Recently we learned that John Lennon would grace the space of a US Postal Stamp, but we’ve got to admit that getting your own state scratch off ticket is the bomb! Yup, Alice Cooper is getting his own customized Arizona instant scratch off ticket which makes its debut August 7th, running through Halloween. Although Alice […]
Gas in 1970 was below $1 a gallon, Motown music was still strong as the Temptations had crossed over to a more contemporary sound, the Beatles were about to break up (Paul announces he’s leaving in April of 1970) and music was all over the road. Here are the songs that demonstrate just how unusual […]
We continue to mourn the loss of Tom Petty last October 2nd, 2017; his personal belonging has been involved in auctions, his anthology continues to sell wildly on various streaming platforms, Now Tom Petty fans can buy the ultimate Tom Petty experience, a 60-track box set named ‘An American Treasure’ featuring live performances, alternate versions, […]
The Doobies, Zeppelin, Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac rocked the 70s, but while these bands were raking in millions from their hits, the 70s also became fertile ground for the best soul bands and singers to hen their crafts as well. Here’s more of the soul rock stars we know and love… The Isley Brothers took to […]
The Eagles were one of the biggest bands in the 70s because they captured the Folk-Rock sound so well, crossing over from pop to rock so easily. Glenn Frey is no longer with us, Joe Walsh continues to tour, with a benefit for Vets later this month, and others in the band continue to remain […]
In the 80s one of the more interesting bands was one from the UK called ‘Culture Club’ lead by fashionista Boy George. The band had big hits with “Time” “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” and “Karma Chameleon.” Well, the boys in the band are about to release a new album that contains new […]
Madonna is now 60 years of age, and is about to celebrate this milestone with the release of yet another album, a tidbit of news she shared with reporters while in Portugal spending time with her adopted son David, the youngest of her four children. It seems Madonna is just like every other mom; she […]
Hall and Oates proved to be the most successful 70s duo in music, generating so much interest that the two have been touring lately. Daryl has had a solo project for television called ‘Live from Daryl’s House’ that was a hit with television and music fans over these past few years. We now hear that […]
Recently an alternative rock band reprised the Toto song “Africa” in a live concert, causing quite a stir and increased sales for the original version, giving us a reason to look back at the best rock covers of all time. Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” may have been her biggest song, but it was Otis Redding that […]
Bob Seger’s ill-fated 2017 tour is about to begin again in Kansas City this November, so let’s go back in time and share a few Bob Seger fun facts… Bob’s dad walked out on his family when Bob was 10, which was a defining moment for Bob and his family, one that would influence him […]