Walter Becker left this earth in late 2016, and Steely Dan fans mourned the loss. The Doobie Brothers continue to be overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, leaving ‘DB’ fans outraged. This tension can be relieved by taking in the coolest marriage of 2018, the collaboration of both Steely Dan and Doobie […]
Category: Oldies
A Few Motown Secrets to Share
The Motown genre was an incredible period in American history, giving middle to poor men and women a hopeful shot at fame and fortune. Founded by Berry Gordy, the music eventually sold nearly a half a billion records. There are a few secrets that remain within Motown that we’d like to share… It was the […]
Some of the Most Interesting Legal Battles in Rock History
Kid Rock has been named in a recent lawsuit, dealing with the name of his upcoming 2018 tour. What were some of the more interesting legal battles in the music industry? John Fogerty sued his record company, choosing to give up some song rights to get out of the relationship. In one of the biggest […]
James and Bonnie’s Big Adventure in 2018
James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt have decided to spend some time together in 2018, announcing plans to collaborate for 2018 tour that will feature the best from both artists catalog. Let’s cut the small talk and get right to the tour dates… May 8th, Jacksonville, FL May 9th, Orlando, FL May 11th, Sunrise, FL May […]
Without This Guy We Might Not Have the Beatles
Without Tony there wouldn’t be the Beatles. Sure that sounds lofty, but it’s probably true. Tony Calder, the affable and talented Decca rising star who promoted the Beatles when no one else would, has died at the age of 74, due to complications from pneumonia in London at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In the […]
Rock and Roll Podcasts to Enjoy
America has become a digital wonderland, with our favorite artists using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more to reach their fans. Another technologic advancement is the podcast (a piece of audio you can download to listen to anytime you please, you can save it and share it). Which rock and roll podcasts should you be […]
Steven Tyler’s Grammy Party For ‘Janie’s Fund’ is Coning
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler founded a women’s foundation called ‘Janie’s Fund’ a few years ago, dedicated to assisting women and young girls who have been sexually and physically abused. He announced this week that he will be hosting an exclusive viewing party at the RED Studios in Los Angeles on January 28th during the Grammy celebration. […]
The ‘Best Selling’ List That Will Blow Your Mind
So the small talk always turns to the most, best, favorite or top of something, In music, the lists that matter most tend to be in two categories; the ‘Top selling LPs of All Time’ and the ‘Artist or Singer That Has Sold the Most.’ First, here in our estimation, is the list of ‘Top […]
Fleetwood Mac is MusicCares ‘Person of the Year’
The legendary band Fleetwood Mac will be honored as this year’s ‘MusicCares Person of the Year’ ceremony, January 26 at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. The award is bestowed by the Recording Academy (The Grammy people) to a person or entity that reflects the true meaning of giving and combined values through music. […]
A Little Something for Everyone!
In the spirit of ‘there’s something for everyone’ in the world of music, we’re sharing the coolest thing since sliced bread, the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas will host the 2018 “Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend” coming up April 19th in Las Vegas. The original Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom, […]