It seems every state in the union has a ‘HOF’ or Hall of Fame, celebrating their native sons and daughters in sport, business, and music. We’re familiar with the Memphis Music Hall of Fame (perhaps the most prominent of city HOFs), but did you know the New Jersey State Hall of Fame is equally significant? […]
Category: Oldies
Remembering the Great David Bowie
It’s been over a year since we lost rock icon David Bowie; he must be smiling in heaven given all the awards he’s been winning in recent ceremonies. His last LP in 2016 has been recognized as one of his best works of art, although he never lived long enough to reap the harvest of […]
The Very Best in Sales From Our Favorite Rock Albums
One of the most interesting things about music is its eternal popularity of the singer’s music. Often times, well written songs generate millions of dollars in sales long after they’re gone. Did you know that Michael Jackson’s estate continues to earn over $100 million each year? Did you also know that his ‘Thriller’ album remains […]
Steely Dan In Vegas in April
One of our favorite bands Steely Dan is taking residency in Las Vegas in April at the luxurious Venetian, giving you a chance to have some Vegas fun while taking in the concert of a lifetime. Did you know that ‘SNL’ alumni Chevy Chase once played (drummer) with the boys under an early name while […]
The Very Best R&B Hits From the 60s
What were the best ‘R&B’ songs of the 60s? Here’s our list… 1. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin 2. “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” from Marvin Gaye 3. “Sweet Soul Music” by Arthur Conley 4. “Love Rollercoaster” from The Ohio Players 5. “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & The Drells 6. “Papa’s Got A Brand […]
Paying Our Respects to the Ohio Players
Walter “Junie” Morrison, the man that struck the keys for the super soul band the ‘Ohio Players,’ died at the age of 62 a few weeks ago. There aren’t many bands from Dayton, Ohio that made it big; the Ohio Players’ were one of the most successful to do so. Bands typically struggle with egos, […]
Boston and Joan Jett Tour This Summer
Rock makes strange bedfellows. In the 70s two of the hottest bands heard on your favorite radio station included e Boston and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Boston broke all the rules; their singer had a high voice, there were no album notes or pictures. Joan broke the glass ceiling for women in rock, proving […]
Cover Songs That Outdo the Originals
You know what it means to cover a song right? It’s when an artist records their version of a song written by someone else. More often than not the original song remains the more popular or preferred version, but here are the covers that we believe outdo the originals… “Proud Mary” Ike and Tina Turner/C.C.R. […]
What’s Going On at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame This Spring?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in beautiful Cleveland, Ohio is hallowed ground for those that contributed to the soundtrack of our lives. What’s happening at the Hall this spring? ‘Revelations; The Jimi Hendrix Experiences, Are you experienced’ is an exhibit that details in film the life and times of one of the greatest […]
The Recent Passings of Some Old Time Greats
In the 60s there were two musical groups that had their moment in the sun for a brief period of time with the songs “Precious and Few,” (The band ‘Climax’) and “Time Won’t Let Me” (the band ‘The Outsiders’). Both were catchy contributions to the fabric of our times back then. Both were sung by […]