In rock and roll, the road to get noticed and signed can be a long ride. More times than not, a band’s first album is fairly forgettable. In some cases, however, there are bands that have incredible success with their debut album; here are the memorable 1st LPs that we believe recognition… ‘Foreigner’ – Foreigner […]
Category: Classic Rock
The ‘Bammies’ Awards are Tomorrow Night
Sure rock and roll has the Grammy awards and the ultimate honor and the induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but we can’t overlook the Bay Area ‘Bammies’. The ‘Bammies’ are the Bay Area Music Awards! Maestro Dick Bright will serve as the night’s host, the ‘Bammies Reunion Concert’ and ceremony is […]
Gotta Love the Music of 1987!
In 1987 the average price of a care was just under $11,000, a gallon of gas was under a dollar, and Aretha Franklin was inducted as the first woman into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What were the top songs of 1987? Check out the list we think deserve mentioning… “Walk Like an […]
The MC5 is Back With “Kick Out the Jams” Release and Memoir
If you grew up in the 60s you’ll remember the MC5, and a song that was briefly played called “Kick Out the Jams” for one significant reason; the original version (often played on pirate and rogue FM radio stations) had a curse word in the title. The MC5 were one of the nominees for the […]
Check Out the M3 Rock Festival Coming in May
The 10th anniversary of the M3 Rock Festival is coming up, May 4th, 5th, and 6th in Columbia Maryland. The M3 Rock Festival is not your typical festival in that there are distinct days for various genres of music. The heavy metal crowd will band heads on May 4th and 5th, with special guests Queensrÿche, […]
These Are the Best British Invasion Songs Ever
As the patriot John Paul Jones screamed “The British are coming, the British are coming” no one knew that the birth of a nation would come soon after. Then, hundreds of years later, Ed Sullivan yelled: “And now the Beatles” which signified the second British invasion, Let’s take a look back at the best Invasion […]
Neil Young Set To Release Yet Another Album On Record Day
Earlier in the year, Neil Young decided to put every song album, and long play or special edition audio on streaming – free for an extended period of time; an unusual move for a rock star these days. Now we hear that Neil is about to release a live album called ‘Tonight’s the Night’ a […]
An Expanded ‘Stories From the Edge’ From the Rolling Stones Dropping Soon
If you’re a fan of the Rolling Stones you remember the HBO’s four-hour documentary last year called ‘Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge.’ Now ‘Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge’ has become a six-part series from Rolling Stone, and will be available on Vudu, Google play, iTunes, Amazon, and Xbox on Tuesday, March 27th. ‘Rolling […]
John Lennon Still Making Headlines
Owning a piece of Beatles history is worth a lot of money. How much money? A 1969 Honda Z50A Monkey Bike once owned and driven by John Lennon went to auction a few days ago, and the winning bid was twice what those in the auction expected; nearly $80 thousand dollars! The Lennon artifact went […]
Music’s Best Duos Are Going to Blow Your Mind
There have been some famous duos or combos in our world, such as Adam and Eve, Laurel and Hardy, or Maris and Mantle. What are a few of the best music duos? Take a look and tell us what you think (PS) We’ve listed a big hit from the duo to make it easier to […]