Declan Patrick MacManus was born in August of 1954, but we know him as Elvis Costello. He’s had a ton of hits, many of them more creative and non-commercial than chart topping. Declan also hit the lottery by marring Diana Krall in 2003. The ceremony took place at Elton John’s home; Diana and Elvis are […]
We’re inching our way to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the commercially bloated holiday season, so let’s start your work week with a few music news headlines… It’s hard to believe but Van Morrison is about to release his 36th album ‘Keep Me Singing’ this month. This gifted performer has earned six Grammy awards and has been […]
How about some Beatle Trivia? These are either True or False. Good luck! 1.) The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show on the 9th of February 1966, the birth of the British Invasion… 2.) The Quarrymen was the Beatles 1st name 3.) Ringo Starr came up with the name of the Beatles 4.) […]
If you’re a big music fan that likes documentaries about the business, Netflix and Amazon Prime just made your day with news that the best ‘Rockumentaries’ are scheduled to be released for viewing on these platforms. Here are a few that will peak your rock interest… ‘Keith Richards: Under The Influence’ is all Keith, all […]
In the early 70s 10cc was began their musical journey as an alternative rock band, not taken in by commercial debauchery or selling out. Sure it’s cool to speak truth to power, but mamas gotta eat! Stewart, Kevin Godley, Graham Gouldman and Lol Crème realized they had better start writing it single, or they would […]
You don’t often think of the 80s as a decade that gave us ‘classic’ songs, but indeed the 80s were both classic and memorable. Here are some of the classics from the 80s. “Jump” by Van Halen proved the band owned the 80s, regardless of whether you’re a David or Sammy fan. This was an […]
“I heard a rumor, they say you have a broken heart” is a lyric from a popular song, but you know how rumors get started. Well, a few of the rumors are true. Check these out! YES, Charles Manson DID write a song for the Beach Boys. Dennis Wilson let Charlie stay at his mansion […]
You’re on the road, the top of the covetable is down, and a great song jumps from your car radio – you reach for the volume and crank it up to 11. Yup, some songs are ‘Feel Good’ or ‘Oh Yea’ songs, and it’s why you love listening to your favorite radio station. Here is […]
People often tell famous people “hey you should write a book.” Musicians have often taken the autobiography as a cathartic exercise. Here are a few of our favs… Nikki Sixx and his “Heroine Diaries” from 2007 is a revealing and depressing account of fame, fortune, and addiction. ‘My Cross to Bear’ by Greg Allman is […]
The Allman Brothers (Macon, GA) need to be considered the top southern band of all time, generating amazing interest and record sales from the late 60s through the 70s. Tragedy and triumph has always defined this five-man band. Dickey Betts “Blue Sky” alone makes this southern band the winner and still champion of this wonderful […]