The Tony award is a significant honor, often times given to stars that you wouldn’t suspect would ever be in the running for a Broadway award. For example, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” Cyndi Lauper are nominated for a 2018 Tony. Cyndi co-wrote an original song that is […]
Ric Ocasek will remember 2018 as a year that represented the best of times, and a year that held the worst of times. He and his fellow members of the Cars were finally inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and now we hear he and wife Paulina Porizkova have separated after nearly […]
Jeff Beck is considered guitar royalty, although he’s never received his due like his peers Clapton, Duane Allman or Steve Vai. He is, however, enjoying a resurgence in popularity, announcing his solo stops outside of his current commitment with Paul Rogers and Ann Wilson. Jeff will play Phoenix, Austin, York PA, Lewiston NY, Pittsburgh, Port […]
How would you like to have in your hands the first electric guitar ever owned by George Harrison? Well, it’s possible as the Hofner Club 40 model that George bought in 1959 is up for bid at Julien’s Auctions’ upcoming “Music Icons” memorabilia sale May 19th at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. […]
The classic tune “Sittin On the Dock of the Bay” by the late Otis Redding was co-written by guitarist Steve Cropper. Yes, Steve is one of the best guitarists of all times may also be the least known; it’s Steve Cropper of Booker T and the M.G’s fame. You will also appreciate his work in […]
If you loved the 60s group Buffalo Springfield, then listen to this; a new box set remastered versions of Buffalo Springfield’s three studio albums will drop June 29th, helping celebrate the bands 50th anniversary and their final concert. ‘What’s That Sound? The Complete Albums Collection’ remastered offering will include the legendary albums ‘Buffalo Springfield Again,’ […]
Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues are having a banner year; enshrinement into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wonderful 50th celebration of ‘Days of Future Passed’ and now a tour. Keep in mind that when his solo stops are complete, he’ll join the band for their Las Vegas residency that begins in […]
Bands that hit the charts with a great song and then go back to their day jobs are called ‘One Hit Wonders.’ Here are a few of our favorite one-hit wonders… ‘867-5309’ turned out to be more than a phone number, it was the title of the Tommy Tutone one-hit wonder in 1981. It was […]
It’s been an interesting year for James and Bonnie; the two decided to tour this year, but Bonnie took ill early in the tour requiring surgery, withdrawing from the first leg of the schedule. Bonnie will join James in June. Here are however the important James Taylor dates and co-hosts for the tour. Here are […]
It’s not unusual for artists to sign merchandising deals in lie, and often times in death. We now hear that both Ray Charles and Michael Jackson, two superstars that had lucrative deals with Pepsi in life, have signed deals with Pepsi in the afterlife, as the two will be part of the Fortune 500’s Generations […]