He was never a household name; never earned the fame and fortune his peers achieved, but Tommy Allsup was a giant in the music business. Tommy Allsup spent decades becoming a highly talented session guitarist and band member of back up bands that supported Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, George Jones, The Ventures and more. Unfortunately […]
If you’re a fan of the 60s and in particular the Beach Boys, there’s a stocking stuffer with your name on it. The Beach Boys 1965 “Beach Boys Party” is being re-released without the canned SFX and cover of the Beatles, Johnny Rivers, Bob Dylan and more. The Beach Boys began in Hawthorne, CA in […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017 was announced right before Christmas; how did it take the committee so long to let Journey in the Hall? That’s a great question, given they are perhaps, the most deserving band in quite some time to be selected. Journey has been overlooked for years, so […]
We’re all still reeling from the incredibly odd passing of both Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds in late December. Debbie’s singing career is often overlooked by critics and fans, so let’s share a few highlights. Debbie Reynolds was born on April 1, 1932, in El Paso, Texas, and tragically died one day after […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Alphabet continues today with a look at one of the most dominant soul figure of our time. Meet Al Green. The Reverend Al Green exploded onto the charts in the late 60s and 70s with great songs like “I’m Still in Love with You,” “Love and Happiness,” […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd has been making great Southern Rock for nearly 50 years, surviving the road, addiction, and personal tragedies along the way. Who could forget that dreadful night, October 20th, 1977 as the band and entourage boarded a private plane after a show in Greenville, SC, bound for their next tour stop in Baton Rouge? […]
Many people believe the best part of a great rock song is the guitar ‘riff,’ the unmistakable guitar signature of that song. Sure, melody and lyrics are nearly as important, but it’s crucial to have that riff down while playing the air guitar. What are the best guitar riffs in all of rock? Here’s our […]
It’s going to be a busy 2017 for the Rolling Stones, and January will be a historic event as well. Two Rolling Stones films will be shown on the Starz cable network; here are the details… ‘Olé! Olé! Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America’ will be shown this Sunday, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and the […]
There have been some famous duos or combos in our world, such as Adam and Eve, Laurel and Hardy, or Maris and Mantle. What are a few of the best music duos? Take a look and tell us what you think (PS We’ve listed a big hit from the duo to make it easier to […]
1980 was a crazy year for music, given Disco’s hold on the charts fading, punk re-emerging, and rock trying to find it’s 80s identity. What were the top songs of 1980? 1. Call Me – Blondie 2. Celebration – Kool & The Gang 3. Another One Bites the Dust – Queen 4. You Shook Me […]