Peter Frampton was once the child prodigy lead guitarist of the British group ‘Small Faces,’ but left to join ‘Humble Pie’ in the mid-60s. He wanted more than any band could give him though. He left Humble Pie unexpectedly, and at the time it seemed like a poor decision as Humble Pie’s latest LP hit […]
Category: Classic Rock
More Rock and Roll Hits Used in Sports
Sports events and great songs always go together, they are a winning combination. Here are more classics that make any sporting event better… “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC is a wonderful song that just sounds right, having its place in sports history as a thunderous opening song. “The Cheap Seats” from Alabama, “Centerfield” from John Fogerty, or […]
A Little Rock and Roll Trivia!
Often times great songs get a boost because the song or song title have included a city in its name. We all shout “Born and Raised in South Detroit,” when we hear that special Journey song, especially if we were born in the Motor City. Please take out your #2 pencil and match the song […]
Chris Isaak Out on Tour This July
Chris Isaak was born in Stockton, California in 1956, his mom a worker at a potato chip factory, his dad a forklift driver. You might say he came from a blue collar family. Chris was fascinated with rockabilly, a form of rock country born in the late 50s, music made famous by the late Buddy […]
Foreigner Continues On With Plenty of Summer Tour Dates
What can you say about the super group Foreigner that hasn’t already been written? Mick Jones is back in good health, and the band continues to carry on. Their debut LP ‘Foreigner’ in 1977 exploded onto the charts with smash singles like “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from […]
Replay America, the Ultimate 80s Tour is Coming!
If you love the 80s, then the music festival ‘Replay America, the Ultimate 80s’ event is right up your alley. This 80s tribute Billy Ocean, Naked Eyes, The Motels featuring Martha Davis, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and Taylor Dayne, will take place at the Broadmoor World Arena August 16th. Let’s make a case for why […]
The Top Fleetwood Mac Songs of All Time
Fleetwood Mac has tons of million selling albums and radio singles. Here are (in our opinion) the ‘Top Fleetwood Mac Songs of All Time.’ “Sarah” solidified Stevie Nicks as a consummate song writer, taking real life into account. For years the song had been rumored to be written about the loss of a pregnancy with […]
38 Special Out on Tour This Summer
38 Special is one of those bands that knows how to make a hit record with plenty of hook for radio airplay. “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Teacher Teacher,” “Back Where You Belong” and “Second Chance” are clear examples of pop songs that make you turn up the volume. The band […]
The Very Best Played During Sporting Events
Summer is in full swing, meaning your favorite sport song is heard at that baseball game, football camp, or sporting event. Here are a few of our favorite hits played during sports action. “Enter Sandman” by Metallica is a classic sports song by a heavy metal band that has been widely accepted – hey even […]
Jon Bon Jovi’s 10 Best Hits of All-Time
Jon Bon Jovi just finished an exhausting ‘This House is Not For Sale’ tour, and it took all of three minutes to realize that he has been responsible for some really great tunes! Here’s our list of the best of Bob Jovi, in an order we think ranks popularity and significance. Tell us what you […]