Randy Newman is one of the most successful artists you simply don’t know much about. His hit “Short People” in 1977 was a moderate hit, and his 1983 song “I Love L.A” was a top 40 tune, but frankly he’s been a bigger success in films and on Broadway. Randy has won two Academy Awards, […]
Although rock and roll has been a male dominated industry, we must never overlook the contributions of the ladies. Here is our salute to the ‘Best Female Singers of the 60s.’ Shirley Bassey struck gold with her rendition of ‘Goldfinger’ for the Bond movie of the same name. Dusty Springfield is a member of the […]
Sammy Hagar’s claim to fame may be the voice of Van Halen, but he’d like to think that being an adventurer of mother earth is as important to him as any gold record. Sammy Hagar is a businessman, husband and father, mentor, TV series star, and more – yet still likes to get the instant […]
1975 was an interesting year for music in that it was a crossroads of the early days of disco, folk rock, FM or progressive rock and more. Think of it this way, Fleetwood Mac, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Bad Company, Foreigner and the Grateful Dead are about to explode, while Debbie Boone hits […]
It is highly unlikely you know who Steven Demetre Georgiou is, and we suspect you don’t know who Yusuf Islam is as well. As we speak he’s on tour in Australia and New Zealand, but let’s come back to how you know him. If you’re still not sure who we’re talking abut, it’s okay because […]
Van Morrison is an odd duck and an entertainer that is filled with unusual moments and uncommon talents. Van was born in Northern Ireland in 1945, his father a shipyard electrician, his mum a former singer and tap dancer. Van has earned six Grammy Awards, and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame […]
Getting off the road and encouraging fans to come to you is a business model that is working well for start and their families. Who will be in residence in Las Vegas through the next six months? Daryl Hall & John Oates and Tears for Fears – July 21, 2017 Elton John at Caesars Palace, […]
Motown music is perhaps the greatest export from the city of Detroit we’ve ever seen. Sure, we love the Mustang and GTO’s, but it was the music that put the Motor City on the map as much as it was their automotive contributions. Let’s take a look at one of the stars from the Motown […]
The Guess Who was a rocking great band from Winnipeg Canada, formed in the late 60s and 70s. The band’s biggest hits were “Undun,” “Share the Land,” “These Eyes,” “No Time,” “American Woman,” “Laughing,” and “These Eyes.” The Guess Who is in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, have sold over millions of records, and […]
The 60s was a really cool decade, filled with free love, protest, marching, and the best music ever. There is one tour this summer you’ve just got to see, the ‘Happy Together Tour’ starring Flo and Eddie of the Turtles, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, the Association, Box Tops, and Ron Dante from the […]