On August 1st, 1981 at 12:01 am, the world stopped to watch the Buggles in a video sing the song “Radio Killed the Video Star” and most people over 30 at the time didn’t either understand it, or give it much thought. The Music Television Video (channel) was the mastermind of a few visionaries that […]
Billboard has been releasing a fun chart this year called the “Artist 100” and as the name suggests it features all of the top artists from week to week. The ranking is based on some social media metrics as well as streams and sales. So, artists that have new albums out typically see a big […]
By now it’s fair to think that One Direction will never get back together as a boy band. It’s sad news, but there is good news! Niall Horan was on Entertainment Tonight Canada the other night and opened the door for something great. He came out and said that while it might be weird to […]
Lady Gaga is one of the hottest stars in the planet, earning millions, winning awards, and now starring in movies. You may have heard that she’s signed on to star in the upcoming ‘A Star is Born,’ in production now in LA, but what you may not have known is the updated touring scheduled. Let’s […]
Bob Seger has been in the news recently, writing and producing a Glenn Frey tribute tune that was available on his web site, disclosing that he will be in tour later summer and fall with his ‘Runaway Train Tour.’ Did you know that Glenn Frey sang backup on the early Bob Seger singles? His album […]
Can you believe that 11 years ago this week Taylor Swift released her debut single? It was titled “Tim McGraw” and it was a huge hit for her. This one was a Country hit for her and she’d have plenty before moving on to Pop music and her dominance in that music genre. “Tim McGraw” […]
Although the 60s and 70s had their moment in the sun (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys and Motown), it’s the 80s we’re thrilled about. Imagine the songs that came from artists that made the 80s the finest mass appeal decade ever. In our list below, Bruce, Michael, Peter and separately Genesis, U2, and […]
The other day we sent out props to the Motor City and all its great singers, bands, songwriters, and influencers. Today, let’s give a shout out to the great city of Pittsburgh… Did you know that Christina Aguilera was born in Staten Island but grew up in Rochester, PA? Daya is also from suburban Mount […]
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have gone through rocky times over the last few years culminating in divorce and a rough ending. Well, Madonna hit social media just this past weekend and took a not so subtle jab at Guy in an Instagram post. She posted some photos of her children and included a very direct […]
In the early days of rock and roll, bands would create a set list, hire a production company, and begin a sojourn of travel across the USA playing in front of their fans. In the old days, that’s how it was done, but as we know now, the business model wreaked havoc on the musicians. […]