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, and Emmylou Harris have all been selected. Hal Blaine is now 88, an original member of the talented LA session group […]
Can you name the greatest male rock singer of all time, or at least name your favorite? It would be hard to pinpoint America’s favorite, but we’ve just put together a list of lead singers that we believe were or are the most influential. Take a look and see how we did in compiling this […]
Recently Chuck Negron, former lead singer of Three Dog Night has amended his 2000 autobiography, ‘Three Dog Nightmare,’ adding 11 new chapters and more than 100 new photos. Chuck has had his struggles with addiction and self-destructive behavior over his professional career, which included repairing familiar relationships damaged along the way. What a perfect time […]
Alice Cooper’s special edition DVD, a cryptic new film called ‘Welcome To My Nightmare Special Edition,’ dropped last fall, with great reviews. Alice has signed on to star in the live Easter ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ performance this Easter, and he’s just announced his 2018 tour, with plenty of stops in North America. Let’s just say […]
Sure winning awards is nice, but when your peers tell you how good you are, it’s even more special. The Recording Academy (the folks that hand out the Grammy’s) has chosen Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Louis Jordan, studio musician Hal Blaine, Queen, The Meters, and Emmylou Harris for their ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’ Neil Diamond’s career […]
What was once old is now new again, as Toto’s new greatest hits compilation, ‘40 Trips Around the Sun’ will officially drop February 9th. Toto began as a session group of musicians in the mid-70s, appearing on Steely Dan, Sonny and Cher, and Boz Scaggs albums that sold millions. ‘Toto’ in 1978 contained the band’s […]
Recently we disclosed that the estate of Elvis Presley generated $55 million dollars last year, even though Elvis died in 1977. The thought of an artist or singer making millions of dollars well after their death is foreign to us, but here’s the skinny; stars who have songwriter rights, merchandising deals, autobiographies, auctions, and investments […]
Billy Idol’s been busy these past few months, appearing on ‘The Voice’ this past season, singing his signature tune “White Wedding,” and releasing the dates of his 2018 tour. Billy’s going to ring up a lot of sky miles in 2018, committing to a savage 2018 tour that includes Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, the UK, Switzerland, […]
If you ever visit Detroit, Michigan, you’ll want to visit the landmarks that made the Motor city famous; the Highland Park Ford assembly factory, or the empty field where old Tiger Stadium (Michigan and Trumbull) used to be. You will also want to visit the home Berry Gordy, the Grand Blvd estate, where dreams did […]
It’s safe to say that legendary performer and recording artist Tina Turner covets her many accomplishments; selling over 60 million records, becoming a music icon that has lasted multiple decades, and being admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as Ike and Tina Turner) but this upcoming honor will be one to remember. […]