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 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 […]
There may not have been a more successful or influential band than Journey in the 80s. The group was lead by Bay area Steve Perry, a singe with charisma and talent. Steve left the group to pursue a solo career, hitting the charts with “Oh Sherry” and more. He’s been quiet until now, as he’s […]
Peter Frampton is currently touring with Steve Miller this summer, giving us a reason to look back at Peter’s life and career, wondering how we got so lucky as to have such a guitar virtuoso in our midst? Peter Kenneth Frampton was born in South London in 1950, and in high school played with a […]
The 80s was not only the birth of the internet and the IT revolution, it was also the birth of MTV and great rock bands. Here are a few of our favorite 80s rock LPs… ‘Synchronicity’ by the Police was ‘the’ breakout album of 1983, eventually being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in […]
Move over Michael, the Eagles have landed – right on the #1 ‘Best-Selling’ album of all time spot. The Recording Industry Association of America now says that the Eagles ‘Greatest Hits 1971-1975’ released in 1976 has generated downloads and sales of more than 38 million copies, overtaking Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ for the title. The LP […]
When you think of the incredible influences soul music has had on our soundtracks of life, it’s hard not to take a moment to honor the sound and the stars who made the sound. We have had the Motown Sound, The Philly Sound, Muscle Shoals, the Chicago Blues and Beal Street influences, and last but […]
How many times have you thought about writing a memoir or autobiography? Well, your favorite musicians have, and we think the following books are worth picking up… “Chronicles” by Bob Dylan is a wonderful look at the man, the legend, the icon Bon Dylan, while “Born to Run” recently published by Bruce Springsteen are collectibles […]
There can’t be that many books about the rock and roll bass, but Rush co-founder and world-renowned bassist Geddy Lee is such a fan of the instrument that he’s writing a book about the bass. ‘Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass’ will be published on December 4th featuring stories, descriptive details of famous bass […]
Aretha Franklin and Elvis both died on the same day, connecting the two greatest music icons forever. Now the Queen of Soul will be laid to rest in a star-studded ceremony celebrating her life, her funeral, held in Detroit Friday August 31st. The service will be limited to friends, family, and invited dignitaries on the […]