Next Monday, June 25th will be the ninth anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson unexpectedly passing away June 25th, 2009 due to an accidental overdose of anesthetic propofol and the anxiolytic lorazepam. The combination of drugs prompted a heart attack, one that Michael could not survive. Here are five things about Michael you may […]
Category: Oldies
Motown The Musical Continues to Amaze and Entertain
‘Motown the Musical’ continues to entertain and amaze audiences across North America. If you love the sound of the Motown era from the 60s and early 70s, or terrific Broadway shows, then you’ll want to check out ‘Motown the Musical’ the traveling troupe of singer and actors that tour the country. The very best Motown […]
“Stay Tuned” Media Special Stars at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame This Month
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland, Ohio, not New York, Detroit or Los Angeles. This month one of the exhibits driving ticket sales is the exhibit called “Stay Tuned” a series of artifacts that demonstrate the power of the media in the history of rock and roll. The “Stay Tuned” exhibit […]
Streisand Signs Netflix Deal, Re-Releases ‘Star is Born’
If you think about it, there were about 25 years where Barbra Streisand ruled the airwaves, stage and music charts. Now Barbra Streisand is about to finalize a wonderful business relationship with the Netflix platform, beginning with the Netflix concert documentary ‘The Music…The Memories, The Magic’ then a release of six vintage music specials and […]
The Best Wedding Songs You’ll Hear This Season
This summer and early fall you may be asked to give your daughter away in matrimony, or in the church for a friend’s child’s wedding, so let’s go back and celebrate the moment a man and woman join together. Do you remember the songs that were played at your wedding? Here’s a small list of […]
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
We’re just a few weeks from the MLB All-Star Game, as baseball is front and center for sports fans this summer. Along the way, baseball and music have always enjoyed a beautiful friendship, as fans typically hear their favorite songs are played in between innings, often used to inspire our team to victory. Here are […]
Robby Krieger of the Doors Selling His Mansion
Have you ever wanted to live like a rock star? Well, if you have around $14 million you can actually live the Door’s guitarist Robby Krieger place, as he’s putting his hexagon-shaped Pacific Ocean home up for sale. It’s a famous house as it was also once owned by Limp Bizkit’s lead singer Fred Durst. […]
Ozzy Earns Yet Another Award
Ozzy Osbourne is about to receive yet another award, honoring his contributions to music by receiving the 2018 ‘Metal Hammer Golden Gods’ award in London on June 11th. Others that have been honored with the prestigious ‘Metal Hammer Golden Gods’ award are Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Lemmy, and Rob Zombie. Ozzy could use some good news […]
The Beach Boys Long and Winding 2018 Tour
The Beach Boys have always found themselves playing on the 4th of July, and 2018 will be no different. The boys will return to the DC area this July 4th for the annual Capitol Fourth concert. PBS has agreed to air live the concert from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol starting at 8pm […]
The Byrd’s Roger and Chris Hit the Road
The Byrds have plenty of hits in the 60s, from “Turn, Turn, Turn” to “Mr. Tambourine Man” to “8 Miles High.” We hear now that original members Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman are back together for a brief summer tour in 2018, helping celebrate the Byrds 50th anniversary of their LP ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo,’ […]