How about some good news? ‘Guess Who’ founder Chad Allan is recovering in a British Columbia hospital, a few weeks from suffering a stroke. Many fans forget that Chad and Randy Bachman were in the Guess Who, but eventually found themselves together again in ‘Brave Belt’ which evolved into ‘Bachman Turner Overdrive.’ Let’s pick out […]
The ‘Rambling Gambling’ man Bob Seger has had a great year; he wrote a Glenn Frey tribute song which he posted on his website, began to tour again, and announced a few weeks ago that he’s back in the studio with a new LP on the way. Be sure to catch Bob this fall with […]
It’s not often that a band that has sustained success and eventual breakups have a chance for a real reunion, but news leaked out this week that the original Foreigner lineup will be back on stage for their swan song appearance during the 40th anniversary US tour. If you can’t make it, no worries as […]
Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway residency at the Walter Kerr Theater, the official opening night (after a handful of soft opening performances) ‘Springsteen On Springsteen’ did something unusual; the Springsteen team and Kerr group donated an entire front row of tickets in a blind auction last week, proceeds going to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS organization. The […]
A few days ago we learned of Mick Fleetwood’s new book ‘Love That Burns: A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac, Volume One: 1967–1974,’ and now we go down under for the best rock book (or stocking stuffer) of the year with the ‘AC/DC, the Complete Story. The book is nearly 150 pages of inside info, ranging […]
The Elton John AIDS Foundation celebrates 25 years in 2017, often times handing out honors for those that have distinguished themselves in helping others. This year there’s a twist to the top honor; the award will go to Elton himself! Elton will be honored for his work with AIDS, and his additional humanitarian efforts over […]
Dr. Hook hit the charts in the mid-70s with “Cover of the Rolling Stone,” as a slight parody suggesting the power the magazine held in the music industry. The heavy-handed hint worked as the band did appear on the cover of Rolling Stone on March 29, 1973. Sadly we hear this week that the remaining […]
Don Henley, Lyle Lovett, and friend country star Clint Black are teaming up for a Hurricane Harvey benefit concert intended to raise money and awareness for the storm’s victims. The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at the North Texas Community Foundation as its being called is scheduled for November 28th at the Bass Performance Hall in […]
Thanks to the GEICO commercial from a few years ago, the Scorpions are back in favor with fans. This German speaking band hit the charts in the mid-70s with tunes like “Rock You (Like a Hurricane)” “Rhythm of Love,” and “Send Me An Angel” barely speaking English when they crossed the pond. Now the Scorpions […]
The band America has been together for over 40 years, hitting the charts with “Sister Golden Hair,” “Daisy Jane,” “Horse With No Name,” and many others. The band has sold nearly 100 million records, and they’re still on the road this fall. Lucky us! Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell can still put on a great […]