The 80s was not only the birth of the internet and the IT revolution, it was also the birth of MTV and great rock bands. Here are a few of our favorite 80s rock LPs… ‘Synchronicity’ by the Police was ‘the’ breakout album of 1983, eventually being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in […]
Rick Springfield is the man behind the classic tunes “Jesse’s Girl” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers.” Earlier in the year, Rick released an LP called ‘The Snake King’ a blues project, and these steps continue to prove that life has been good on the pop charts for over 40 years. From “Jessie’s Girl” to “I’ve […]
Move over Michael, the Eagles have landed – right on the #1 ‘Best-Selling’ album of all time spot. The Recording Industry Association of America now says that the Eagles ‘Greatest Hits 1971-1975’ released in 1976 has generated downloads and sales of more than 38 million copies, overtaking Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ for the title. The LP […]
When you think of the incredible influences soul music has had on our soundtracks of life, it’s hard not to take a moment to honor the sound and the stars who made the sound. We have had the Motown Sound, The Philly Sound, Muscle Shoals, the Chicago Blues and Beal Street influences, and last but […]
Lionel Richie has been in Las Vegas at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with his current residency, and this past week was honored by County Commissioner Jim Gibson with a special day – his own, as last Wednesday, August 15th was declared “Lionel Richie Day” in Vegas. Lionel has been packing the […]
How many times have you thought about writing a memoir or autobiography? Well, your favorite musicians have, and we think the following books are worth picking up… “Chronicles” by Bob Dylan is a wonderful look at the man, the legend, the icon Bon Dylan, while “Born to Run” recently published by Bruce Springsteen are collectibles […]
We live in a world where you just can’t get enough Ed Sheeran news, so here’s more Ed Sheeran news. Ed launched a contest this past week that will allow one grand prize winner to meet backstage, get a guitar lesion from Ed himself, receive the guitar as a gift, have Ed sign the guitar, […]
Aretha Franklin and Elvis both died on the same day, connecting the two greatest music icons forever. Now the Queen of Soul will be laid to rest in a star-studded ceremony celebrating her life, her funeral, held in Detroit Friday August 31st. The service will be limited to friends, family, and invited dignitaries on the […]
Ed Sheeran and Drake have made ballads cool again, both selling millions of copies of songs that are perfect for lovers, ballads that tough the heart. What were the best love ballads of the 80s and 90s? George Michael and Wham’s “Careless Whisper,” is a favorite, as is “How About Us” by Champaign, “Cherish” by […]
MTV has decided to use their time and ability to influence young people for a great cause recently and it’s in the way of getting them to vote! What a great move. They plan on really pushing the young crowd to get out, register, and vote. This is a great move by this network as […]