP in more than 25 years, called ‘Science Fiction,’ […]
Right in the middle of America lies St. Louis, the early Gateway to the West. This September 8th and 9th, the city transforms into a rocking place to be, as ‘LouFest’ the annual music festival takes over at the celebrated Forest Park. Robert Plant and his Sensational Space Shifters, Modest Mouse are the headliners for […]
Paul Simon has been on the last legs of his farewell tour this summer, giving us incredible memories with great songs like “You Can Call Me Al” from Paul’s 1986 ‘Graceland’ LP, “Our Little Town,” “Still Crazy After All These Years” is the title song from the album of the same name, “Late in the […]
This past Record Store Day, Bruce Springsteen sold more units than anyone else, his ‘Greatest Hits’ LP. What are the best-selling rock Albums of all time? In no particular order, here’s the tale of the tape… Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” (#1, 40 million copies sold world-wide) Def Leppard’s “Hysteria” The Eagles “Greatest Hits” Bon Jovi’s “Slippery […]