Guns N’ Roses has sold over 100 million records, and there are reports that their current tour has generated a few hundred million dollars; putting the tour in the top grossing tours this year. The ‘Not in This Lifetime Reunion Tour’ has been very successful, receiving praise from critics and peers alike. Here is the […]
Tom Petty died a while ago at the age of 66, but how much did we really know about this iconic rocker? Yes, Tom battled drug and alcohol addiction for years, and sure, we watched his induction into the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame’s, but here’s more Tom Petty information… When Tom […]
The Eagles were one of the biggest bands in the 70s because they captured the Folk Rock sound so well, crossing over from pop to rock so easily. How did it all begin for the Eagles? Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner knew each other because they worked together as Linda Ronstadt’s […]
Last week the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio announced its 2018 nominees list, which included 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the British super group Dire Straits. Dire Straits the band was born in 1977 in Deptford London, driven by founding members […]
Doo-Wop was all the rage in the 50s and early 60s for a few simple reasons. Making the song was fairly inexpensive as groups sang on urban street corners honing their craft, so there was very little cost for studio time. Secondly, the style of music allowed male singes with high voices to play the […]
If you graduated college in 1986 you’re likely to be in your 50s. The 80s was a terrific decade of music which included British Invasion II, ‘Techno’ and Madonna of course. What were the top songs of 1986? 1.) “Addicted to Love” Robert Palmer 2.) “Why Can’t This Be Love” by Van Halen 3.) “I […]
Elton John has recorded and released a tremendous amount of music in his career, including many a greatest hit. Now you can buy what is considered the ultimate ‘greatest hits’ package, called ‘Diamonds,’ created to honor the 50 year song writing relationship he and Bernie have maintained. ‘Diamonds’ which will offer Elton fans the most […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees last, beginning the long wait for those who have been worthy of such accolades for years. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. Two of the 19 overall nominees are Bon Jovi and the Motor City’s MC5. The […]
When you hear someone say the ‘B’ side of a song, it means a single that was sent to the radio stations contained the ‘A’ side, the executives decided was the hit, yet the record label needed to press another song on the other side to complete the vinyl, thus our “The B Side surprises.” […]
Melissa Etheridge is on the road for the holidays, paying particular attention to her songs from her 2008 holiday album, ‘A New Thought for Christmas.’ She’s taking a different approach to her live concerts this fall, bringing full symphonies on stage to add more sound to her shows. This is one tour you’re not going […]