The rock and roll world lost another star this week, as Boston native and founding member of 70s rock J. Geils was found unresponsive in in his Groton, Massachusetts home. Medical examiners have determined no foul play, J. dying of natural causes. J. Geils founded the J. Geils Band in Worcester in the late 60s, […]
The Michael Mann ‘Miami Vice’ television show in the mid-80s is considered one of the greatest projects ever to hit the small screen. The concept was simple; create a viewer experience for the MTV audience that pulled them into the tried and true ‘cops and robbers’ formula. The concept was brilliant, while the writing was […]
The postage stamp was just $.05 cents, a gallon of gas was priced at $.50 cents, and “Strangers in the Night,” Frank Sinatra won the Grammy for ‘Song of the Tear.’ If we were to take a time machine back to this date in April of 1967, what would we hear on the radio? Here […]
‘Three Dog Night’ hit the charts in 1968 with their song “One” and the rest they say, is rock and roll history. The band has sold millions of records along the way, endured many lineup changes, and the recent deaths of original members Corey Wells and Jimmy Greenspoon. They are touring this summer, and regardless […]
Brian Wilson has always been considered the driving force behind the Beach Boys, the genius within the group. The album “Pet Sounds” is perhaps the “Sgt. Peppers” the bands early ‘concept’ moment for the Beach Boys, now celebrating its 50th birthday. “God Only Knows,” “Sloop John B,” and “Wouldn’t it be Nice” were all smash […]
The 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn last week, and it was a real celebration of those that were eligible their very first year, and those that have waited forever to be asked. The 2017 inductees were Yes, Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, […]
The 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 2017 inductees are Pearl Jam, and Tupac Shakur, Yes, Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, and Journey. These are the deserving women we feel belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.. Janet […]
One of the most significant forces represented in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is that of non-American inductees. Many rode the waves of the British Invasion with the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Burdon and the Animals, or Dusty Springfield in the early 60s. The Beatles and Rolling Stones were obvious choices for admission […]
The 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held this Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn April 7th. The 2017 inductees are Yes, Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pearl Jam, and Tupac Shakur. There are band and singers in the hall that we consider ‘America’s Blue Collar’ heroes. […]
Paul McCartney is working on a new album from the studio, working with the man who earlier had produced and wrote three songs for Adele; one of those tunes was “Hello” so it makes sense for legendary Paul to work with this rising writer and producer by the name of Greg Kurstin. Paul’s mother died […]