The songs “Love Train,” “I Love Music,” “For the Love Of Money,” and “Used to Be My Girl” were hit tunes from the Ohio based O’Jays, a 70s soul group that had one of the most successful careers in the 70s, earning fame and fortune. Did you know that they first recorded under the name […]
70s Folk Rock star Jackson Brown has earned many awards; being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or the Songwriter Hall of Fame, but it’s unlikely that this upcoming honor will be duplicated; he’s been chosen to be recognized with the 2018 Gandhi Peace Award for his work with human causes, the […]
Jeff Lynne and ELO have been the subject of a Showtime special this year, generating lots of interest in the band; so much so they collected their talents for a long overdue tour. Recently the band opened with “Standing in the Rain” and some 20 songs later finished with “Roll Over Beethoven” thrilling the audiences. […]
The eccentric artist Elvis Costello is about to release a new album with his band the Imposters this October, simply called ‘Look Now’ a collaborative project with Carole King and 60s songwriter Burt Bacharach. The Imposters and Elvis are out on the road, so let’s be sure to check them out this year… November 2nd, […]
“Telephone Man” “Don’t Bring Me Down” and “Mr. Blue Sky” were powerful singles from the 70s and 80s group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) led by Jeff Lynn. Now the label and management team for ELO is about to release in September, a real find; ‘Electric Light Orchestra – The U.K. Singles Volume One: 1972-1978,’ the […]
The popular and newspaper The Australia Post became the target of AC/DC fans recently as it published a set of collectible stamps honoring the band and its album covers – the problem is that a few of the cover used were never distributed in Australia. In other AC/DC news, it’s been rumored that AC/DC member […]
The 60s was an incredible decade that historians often describe as the ideological perfect storm that will never be repeated. Racial and gender strife, the Vietnam War, civil unrest, drug exploration and technological advances were all reflected in the music. Here are our favorite 60s albums… ‘Tommy’ by the Who, ‘Pet Sounds’ from the Beach […]
It seems Sir Elton John is in the news weekly with details of the biopic ‘Rocketman’ that is scheduled for a 2019 release. The film will star Taron Egerton as Elton, Jamie Bell will play Bernie Taupin, Bryce Howard as Elton’s mum, and Richard Madden will portray Elton’s manager John Reid. Elton’s net worth is […]
Guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana has decided to extend his stay in Sin City at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, adding more dates in 2019. Carlos has hit the charts over the years with terrific hits like “Black Magic Woman’ “Oye Como Ca” and “Smooth” but has remained the man to […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to make news; they’re on a lengthy farewell tour, and now the subject of a documentary called ‘If I Leave Here Tomorrow’ which will cover the bands horrific plane crash through the aftermath, leaving no stone unturned in the sorted details of rock and roll. The documentary will premiere on the Showtime […]