The Stylistics began their musical journey in Philadelphia in the late 60s, and members Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn took the world by storm with their incredible ballads and stage performances. Their biggest hits were “Betcha by Golly, Wow”, “You Are Everything,” “Break Up to Make Up,” and […]
The Beatles film ‘Yellow Submarine’ is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and coming back to select theaters in July. The film will feature the Beatles tunes “Hey Bulldog,” “Only a Northern Song,” “It’s All Too Much,” and “All Together Now.” What makes this celebration unique is the remastering of the overall sound and technical […]
“If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd” is the latest documentary to hit select theaters this month, generating new interest in the southern iconic band. The tragic 1977 plane crash that took the loves of Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray Jr. and tour […]
Although the loss of Walter Becker, original Steely Dan co-founder has left the band with a hole in its heart, Donald Fagen and band members continue to tour. We now hear that Steely Dan will add 9 shows to the New York City’s Beacon Theatre appearance in mid-October. What will make this tour a bit […]
There will be the 25 new entries inducted into the upcoming class for the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, including many of your favorite songs, recordings, albums and more. These new members of the national registry are singled out as the best, reflecting each contribution to the historical, and contribution to the sound of […]
There will be a documentary this year on the Bravo Network about Brian Epstein, the Beatles original manager; a man who shaped the look, sound, and marketing of the Fab Four in the very beginning. John Lennon’s motorbike was recently sold at auction, as was a list of nearly 500 early concert photographs and negatives. […]
One of the most interesting rock bands to ever climb a stage was the group, Jethro Tull, with lead singer and frontman Ian Anderson on flute. Although the band is not yet in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ian and the boys in the band continue to make music and tour. the Be […]
In the 60 and early 70s, the Motor City (Detroit) was the place to be if you dreamt of being a singer. Remember, there would be no Motown Label if Berry Gordy had not quit his boxing career and stated the Motown Label. Here (in our humble opinion) are the greatest Motown albums of all […]
Paul Simon’s about to retire from touring, but his legacy of being the voice of a generation and hitting the charts forever is getting a boost with the news that his seventh studio album, released in 1986 ‘Graceland’ is getting the ‘Dance’ overhaul. 11 different artists have signed on to remaster and record the track […]
John Mellencamp’s insightful documentary ‘Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theatre’ opens May 11th. That’s the business headline. On a personal note, we know that John Mellencamp has been seeing actress Meg Ryan, spending time in New York as a new homeowner, and loving the Big Apple. ‘Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theatre’ is a gritty […]