The Song “American Pie” became an instant classic upon its release in 1971; a touching homage to the late Buddy Holly and that fateful plane crash in 1959, killing Buddy, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. It’s just been announced that the album that is nearly 50 years old will be released again in vinyl […]
So what’s in a name? Well, often times the band we love was not really the band that began under the name we love them for. You know Richard Steven Valenzuela had his name changed to Richie Valens by his agent right? This kind of thing happens all of the time, but you’d never know […]
Rock and roll concerts in the early days were a bunch of guys showing up to a live music event eager to hear heavy guitar and angry lyrics. Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Cream and Molly Hatchett were all examples of bands targeted primarily to men, and a few women who atypically flew their flags at half-mast. […]
If you’re a Pink Floyd fan, this news will be an early Christmas present. Pink Floyd will be packaging the early says of the band in a box set called The Early Years 1965-1972. The 27 disc box set will be released in early November of this year, and will be containing unreleased tracks. In […]
Many times a rock and roller plays out his hand, grabs all the money, fame and fortune while the iron is hot, then settles into obscurity not yearning for a reunion tour or new songs. Then fate steps in. A clear example of karma is the GEICO commercial featuring the Scorpions with their “The Final […]
Bruce Springsteen gave us the iconic album “Born to Run” in the mid-70s; the album is still considered one of the finest pieces of music ever recorded. Bruce’s most inner thoughts as he’s nearly finished with his autobiography “Born to Run,” due out in the Fall. “Blinded By the Light” from his Greetings from Asbury […]
Christopher Charles Geppert was born in San Antonio Texas in 1951. You know his as the Classic Hits/Rocker Chris Cross, the author of great songs like “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind.” Here are a few fund facts you may not know about this talented singer… Chris exploded onto the music scene in 1981, winning […]
Van Morrison was recently knighted by Brittan’s Price Charles for his amazing career and recognition his country wants to bestow for his 53 years of music. Who are others that have received Brittan’s highest non-military honor? Elton John, 60s and 70s crooner Cliff Richard, “Gold Finger’s” Shirley Bassey, the late David Bowie, Rolling Stones founder […]
Here are your Monday morning music news headlines… Lindsey Buckingham, the heart and soul of Fleetwood Mac, has been busy. Earlier in the year Lindsey completed about a dozen solo concert dates. Lindsey has also recently been in the studio working on an upcoming solo album. Now we hear that critics loved his guest appearance […]
Great songs make you turn the knob up to 11 and send a ‘feel good’ vibe through your entire body when you hear them. In many cases, our favorite songs are catchy little tunes that were either one hit wonders or silly little ditties. Here’s a brief list of great songs that make you feel […]