Hall and Oates and the group Train spent the Spring together touring, having fun and making memories for hundreds of thousands of fans. Daryl Hall and Patrick Monahan met in 2010 at Daryl’s music show called ‘Live From Daryl’s House’ and have been close ever since. Daryl Hall and John Oates featuring Train have a […]
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ZZ’s Billy Gibbons Announces Fall Tour, Releases Latest Solo LP
ZZ Top is the longest running American rock group without a lineup change in the history of American music, and lead singer and frontman Billy Gibbons is out on a solo tour this fall, supporting his latest solo project ‘The Big Bad Blues.’ Although the band typically plays in large arenas and venues, Billy has […]
‘John Lennon: Imagine: The Ultimate Box Set’ Drops in October
If you’re a John Lennon fan you’ll want to make plans to visit your local record store on online provider, as a new box set of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine,’ is set to drop this October. Called ‘John Lennon: Imagine: The Ultimate Box Set’ the collection contains 140 songs, with widow Yoko managing the early stages […]
Michael Jackson’s 60th Birthday Party at the Hall Should be Amazing
If you find yourself in Cleveland this week, be sure to drop by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the FREE Michael Jackson 60th birthday party this Wednesday August 29th. The celebration will be both outdoor and indoor, with special appearances by brothers Tito, Marlon, and Jackie, and Michael’s children Paris and Prince. […]
Eddie Willis – An Original Funk Brother Passes
Sadly Eddie Willis, an original Funk Brother (the studio group of musicians that played behind every great Moton singer on recordings) died at the age of 82 a few days ago. How did it all begin? Motown Records began when Berry Gordy threw his boxing gloves down and abandoned his dreams of being a prizefighter […]
Here’s Your Elton John Update
‘Rocketman’ the Elton John Biopic is nearly completed with a release date of early 2019? British actor Taron Egerton will portray Elton in the movie and sing in the film. He’s been seen in France doting over his two boys, Zachary, seven, and Elijah, five, taking it easy after a long string in Vegas with […]
What’s in a Name?
Evidently, a great many famous bands started off with horrific names, finding a more suitable one before hitting it big. Here are other crazy original names of great bands moments before they hit it big… Wicked Lester (KISS) The Salty Peppers (Earth Wind and Fire) U2 (The Hype) Atomic Mass (Def Leppard) The Pendletons (The […]
ZZ’s Bully Gibbons Announces Vegas Residency
By now you’ve heard that ZZ Top founder and lead guitarist Billy Gibbons will drop a new LP and has signed on for a Vegas residency later this year, giving us a great reason to share more fun facts about ZZ Top. First of all, they are the longest running American rock band that has […]
Get Your Prince Funko Pop Figures and Latest News Here
Now you’ll be able to buy Prince Funko Pop figures this fall, dedicated to the one of a kind star Prince. The collectibles will be manufactured by FY and come in three stages of Prince’s life; the outfit that demonstrates his Purple Rain era, and the outfit worn in the famous MTV “Raspberry Beret” video. […]
David Crosby Returns from Overseas for Fall US Tour
David Crosby has been an important part of our American music fabric for over 50 years, from ‘Crosby Stills Nash and Young’ to his successful solo career, David’s written and released some of the most influential songs of our time. He’s following up his earlier LP ‘Sky Trails’ album with an extensive tour in Europe […]