If you graduated college in 1986 you’re likely to be in your 50s. The 80s was a terrific decade of music which included British Invasion II, ‘Techno’ and Madonna of course. What were the top songs of 1986? 1.) “Addicted to Love” Robert Palmer 2.) “Why Can’t This Be Love” by Van Halen 3.) “I […]
Category: Classic Rock
Elton Releases Greatest Hits Again Titled ‘Diamonds’
Elton John has recorded and released a tremendous amount of music in his career, including many a greatest hit. Now you can buy what is considered the ultimate ‘greatest hits’ package, called ‘Diamonds,’ created to honor the 50 year song writing relationship he and Bernie have maintained. ‘Diamonds’ which will offer Elton fans the most […]
The Long Wait for These 2 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees last, beginning the long wait for those who have been worthy of such accolades for years. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. Two of the 19 overall nominees are Bon Jovi and the Motor City’s MC5. The […]
Melissa Etheridge On Tour This Fall
Melissa Etheridge is on the road for the holidays, paying particular attention to her songs from her 2008 holiday album, ‘A New Thought for Christmas.’ She’s taking a different approach to her live concerts this fall, bringing full symphonies on stage to add more sound to her shows. This is one tour you’re not going […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee The Moody Blues
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees last, and there are a few surprise, but more importantly, a few bands that frankly should have been given serious consideration years ago. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the supergroup The […]
The Cars, The Most Deserving Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee
Just last week the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees list, 19 total candidates, nine nominated for the very first time. Sadly, the Doobie Brothers are not on this list of nominees. One of the nominees though is the supergroup The Cars. In the late 70s and early 80s, one band […]
Robert Plant Announces 2018 Tour
If you’re a Robert Plant fan, his 11th solo LP called ‘Carry Fire’ is due out in a few weeks. There are a few songs you can get now through online sellers and streaming providers; “The May Queen” and “Bones of Saints” will wet your appetite. Although it’s in 2018, Robert released his upcoming tour […]
Tom Petty Honored on ‘SNL’
Tom Petty died last week at the age of 66, his last show at the Hollywood Bowl the night before. Tom and the Heartbreakers had been on a 40th-anniversary tour which began earlier this year and would end with two shows in New York in November. Over the weekend country music star Jason Aldean (starring […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee The Zombies
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees last, beginning the long wait for those who might get the ‘call from the hall’ that would change their lives forever. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the 60s group the Zombies. […]
So That’s What They Look Like?
The dearly departed Jeff Healey was a good friend who had great success as an artist, but appeared in film as a singer and friend to Patrick Swayze in Patrick’s movie ‘Roadhouse,’ making us remember other rockers who had their moment in film and television. Here’s our brief list… Who could forget Jon Bon Jovi […]