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. Jr. Walker and the All Stars are not in the Hall though. Here are a few top […]
The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at one of the greatest bands ever formed; Fleetwood Mac. Who knows what Fleetwood Mac would have sounded liked if Peter Green or Bob Welch as chosen to stay, never opening the door for Lindsey and Stevie? Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, John and Christine McVie, and […]
The next few months will bring a host of Awards shows. Country, Grammy, Oscars and more will honor deserving artists, actors, and entertainers. The 2017 Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place February 12, hosted by James Corden. Sly Stone will be given a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the ceremony, along with Shirley Caesar, pianist […]
Mick Jones of the band Foreigner is feeling better after a health scare earlier in 2016; so much so he’s written an autobiography called ‘A Foreigner’s Tale’ available soon. Original member Lou Gramm would love a shot at joining the band for a 40th year reunion, but that seems up in the air; rumors indicate […]
Las Vegas has always been an exciting destination for great food, gambling and more. In the old days, Americans would travel to see the ‘Rat Pack’ or Wayne Newton in concert. A few years ago, many of today’s contemporary singers and bands got smart and realized that they could get off the road, stay in […]
How many times have you heard someone tell a rock star that “you should write a book?” It seems like a natural decision as rockers have had interesting and troubled lives. Now AC/DC has chosen to make it official with their own autobiography, due this summer, the book will be called ‘AC/DC Rock or Bust: […]
Are you ever too old to rock? Well according to actor Jack Black in the movie ‘School of Rock,’ the answer is a resounding no! How would you like to go to school to learn to rock? You can, as the 2017 Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp is looking for the next ‘slow hand’ with […]
Sam Moore and Dave Prater met while singing in small clubs on amateur night in a few Miami nightclubs in 1961. One night at the King of Hearts Club, they sang together and quickly realized that they were meant to be together. The singing duo of Sam and Dave was born! “Hold On, I’m Comin’ […]
Tom Petty has confirmed a few dates for his 2017 touring schedule, bringing along 40 years of hits for the ride. Tom and his boys in the band have sold nearly 90 million records. The tour is being billed as the ‘40th Anniversary Tour.’ Here are the dates and cities for the Tom Petty and […]
The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at a category that the Hall calls ‘Sideman.’ These talented musicians stood behind the star, providing the inspiration, direction, and often times discipline that we often forget. Scotty Moore, inducted into the Hall in 2000, stood behind Elvis for over 30 years. Scotty began as a […]