A few weeks ago, we told you about the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture which is dedicated to rock and roll, opening in Tulsa Oklahoma in 2020. Now, Journey guitarist Neal Schon is getting involved, donating a portion of his memorabilia to the museum. Neal is expected to add guitars, sheet music, unpublished photographs and […]
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Joan Jett Turns Producer, Adds More Dates to 2018 Tour
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Joan Jett will step into the studio this fall to produce an album for an unlikely artist, comedian Wanda Jackson. The two are planning on collaborating late in the year in Nashville where they both live, and the Wanda Jackson album is expected to be released in early 2019. […]
Bruce, Mariah, Paris Jackson and Lionel Featured in September’s Harper’s Bazaar
The September issue of the Harper’s Bazaar will feature a different kind of theme; ‘The First Families of Music’ as it’s called will show off famous rock stars and their families, giving the publication a younger and hipper lean. Featured in the September Harper’s Bazaar’ will be the stars and families of Bruce Springsteen, Steven […]
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins Go Back on the Road This Fall
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins spent last summer together, and they must have enjoyed themselves as they’re about to do it again! The two are connected in may ways; Stephen wrote the CSNY song “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” about her in the 60s, and the two have been close ever since. Here are the confirmed […]
Alice Copper Gets His Own Scratch Off Lotter in Arizona
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 […]
So How Good Was the Music in 1970?
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 […]
Tom Petty’s ‘An American Treasure’ Box Set is Amazing
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, […]
Those 70s Soul Stars We Can’t Forget
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 Still Touring, Still Making History
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 […]
Culture Club to Release New LP in 20 Years
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 […]