The Rolling Stones have been together for nearly 50+ years. Celebrating its 50th birthday this year is the Stones album ‘Beggars Banquet,’ an LP that gave us the singles “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Street Fighting Man.” It’s hard to believe that to this day has a creative fire to write and record new music. […]
Buffalo Springfield was a collection of early superstars, well before their prime: the most commercial lineup included Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, and Neil Young in the mid-60s, hitting the charts with “For What It’s Worth” in 1966. Now Richie is taking part in a benefit that will honor the band, generating money for ‘Autism Think […]
The 80s was filled with incredible songs from what music historians called the ‘2nd British Invasion,’ but America owned its own on the charts, primarily with the Soul of the U.S.A. and the great artists who generated that sound. What were the Top Soul Songs of the 80s? In no particular order, here’s our list… […]
While the nation remains under a cold spell, let’s roll out the coldest songs ever recorded and match the song with the artists, the answers below… 1.) “Cold as Ice” 2.) “She’s So Cold” 3.) “Freeze Frame” 4.) “Cold Sweat” 5.) “Cold Shot” 6.) “10th Avenue Freeze Out” 7.) “Ice Ice Baby” 8.) “A Hazy […]
Just yesterday, Neil Diamond announced that he’s retiring from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The Grammy-winning artist deeply apologized to his fans and those that have tickets for his 50th Anniversary tour, scheduled for Australia and New Zealand in March, which have been canceled. Neil Diamond turns 77 this week, remaining in remarkably […]
It’s nice to be honored by your peers and the industry, especially if the honor pays tribute to your life’s work. The Recording Academy has announced that it will honor a select group of artists this summer with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’ Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Louis Jordan, studio musician Hal Blaine, Queen, The Meters, […]
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young have been working separately for years, recording and touring either individually, or at times joining another star (as witnessed by Stephen Stills touring with Judy Collins last year), but David Crosby caused a stir by hinting a reunion may be possible, if for the only reason that a strong political […]
The 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees list was announced a few weeks ago, and it reminded if of one of our favorite bands, The Moody Blues. Sadly, original member Ray Thomas passed away but the original lineup also included Denny Laine who left the group after a few albums. You can hear […]
With the advent of the #MeToo and #TimesUp grassroots movements, this is a perfect time to be celebrating women in rock. There is no better way to honor the women of rock and roll than to support the ‘She Rock Awards’ held this year Friday, January 26th, at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. […]
Alice Cooper is having a busy year; being chosen to appear in the live NBC Easter program ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ show on Easter Sunday, and hitting the road for another live concert tour. Check out this successful rocker from the 60s for a night of genuine entertainment. Here are the confirmed North America tour dates… […]