Sheryl Crow has teamed up with Annie Clark to release a new single called “Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You.” Make sure to give it a listen. Her new album has not been released in a traditional way, rather it’s being distributed by Stem, a startup platform which streams and keeps business data for artists […]
Category: Oldies
Joe Walsh Ready for ‘VetsAid II’
Last year Joe Walsh did something really cool; he held a charity concert for Veterans in the Tacoma Washington area. Now, he’s planning on doing it again, holding his second Annual VetsAid, Sunday, November 11, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. Joe’s dad was a veteran and supporting the organizations that directly help veterans […]
The Bands and the Sounds They Make
Boys joined bands to get the girls. This truth is as old as your dad’s 78s’. You might think that the best songs are filled with the dominating guitar, but you would be wrong. Here are a list of songs or albums that feature instruments that are not your typical fare… AC/DC pulled out the […]
Moody Blues to Release Seven LPs in Classic Vinyl This July 27th
The Moody Blues are having the times of their lives; ‘Days of Future Passed’ celebrated its 50th birthday last November, Justin Hayward has agreed to host the 2019 ‘Blue Cruise,’ (February 10-15, 2019) and now there’s news about the reissue of seven of their albums. The treasures cover the Moody Blues from 1969 to 1981. […]
Dave Matthews Scores Seventh Number One LP With ‘Come Tomorrow’
Dave Matthews Band is on pace to score their seventh straight number-one album on the Billboard 200, the group’s latest disc, Come Tomorrow. The ninth studio effort from Dave and company is set to debut atop the chart with an estimated 250,000 equivalent album units. How’s this for an accomplishment – Dave Matthews is now […]
John Grady McElrath, ‘Swingin’ Medallions Singer Passes
Sadly, John Grady McElrath the founding member and lead singer of the popular 60s band the Swingin’ Medallions passed away in his home due to Parkinson’s disease a few days ago, but we think the man and the band deserve a little love. The Swingin’ Medallions has one colossal hit called “Double Shot (Of My […]
‘Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin’ the Book Due in October
It seems everyone is writing a memoir or autobiography these days, and the remaining living members of Led Zeppelin have decided to join forces to write it all down. Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant. Believe it or not, the three are still friends and still on speaking terms, are collectively publishing an […]
Legendary Rock and Roll Biographer Passes On
You may not know his name, but if you’re a fan of rock and roll you should know his work; Jerry Hopkins, the author who penned the biographies of stars like Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley and David Bowie had died at the age of 82 in Bannock. Jerry wrote more than 39 books, many celebrating […]
The Best Canadian Songs Ever – Period
The band the Guess Who is Canadian, and so are Loverboy, all the dudes from Nickleback, and Joni Mitchell. But did you know that Paul Anka, April Wine, The Five Man Electrical Band, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, Neil Young are also Canadian? So are Glass Tiger, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Tragically […]
Great Songs and Great Movies Just Go Together Beautifully
Rock and roll movies often give us great moments that feature our favorite rock bands, songs, or storyline. Here are a few of our favorites… ‘This is Spinal Tap’ is the rock and roll parody that satirizes the rock scene. The movie also made rockers turn their amps up to 11 and leave them there. […]