Here are your Monday morning music news headlines.. Gene Simmons did not expect the firestorm of passion and outrage last week after making a comment about the death of music icon Prince. Gene basically said Prince’s passing as ‘pathetic,’ suggesting that Prince brought it on to himself with drug abuse and overdose. The plot thickened […]
When the late singer John Denver sang about “Rocky Mountain High” we’re pretty sure he would have been amazed that the state of Colorado, his adopted residence, would one day legalize marijuana. One of the other cool things about Colorado is the music venue ‘Red Rock.’ We’ve all seen the Moody Blues and others (those […]
Our favorite song can lift our spirits, put a smile on our face, and help us remember the good times. Music was always meant to make you feel good and boy do we have a ton of songs to do just that! It would be hard to gather all the songs that are “Fun,” but […]
Harmonies are what enrich a song and add vocal depth to the lead singer. What you may find interesting is that many accomplished lead singers were more than happy to add their vocals to up and upcoming projects or singers albums and singles. Here are more surprising names of famous singers playing the supporting role […]
Do you remember the times of great music? Well, we do and two bands we could never forget are Sly and the Family Stone and the Tower of Power. Let’s talk a little bit more about them.. Sly and the Family Stone was at the top of anyone’s soul list, having recorded “Stand,” Everyday People,” […]
Imagine going to your favorite record story and buying the latest album from that new cool band. You rushed home to put the needle on the LP, only to find that the album you bought has two LPs. There have been many ‘double-albums’ worth mentioning, but here are a few of the more memorable ‘Double […]
Every great song has a lead singer that blows you away. Who can argue with the tones of Steve Perry or Paul McCartney, the rich bass of The Righteous Brothers Bill Medley? One aspect of a hit song is the harmonies and or background singer who add depth to the song. Here are some famous […]
Florida is the Sunshine State and is the perfect place for northern retirees who re-locate themselves to Orland, Boca, Jupiter and Ft. Meyers. Florida is also a huge contributor to rock and roll bands that have filled the airwaves with hit after hit. Here are more memorable bands and singers from the great state of […]
It’s not often that a vocalist who adds what is called ‘background vocals’ or harmonies get recognition, but when that singer is themselves a star, it’s a fairly big deal. Here are more famous singers who dropped by the recording studio to add their two cents, or harmonies to a song. “Fame” by the late […]
John Mellencamp has been playing rock and roll since the 70s. His latest album and tour, ‘Plain Spoken,’ is packing the house this spring, so he and his management team have decided to add more dates in the Fall of 2016. Tickets went on sale a few weeks ago, and VIP tickets will be available […]