Well, we’re nearly half way through February. There are two significant dates in this abbreviated month; the ‘Day the Music Died’ (the Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens plane crash) and the day the music world changed forever (February 9th, 1964 the Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show). Here are a few more […]
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is located along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard, and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California. Those that earn a Star are typical note worthy celebrities of Hollywood, music, and deserving executives and from all over the world. Over 10 million visitors will stand above the stars that grace […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been around for 21 years and can be found in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s the mecca for the greatest bands in rock history. Most recently stars from rap have found their way into the Hall. The next Hall of Fame class is quite exciting, but not as exciting […]
Do something magical to kick off 2017 in style – go to Las Vegas to enjoy the best food in the world, or gambling in the USA, and take in a great concert from one of your favorite stars. Here are a few live shows in the upcoming months… Elton John’s next concerts in Las […]
1966 was a difficult year for America; the Vietnam War was in full swing, as were college protests. Racial strife, economic woes, and feminism were hitting a boiling point. The music however reflected a more hopeful attitude, with love and acceptance in the lyrics. Here are the top songs from 1966… Sgt. Barry Sadler with […]
The 70s was a very confusing decade. Folk/Rock was taking off, progressive rock was becoming more commercial and disco would infect the decade with its thump and fashion. The only genre that remained true to its humble beginnings was soul and funk. What were the best soul albums of the 70s? Earth Wind & Fire […]
It’s hard to find a better example of great rock than Peter Frampton. Peter began his musical journey as a 16 year old in the 60s and 70s band ‘Humble Pie,’ then went solo, producing arguably the best live rock LP ever ‘Frampton Comes Alive,’ a double sided live recording that gave the world the […]
The Village People sang “In The Navy’ in the 70s, and now KISS is asking you to join their flotilla. KISS Kruise VII will depart from the port of New Orleans on Nov. 5. The KISS Kruse is scheduled to be a five-day sail with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel Pricing for a four-member […]
The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at a category that the Hall calls ‘Sideman.’ Although not all the Funk Brothers are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we dedicate this article to the talents of this Motor City band. Many of the Motown artists were born in various parts of […]
The upcoming Grammy awards will be a celebration of music; it will also be a celebration of the Bee Gees. The Grammys will be held at the Microsoft Theater in LA on February 12th. Two days after the Grammy Awards, there will be an event called ‘Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of […]