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 […]
Category: Classic Rock
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 […]
Our Favorite Rock Lyrics
Everyone has favorites, everyone has their favorites. We thought we’d talk about our favorite lines from our favorite hits… “You can check in any time you like, but you can never leave” from Hotel California by the Eagles. We’ve all been there! “It’s a death trap, it’s a suicide rap, we gotta get out while […]
Our Favorite Ozzy Tunes
Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman for the legendary band Black Sabbath, has announced he’s leaving the road with his final tour called ‘No More Tours 2’ getting underway in April in Jacksonville Florida. Ozzy’s a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath (2006) but let’s share what we […]
The 2018 Rock Fest is Announced
The 2018 Rock Fest, held every year in Cadott, WI is adding some serious rockers, as Dee Snider and Ace Frehley, are now on the bill. The festival is held this year on July 12 to July 14 in Cadott, Wisconsin. Also included in the weekend rock festivities are the powerful bands Godsmack, Sevendust, Powerman […]
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 […]