Born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner in the UK in 1965, ‘Sting’ as we know him, has had an incredibly interesting life. His songwriting and creative genius was on full display in the 80s with the Police, outdone by his success as a solo artist. Sting will be out on tour in 2017, making new friends […]
The next time you see Kinks front man Ray Davies, please remember to call him ‘Sir.’ Announced just before New Year’s, England’s Queen designated Ray to be knighted for his “services to the arts”. Victoria (Posh Spice) Beckham of the Spice Girls will also receive an award for her “services to the fashion industry.” Who […]
On February 3, 1959 Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens died in a tragic plane crash a few miles from Clear Lake, IA. There have been many discussions about the ‘what if?’ What if Buddy had lived? Here are our thoughts… In the early days of popular music, Buddy wrote and produced his […]
Who is the USA’s favorite band or singer? You could make the argument that Fleetwood Mac, KISS or Journey could be considered. Recently, a poll was taken in the UK asking to name the greatest native born rocker; David Bowie was honored as the UK’s favorite rock band or artist. Let’s go around the world […]
Don McLean’s song “American Pie” was about the day the music died, February 3, 1959. This was the day Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens perished in a horrific late night plane crash outside Mason City, a few miles from their departure Clear Lake, IA. Ritchie Valens was born Richard Valenzuela, the second […]
The M3 Rock Festival is scheduled for later April of this year in Columbia MD. Did you know that the festival has added another day of music, featuring the best of ‘Southern Rock.’? This festival addition made us wonder what might be considered the best ‘Southern Rock’ band of all time… Here are a few […]
The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class was announced last month with Pearl Jam, ELO, Journey, Tupac Shakur, Joan Baez and Yes all being admitted. Nile Rogers of Chic received a special award for musical excellence. The band Boston is not yet in the Hall, but here are the most excellent reasons they […]
Don McLean’s song “American Pie” was about the day the music died, February 3, 1959; the day Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens perished in a horrific late night plane crash outside Mason City, a few miles from their departure Clear Lake, IA. The Big Bopper was not a spring chicken when he […]
The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at various deserving artists; today we’ll get a closer ‘look see’ at KISS. Imagine a band of musicians getting ready to climb in stage in front of thousands of screaming fans, wearing body paint? The band began in New York City in January 1973, beginning with […]
The day the music died is universally considered to be February 3, 1959; that was the night Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens died tragically in plane crash a few miles from their departure, Clear Lake, IA. Buddy always wanted to be a rock and roll star, so after graduation he dedicated his […]