Often times life is stranger than fiction. Here are more music fun facts that will blow your mind. Most of the original members of the Eagles toured as backup band for Linda Rondstadt while she was hot on the charts in the very early 70s. Although the band CCR was inducted into the Rock and […]
George Martin is the man sole responsible for the success of the Beatles, so it’s not a stretch to say that without George, the music we enjoy today may be entirely different. Author and Beatles expert Kenneth Womack is finishing up an autobiography that completely details the genius of George Martin, due in September, called […]
The band Yes has had a great run and terrific past 24 months. With iconic progressive rock tunes like “Roundabout” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and admission into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, it’s been a real kick. Yes just announced its late summer and fall tour dates and locations, […]
It’s nearing the beginning of football season, which means for most of you cooler weather and shorter work days. Oh that’s right; it’s still a 40 hour work week. Here are a few music news headlines to take your mind off that meeting this morning… Neil Schon is really mad at other members of Journey […]
Phil Collins announced his retirement from touring and music altogether a few years ago, battling health issues and depression. Phil’s health returned, as did his thirst to be on the road again. His ‘Not Dead Yet’ tour just added more dates for London and Ireland; in the meantime let’s share a few Phil Collins Fun […]
We’re well past the middle of summer, in many states the kids have already gone back to school. Although the Labor Day weekend is the official end of summer, we’re still hoping to keep the sunshine flowing with a look at what we think are the best Summer Songs of all time… “Summer in the […]
The ‘boss’ Bruce Springsteen announced a few weeks ago that he and his label will be releasing the first two shows of his 1977 tour with the E Street Band. Log on to Live.BruceSpringsteen.net to get more info. That’s not all that has gone on in the rock world recently… A few of the band […]
Robert Cray is a guitar virtuoso, earning five Grammys and countless awards over the years, but he’s never really gotten the credit he so richly deserves. Robert was born in Columbus, GA in 1953 to a father in the military, but moved with his family to Tacoma, WA where he spent his formative years. Did […]
‘Star Wars’ hit the theatres in 1977, the miniseries ‘Roots’ drew an audience of 130 million, and the Grammy Record of the Year in 1977 was “This Masquerade,” by George Benson. What were the top rock tunes of 1977? The Eagles and “Hotel California” Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” Queen and “We Are the Champions” Ram […]
Steve Winwood is a rock and roll survivor, beginning his journey at the tender age of 14 as a member of the Spencer Davis Group, and then being an integral member of incredible bands like Blind Faith, and Traffic. In the 80s, Steve had a highly successful career as a solo artist, hitting it big […]