Most everyone has to have something to survive. For many, the ‘gotta have’ is their smart phone, coffee, or the internet. In the world of music, imagine being sent away on a desert island with nothing but your favorite albums? Which albums would they be? Here are our ‘Top Desert Island Gotta Haves.’ “Blue” by […]
It’s Monday our favorite day of the week, so let’s share some music news headlines as you figure out when your first meeting of the morning begins… Don McLean was recently arrested charged with misdemeanor domestic violence after an incident on Monday (July 24) in his home in Maine. He agreed to a huge fine […]
1980 was a crazy year for music, given Disco’s hold on the charts fading, punk re-emerging, and rock trying to find its 80s identity. What were the top songs of 1980? 1. “Call Me” – Blondie 2. “Emotional Rescue” – The Rolling Stones 3. “Another One Bites the Dust” – Queen 4. “You Shook Me […]
Daryl Hall and John Oates have the most interesting story to tell when asked how they met? Each was fronting a garage band at the Adelphi Ballroom in Philly, waiting to go on stage for a ‘battle of the band competition.’ All of a sudden gunfire rang out, and John and Daryl ran into an […]
Whether you’re a fan of streaming or DVD Blue-ray, or vinyl, it’s always good to get the re-issues of your favorite bands in your hands. In September, be on the lookout for the following releases… Carole King – ‘Tapestry: Live at Hyde Park’ Gene Clark – (Buffalo Springfield) ‘Gene Clark Sings For You’ Rolling Stones […]
It’s likely John Lennon’s last autograph was his 1980 release Double Fantasy signed for Mark David Chapman, just a few hours before Mark would assassinate John outside his New York apartment. The LP was just auctioned off for a truly sick $1.5 million dollars. What are a few other strange auction items in rock history? […]
In the early 70s, one band began a musical journey that is still beating it’s rocking hear today; The Doobie Brothers! The Tom Johnson led brothers hit the charts with “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Listen to the Music,” “Long Train Runnin,” “Jesus is Just Alright,” “China Grove” and “Black Water.” The Michael McDonald led brothers […]
When you think of the birthplaces of great rock bands, you naturally think of LA, New York, Seattle or Chicago. Did you know that little Ivy League city Princeton, NJ is the birthplace of Blues Traveler? John Popper and the boys in the band began in 1987, re-defining ‘blues rock’ to the tune of selling […]
Marc Bolin’s son is busy, no not in the recording studio, but rather in the courtroom; he’s suing the producers and studio the made the film ‘Baby Driver.’ The use of the T. Rex track “Debora” is at the root of the lawsuit, as the family and estate of the Bolin family claim the proper […]
Did you know that Paul Anka, April Wine, The Five Man Electrical Band, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, BS&Ts David Clayton Thomas, and Denny Doherty of the Mamas and Papas were all from the north? Neil Young is Canadian. Glass Tiger, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Guess Who, Loverboy, Nickleback, and Joni […]