It only took forever for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to recognize the true genius of the Cars, finally letting them in the Hall in 2018. How did it all begin for the Cars? In the late 70s and early 80s, one band stood above all others relative to originality and sound. The […]
The decade of the 80s was an interesting group of years, given the influence of Punk, the second British Invasion, Girl Power, and the birth of Techno. The MTV Channel heavily influenced the bands. Who were the best from the 80s? Duran Duran was so good they named themselves twice. This band of brothers dominated […]
You would think wealthy celebrities would know better, but we now hear that Aretha Franklin did not leave a will, her estimated estate value at death is thought to be over $80 million in assets and copywrite potentials. Aretha Franklin had four children, from the youngest Kecalf, 48, to Ted, 54, Edward, 61, and Clarence, […]
Mick Jagger and Carly Simon were joined at the hip in her song 70’s ‘You’re So Vain” a song written decades ago, leaving the un-answered question as to whom she was speaking of in the song? Only recently did Carly reveal that the person that “was so vain” from the song was indeed Mick Jagger. […]
At a time when ever rocker announces they will be taking a residency in Las Vegas, Michael McDonald proves again how much of a visionary he is by announcing this week that he’s taking a residency in New York at the New York City’s Café Carlyle October 23 – 27 and October 30 – November […]
Eric Clapton is about to release a new LP – no, not a Blues album. No, not a cover or ‘Greatest Hits’ album. Eric Clapton is about to release, a Christmas album called ‘Happy Xmas.’ This holiday stocking stuffer will drop mid-October, containing the best Christmas songs ever, or at least Eric’s favorite seasonal favorites. […]
Although it’s an odd marriage, Universal Studios Hollywood has collaborated with Slash of Guns N’ Roses for the soundtrack to ‘Halloween Horror Nights,’ a new attraction opening around the bewitching holiday. The new Universal attraction called ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ beginning September 14th, and runs through November 3rd at Universal Studios Hollywood. Imagine buckling up for […]
Let’s play ‘Who Am I” I’m a Sir, knighted by the Queen I’m 73 years old and have earned Grammy, a Brit, and was Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. I also have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and I’ve sold over 100 million records in 40 […]
Disco dominated the music scene for nearly a decade until nature took over and began to thin the herd, eventually running out Disco by the late 70s and early 80s. Here are some of our favorite Disco hits from back in the day… “Le Freak” by Chic introduced Nile Rogers and Bernard Evans to the […]
We’ve talked a lot about what’s going on in the world in music these days, but before the weekend we want to give you a break. What about a little challenge with some music trivia? Let’s have at it. Great songs and great cars go together, don’t they? Put your mind in third gear and […]