Reading a book is still one of the most relaxing and soothing hobby anyone can have, and we wanted to suggest a few of the autobiographies or best sellers worth spending time with. Frank Zappa was more than an unusual musician. He was an artist with strong political and social opinions. If you don’t; mind […]
The earth is primarily made up of water, and rockers paid homage to the element by using it in many songs. Let’s honor those songs and remember that water is good for music as well. “Smoke on the Water” consists of the classic 7 guitar beats from Deep Purple. The unmistakable Ritchie Blackmore riffs took […]
Did you know that the human body is primarily made up of water? Rivers, lakes, ponds, oceans, and water in general can be found in your favorite music as well, so we thought we’d give you a few songs that talk about water… Eddie Money’s “If I Could Walk on Water” is a classic song […]
It is highly unlikely you know who Steven Demetre Georgiou is, and we suspect you don’t know who Yusuf Islam is as well. That’s okay because we’re talking about the same person, only you know him as Cat Stevens, born in London in 1948. Cat Stevens became a music sensation in the early 70s, releasing […]
The 5th Dimension was a soulful oldies 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, but got smart and changed their name and was signed by recording start […]
Movies and music often times go hand in hand in telling a story on the silver screen, and we’ve decided to share the best songs from the moves we love. There are so many we’ve also decided to share this list over two days. Here’s part one of the ‘Great Songs on the Silver Screen.’ […]
As Sly and the family Stone sang… “It’s a Family Affair.” So who are the bands that are related, as brothers, sisters for entire families? It’s hard to count out Gary Indiana’s Jackson 5, the Osmund’s, Bee Gees, Cowsills, the DeFranco Family, the Staple Singers (Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis), the Dixie Cups, Barbara Ann Hawkins, […]
If you can go to only one concert in 2016, the “Rock Hall Three for All” starring super groups Heart, Cheap Trick, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts is the one to save your money for. The obvious reference to Hall of Fame, is that not only are all three in the Hall, Cheap Trick […]
Brian Wilson has had a life unlike any other. He has been considered the musical genius behind the incredible success of the Beach Boys. Brian has also stoked the fires that describe him as a legend, the myth, and the man behind the music so to speak. It’s hard to believe but the music of […]
68 year old rock and roll singer Meatloaf collapsed during a rendition of “I Would Do Anything For Love” last night in Edmonton, Canada, causing his stage entourage to rush to his aid. Meatloaf was immediately taken to an area hospital for observations and we’re awaiting further results from tests conducted upon his arrival. The […]