Category: Classic Rock

Depeche Mode Didn’t Make the Hall, So They Hit the Road

Depeche Mode was a 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee this year, with apologies to the band for not getting in. The band has been around since 1980, hitting the charts more than 50 times in the UK, selling over 100 million records in their lengthy career. Depeche Mode’s new album is called […]

Just How Good As the Music in 1975?

1975 was an interesting year. Those involved in the Watergate scandal were found guilty and sentenced to prison; ‘SNL’ made its debut on NBC with George Carlin as the first host, Olivia Newton-John, Stevie Wonder and the song “The Way We Were” grabbed a hold of the music headlines. Here are a few songs that […]

The Eagles Extend 2018 Tour

The loss of Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey hasn’t slowed the remainder members down, as the label and Eagles management team has announced an extended 2018 tour. Here are the dates extended from May until the end of the tour. Oh, and remember there will be various collaborations with the Zac Brown Band, James Taylor, and […]

Frampton and Miller Hit the Road

Two of rock’s legends, Steve Miller and Peter Frampton have decided to take a long summer vacation together, roaming across middle America, playing all their hits. Steve got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, while Peter has yet to hear the call. Steve Miller’s debut LP “Children of the Future” is […]

Genesis Founder Tony Banks Drops ‘Five’ Album This Month

Phil Collins and Tony Banks founded Genesis decades ago, eventually growing into a commercial success, selling millions of records. We know that Phil has become a big solo artist, but others in the band have also continued to make great music. Now, keyboardist Tony Banks is working on a project that brings the orchestra on […]

Let the Doobie Brothers in the Hall

Bon Jovi, the Cars, the Moody Blues, and Dire Straits are headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. There are deserving bands that have been snubbed though… The fact that The Doobie Brothers are not yet in the Hall is ridiculous! In the 1970s the industry was struggling to find success […]

Eddie Van Halen Goes to Court to Stop Documentary

Eddie Van Halen doesn’t want a filmmaker to finish a documentary called ‘5150 The Vault,’ a piece about the band, shot in 2006, and he’s willing to go to court to stop the film. Yes, Eddie and filmmaker Andrew Bennett had agreed to do the project together, but it became clear to Eddie that the […]