It’s hard for any band to stay together for an album, give the road rock and roll leads them down. Yet, one of the most interesting rock bands to ever climb a stage was the group, Jethro Tull, in celebrating their 50th year of existence, with Ian Anderson on flute, an instrument that was so […]
One of the most successful hair bands in the 80s and early 90s was the band Ratt, hitting the charts with “Round and Round” and “Lay It Down,” solidifying their place in heavy metal for years to come. Ratt began in in Hollywood in the late 70s, calling themselves Firedome, led by lead singer Stephen […]
Over these past few months, we’ve been telling you about the Elron John film ‘Rocketman’ and how this musical fantasy will surely be a hit. We’ve learned that Taron Egerton of the Kingsman films will star as a young Elton, and Dexter Fletcher, the man who helped direct the upcoming Queen and Freddie Mercury biopic, […]
“Breakfast in America” by the British group Supertramp, released in the late 70s proved to be a hit with American audiences, generating the chart-topping tunes “Goodbye Stranger,” “Take the Long Way Home” and “The Logical Song” (the band’s most commercial song). The band has always been led by Roger Hodgson, and he’s just announced a […]
The band Yes has enjoyed incredible success in the rock world for over 40 years, beginning with the hit single “Roundabout” and has never looked back, their keyboardist Rick Wakeman has always held the boys in check, proving that the keys are the most influential part of any rock song. Now Rick is getting ready […]
“Good Lovin,” “Beautiful Morning” and “How Can I Be Sure” were million-dollar tunes for the Rascals in the 60s and early 70s, and it’s nice to hear that two of the original members of the Rascals, Felix Cavaliere and guitarist Gene Cornish, are getting back on the road for a brief tour this summer with […]
Life continues to march on, with and without us. In 2018 it seems all out favorite stars are leaving us. Here are the wonderful folks that have passed on as we enter the halfway part of 2018… Craig MacGregor, the original Foghat bassist. Pat Torpey, the founding member of Mr. Big. Dennis Edwards, one of […]
Dave Matthews has been added to the super exciting artist lineup for the upcoming Summerfest festival. Yes, Milwaukee is the place to be for this year’s ‘Summerfest,’ an outdoor festival that begins June 27th and runs through 2 periods; Thursday June 27th through Sunday July 1st, then Tuesday July 3rd, through Sunday July 8th. Shawn […]
A great rock song is short, has a catchy tune, and terrific lyrics. Sometimes the lyrics are all that matter. Often times the words carry more meaning that the writer had intended, but the words are the magic. Here are a few examples of great lyrics, words we wish we’d written… “You can check in […]
Ringo Starr is a Beatle, a father, husband, and soon an author that can say he’s written a few great books; he’s finishing his 3rd book, ‘Another Day In The Life’ due to be released this fall. Ringo also penned earlier books ‘Postcards From The Boys in 2003, and Photograph in 2013. The book will […]