Right at the intersection of rich and famous is a zone that excuses the worst behavior of rock and roll stars. In 1989, Izzy Stradlin, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist couldn’t wait any longer for an airline bathroom to open up, so he took a leak in the alley. Incidentally, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for […]
Only the lucky few were able to see ‘The Who’ live in concert in the 60s and 70s. Tommy the Broadway show appeared on 42nd Street for a few years in New York, earning five Tony Award and Grammy for ‘Best Musical Show’ in the early 90s, but again The Who live in concert remains […]
The rock and roll world lost another star this week, as Boston native and founding member of 70s rock J. Geils was found unresponsive in in his Groton, Massachusetts home. Medical examiners have determined no foul play, J. dying of natural causes. J. Geils founded the J. Geils Band in Worcester in the late 60s, […]
Outside of the 60s, the years found in the 1980s are considered to be the most influential 10 years of our time. You could still smoke on airplanes, and cabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage. Technology took a leap towards the future with the Walkman, the cellphone, VCRs, video games, cable TV, and the […]
The Michael Mann ‘Miami Vice’ television show in the mid-80s is considered one of the greatest projects ever to hit the small screen. The concept was simple; create a viewer experience for the MTV audience that pulled them into the tried and true ‘cops and robbers’ formula. The concept was brilliant, while the writing was […]
We’re always intrigued to hear the commercial marriage of a rock star or band and a product or product endorsement. Recently, Metallica announced they were joining forces with Urban Outfitter, the massive clothing chain, to launch an exclusive line of t-shirts, hats and more. Metallica has teamed up with popular retail chain Urban Outfitters to […]
George Harrison would have celebrated his 74th birthday this past February 25th. Of all the Beatles, he may be the one we know the least about. Why not take this time during a slow news day to dive into this great musician? George he was one of four children; his mum was a shop assistant, […]
Paul Simon began his musical career in High School when he met Arthur Garfunkel and became ‘Tom and Jerry,’ enjoying regional success with a few of their tunes, “Hey Schoolgirl” in particular. Did you know that the two broke up in the early 60s when Paul recorded and released a song by himself under an […]
‘Three Dog Night’ hit the charts in 1968 with their song “One” and the rest they say, is rock and roll history. The band has sold millions of records along the way, endured many lineup changes, and the recent deaths of original members Corey Wells and Jimmy Greenspoon. They are touring this summer, and regardless […]
Brian Wilson has always been considered the driving force behind the Beach Boys, the genius within the group. The album “Pet Sounds” is perhaps the “Sgt. Peppers” the bands early ‘concept’ moment for the Beach Boys, now celebrating its 50th birthday. “God Only Knows,” “Sloop John B,” and “Wouldn’t it be Nice” were all smash […]