The Irish supergroup U2 is finishing up the ‘Joshua Tree’ Tour, but there has been news outside of the tour that has kept them in the news. Bono was recently named in a business magazine as one of the most successful businessmen of our time, and U2’s label announced that their new album ‘Songs of […]
Category: Classic Rock
Songs That Make You Turn it Up to 11
Great songs make you turn the knob up to 11 and send a ‘feel good’ vibe through your entire body when you hear them. In many cases, our favorite songs are catchy little tunes that were either one-hit wonders or silly little hits. Here’s a brief list of great songs that make you feel good. […]
Odds and Ends Music News
We’re working our way to Friday, and I the meantime here are a few music news headlines… Judas Priest has been announced as one of the headliners for the 2018 Bloodstock Festival. Held over the summer in the UK, past rockers have been the cream of the crock for heavy metal. Cheap Trick will be […]
The Man Who Made the Beach Boys
There’s an old saying that it’s better to be a ‘kingmaker’ than the ‘king,’ as kings come and go, but king makers enjoy both anonymity and wealth. In rock and roll, there stands three kingmakers, the men behind 3 legendary bands. Their names are Robert Stigwood, George Martin, and Murray Wilson. Let’s spend a little […]
Remembering Tom Petty, American Poet
Tom Petty has officially passed away at the age of 66. There had been conflicting reports from both medical officials and family up until now, but it’s been confirmed by his management group. Tom was found by paramedics in his Malibu home late Sunday night in full cardiac arrest, rushed to the hospital, placed on […]
Deserving Bands Still Not in the Hall
Every year the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall Fame are announced, and every year true music fans ask “where are the Doobie Brothers,” “Why aren’t the Moody Blues in the Hall,” etc. To make matters worse, a few bands are admitted to the hall in their first year of eligibility, making other fans […]
Get On The KISS Kruise
The KISS Kruise VII is getting ready to cruise with more stars and activities. We mentioned this earlier in the year, so consider this your ‘last call,’ as the ship departs from the port of New Orleans on November 5th, with a waiting list being formed for typical cancellations – thus rooms may still be […]
Monitoring Tom Petty’s Health Situation
Editor’s Note: Conflicting reports continue to be released concerning Tom Petty’s health. We will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. Our best wishes are with him and his family at this time. Tom Petty, who was found unconscious and non-responsive after going into full cardiac arrest in his Malibu home late Sunday night, […]
The Stars Come to US On AXS
The Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller are on the little screen just begging you to join them on the upcoming Dan Rather AXS TV’s ‘The Big Interview Show.’ The season begins on Tuesday, October 10, with Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Sharon Osbourne. But wait there’s more; this season also includes Geddy Lee, E. Street […]
Joe Satriani – New Album, New Tour
If you love complicated guitar riffs and heavy metal songs, then you already know that virtuoso Joe Satriani is one of best around. He’s releasing his 16th solo LP in early 2018, gelling his fans where to come see him this winter with a tour he’s calling his ‘G3 Tour.’ His latest LP is called […]