The KISS Kruise VII is getting ready to cruise with more stars and activities. We mentioned this earlier in the year, so consider this your ‘last call,’ as the ship departs from the port of New Orleans on November 5th, with a waiting list being formed for typical cancellations – thus rooms may still be […]
Editor’s Note: Conflicting reports continue to be released concerning Tom Petty’s health. We will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. Our best wishes are with him and his family at this time. Tom Petty, who was found unconscious and non-responsive after going into full cardiac arrest in his Malibu home late Sunday night, […]
The Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller are on the little screen just begging you to join them on the upcoming Dan Rather AXS TV’s ‘The Big Interview Show.’ The season begins on Tuesday, October 10, with Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Sharon Osbourne. But wait there’s more; this season also includes Geddy Lee, E. Street […]
A new three-CD compilation filled with artists who recorded for the iconic Stax Records label was released last week called ‘Soulsville U.S.A.: A Celebration of Stax.’ It’s hard to believe but the Stax label is now 60 years old! Who recorded on the Stax label? Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Eddie Floyd, The Staple Singers, […]
We don’t know why it took so long, but Neil Young has finally been admitted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the ceremonies were held in Toronto this week. French Canadian singer Stéphane Venne, Bruce Cockburn, and the French Canadian band Beau Dommage were also inducted this year in the songwriter hall. David Foster, […]
Over the years authentic Beatle memorabilia has shown up in various markets, auctions and private collections, and you know how much money they drive. Everything from the Fan Fours hair clips, John Lennon’s early acoustic guitar, to the Sgt. Peppers’ Lonely Hearts Club Band drum skin seen on the album cover, has all been sold. […]
Let’s get to some music news headlines… A Los Angeles jury a few weeks ago awarded iconic producer Quincy Jones $9.4 million in royalties, earlier withheld by the estate of Michael Jackson. That’s a nice chunk of change, but a lot less than the $30 million he had requested be paid. In late 70s disco […]
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 […]