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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]