In the early 70s 10cc was began their musical journey as an alternative rock band, not taken in by commercial debauchery or selling out. Sure it’s cool to speak truth to power, but mamas gotta eat! Stewart, Kevin Godley, Graham Gouldman and Lol Crème realized they had better start writing it single, or they would […]
“I heard a rumor, they say you have a broken heart” is a lyric from a popular song, but you know how rumors get started. Well, a few of the rumors are true. Check these out! YES, Charles Manson DID write a song for the Beach Boys. Dennis Wilson let Charlie stay at his mansion […]
People often tell famous people “hey you should write a book.” Musicians have often taken the autobiography as a cathartic exercise. Here are a few of our favs… Nikki Sixx and his “Heroine Diaries” from 2007 is a revealing and depressing account of fame, fortune, and addiction. ‘My Cross to Bear’ by Greg Allman is […]
Earlier in the week we shared the ‘behind the scenes’ details of the Ron Howard “Beatles: 8 Days a Week” smash film that opened in London last week. Paul and Ringo were on hand for the premier, a rousing success. Here are a few things about the Beatles you may not have known… The first […]
We know that behind every great man there is a great woman, but did you know that behind every great music generation there are also great women? Let’s give props to the greatest women singers, bands, and performers of the 60s and 70s. FYI, this list is not meant to be the completed or authorized […]
In the early 70s there was a nice young Jewish boy by the name of Eric Carmen, growing up in the Cleveland suburbs and going to college at the respected John Carroll University. He played in a few garage bands until forming the Raspberries, a bunch of clean cut men playing clean sounding guitar based […]
Ron Howard’s “Beatles: 8 Days A Week” movie opened to rave reviews last week in London, bringing Paul and Ringo to the red carpet. Here are a few fun fact about this ‘must see’ movie… Ringo was the glue that made this movie, shares director Ron Howard. Ringo provided the best memories, memorabilia and materials […]
In 1972, the time Disco was beginning to take hold of the country like a bad virus, four lads from the UK known as Foghat started their musical journey with an album called “Foghat” releasing the old blues remake hit “I Just Want to Make Love to You” (Willie Dixon). The band enjoyed success for […]
College and NFL games fill the air, the days are cooling, and Halloween is not that far off. Time flies while you’re having fun right? Here are a few music news headlines to start your week off right… Billy Joel is off the concert tour suddenly with emergency sinus surgery, postponing his upcoming MSG concert, […]
Rock bands can be pretty fickle on stage and in their personal lives, yet when it comes to the requests some bands make for their venue dressing rooms – it can get really funky. Here are some odd demands or requirements for dressing rooms a few of the biggest stars require while on the road… […]