40 years ago this week David Bowie hit the charts with “Golden Years” and it made us curious what other rock songs were on the charts in 1976. Take a look and you’ll also be surprised. In January 1976 the Bay City Rollers were on the charts with “Saturday Night,” a catchy song from the […]
You may not be a typical opera fan, but if you love rock and roll and have an open mind to attend a rock ‘concert’ where symphony and rock meet, then the ‘Titans of Rock Trans-Siberian Orchestra’ is for you. Plan on hearing rock and roll collide with operatic themed holiday cheer, and enjoy the […]
1969 was perhaps the most memorable year in our country’s 200+ history. It was smack dab in the middle of the Vietnam War, feminism, racial strife, and economic unrest. What were the top songs from 1969? Allow us to remind you… 1.) “Sugar Sugar” by the Archies 2.) “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In” by the […]
The Rolling Stones will release yet another album before the end of the year called “Blue and Lonesome,” making us think of the boys in the band. Here are a few Stones fun facts that will stop you in your tracks… The Rolling Stones appeared on the national broadcast of the Ed Sullivan Show in […]
Rockers often write autobiographies about themselves; their early years in the rock industry that reveals the struggles of getting to the top of the charts. Did you know that there has yet to be a Foreigner ‘tell all’ or autobiography, until now? Founder and lead guitarist Mick Jones is about to unleash the truth to […]
It’s not uncommon for a band or singer to take an album to Broadway in a production that not only sells tickets, but expands their fan base and brand. What are the best rock and roll plays on 42nd street over the years? The list will surprise you… ‘Tommy,’ the Who’s story of a deaf, […]
The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees list was announced a few weeks ago, which included many deserving performers. Rolling Stone magazine recently did a reader’s poll of who they wanted to see inducted in the Hall, and the list is very interesting. The people have spoken, see if you agree. The Cars […]
As we near the end of this difficult political season, we continue to hear from WikiLeaks and the scandals that are purportedly suggested in the stolen emails from Hillary’s team. Scandal is a known friend of politics, and it’s also a part of rock and roll. Here are a few of the biggest rock scandals […]
Legendary film producer Ron Howard hit a home run this year with his documentary “Beatles; Eight Days a Week,” but then Hollywood has always been fascinated with music and the artists who created wonderful songs. Here are a few of our favorite films that centered around our favorite bands and singers… “Rock Around the Clock” […]
Bob Dylan finally broke his silence about winning a Nobel Peace Prize this past week, coming a long way from a young struggling musician who waited tables at the local bar in Greenwhich Village in the late 50s. Imagine having a server bring your order who would eventually win such a coveted award? As we […]