Bob Seger has been in the news recently, writing and producing a Glenn Frey tribute tune that was available on his web site, disclosing that he will be in tour later summer and fall with his ‘Runaway Train Tour.’ Did you know that Glenn Frey sang backup on the early Bob Seger singles? His album […]
Although the 60s and 70s had their moment in the sun (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys and Motown), it’s the 80s we’re thrilled about. Imagine the songs that came from artists that made the 80s the finest mass appeal decade ever. In our list below, Bruce, Michael, Peter and separately Genesis, U2, and […]
“Pet Sounds,” the Beach Boys classic LP, is 50 years old this summer. It’s the project that inspired Paul McCartney at the time to come up with their iconic album “Sgt. Peppers.” Here are a few things about the Brian Wilson effort that may surprise you… One of the best tracks on the album, and […]
So, do you use Twitter? Many rockers do to remain cool and social. We conducted a quick search, finding evidence that your favorite bands really use social, and have many more Twitter followers for example than we would have imagined. Check this brief list below… Journey – 210,000 Twitter Followers AC/DC – 264,600 Twitter Followers […]
She was born Angela Tremble in Miami in 1945, but for most of her adult live she’s gone by Debbie Harry. We know her as the leader of the semi punk-rock band Blondie, with 70s and 80s hits like “Call Me,” “Heart of Glass” and “The Tide is High.” Did you know that she was […]
Christopher Charles Geppert was born in San Antonio Texas in 1951. You know his as the classic rocker Chris Cross, the author of great songs like ‘Sailing” and ‘Ride Like the Wind.” Here are a few fun facts you may not know about this talented singer… Chris exploded onto the music scene in 1981, winning […]
It’s Monday so let’s see what we can do to put a smile on your face before that first meeting of the day, or that carpool to soccer practice. If you’re a Foreigner fan you’ll be pleased to learn that the band will return from Europe in a few weeks with intentions to bring back […]
You may have seen news that the Beatles now have their own channel on satellite – it’s great news if you love the ‘Fab Four.’ Here’s an odd question though… Do you love the Beatles so much that you would pay over $10,000 for a lock of each of the boy’s hair? All four Beatles […]
This August we’ll be celebrating a 48-year anniversary of one of the biggest moments on earth, the Woodstock Music Festival, which began August 15th, 1969. The four-day celebration starred the greatest rock and rollers of that time period, attracted nearly 500,000 fans, and jump started a ton of band careers. Here are a few things […]
Beatles manager and musical muse George Martin died in 2016, but his contributions to the Beatles and music in general should never be forgotten. Managers typically book gigs, keep the boys out of trouble, and often times sit in the recording studio during sessions and give their opinion about how a song is being laid […]