‘I Knew You When’ is a collection of previously unreleased materials from the Hall of Fame Motown giant Bob Seger, released this year. Bob is on the road touring to support the album in this New Year, but no concert details have yet to be solidified. Robert Clark Seger was born in the Detroit suburbs […]
Category: Oldies
Rock’s Best and Funniest Tidbits
Rock and roll is a funny animal and business. We love to hear our favorite bands on the radio or from a jukebox. Often times, there’s a really interesting story behind the band. Here are a few our favorite stories… The Eagles started out as the back-up group for Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins as the […]
The Rock Circle of Life
The circle of life means we are all connected, and so is our favorite music. Watch as we connect some of the greatest songs of year’s past to tell a story or try to at least! Hit us with your best shot if you think you can do any better… Here Comes the Sunday Will […]
Sting and Peter Gabriel in Our Monday Headlines
Monday is here, and we’re one week away from a day off – the 4th of July. In the meantime, let’s get to some music news headlines… The Kennedy Center announced last week the selections of five well deserving honorees, receiving the prestigious 2016 Kennedy Center Honors. Mavis Staples, James Taylor, and the Eagles are […]
Our Favorite 5th Dimension Hits
The 5th Dimension was a soulful group from the 60s and 70s that dominated the music world with energy, love, and great music. Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Ron Townson., Florence LaRue, and LaMonte McLemore began as the ‘Versatiles,’ in 1965, changing their name to the 5th Dimension signing with artist and record executive Johnny […]
Billy Joel Out On Tour
Captain Jack is on tour again in 2016, and it’s a live performance you will not want to miss. Billy Joel has sustained stardom since his “Piano Man’ days in the mid-70s, and holds the record for appearances at New York’s MSG, has earned countless Grammy and Billboard awards, and was once married to Christie […]
Pet Sounds From the Beach Boys Celebrates 50 Years
‘Pet Sounds’ by the Beach Boys is 50 years old this year, considered by many to be the best album from its era. “Wouldn’t it be Nice,” “Sloop John B,” “God Only Knows,” and “Caroline No,” all come from this Brian Wilson classic. Glen Campbell plays his 12 string electric guitar on the album, as […]
Rockers Writing It Out – Part Two
How many times have you thought about writing a memoir or autobiography? Well your favorite musicians have, and we think the following books are worth picking up… “Chronicles by Bob Dylan” is a wonderful look at the man, the legend, the icon Bon Dylan. “Chuck Berry: The Autobiography” by Chuck Berry pulls back the curtain […]
Led Zeppelin Wins Court Case
Thursday of this week was a busy day in our judicial system, given the Supreme Court has handed down a few opinions and rulings today. Not to be outdone, Led Zeppelin made legal news today as well. If you’re a fan of the iconic group of British rockers, this will warm your heart. In what […]
James Taylor and All His Grammys
James Vernon Taylor has always had a great deal of affection for the Carolina’s as heard in his song lyrics, North Carolina in particular, but did you know he was actually born in Boston in 1948? The family moved to Chapel Hill, NC when James was three, where growing up James enjoyed the upper class […]