In Rock N’ Roll there’s only one Boss – Bruce Springsteen. Bruce grew up in New Jersey in the 50s and 60s, breaking all the rules and changing the course of Rock N’ Roll forever, starting with ‘Born to Run” in the mid-70s. Recently, Bruce announced that he will be publishing his autobiography this year […]
You may not know it, but you do know Ahmet Ertegun. Born into a wealthy family in Turkey, Istanbul in 1923, Ahmet grew to be a brilliant and shrewd businessman in the late 40s started Atlantic records in New York. His early 50s acts were predominately doo-whop, i.e. The Drifters, Coasters, Clovers and superstar Ray […]
There will never be another decade like 60s, as women’s rights, racial equality, and civil unrest (The Vietnam War) collided with the counter culture drug scene in a way we’ve yet to see again. The music of that time tells the story, so here is part two of our “Top 60s Albums.” Live albums simply […]
Jackson Browne is back on the road, and fondly remembered Glenn Frey in Glenn’s untimely death las month. It’s an excuse to share more fun facts from one of our favorite singers and activists. Here are our favorite Jackson Browne songs. “Running on Empty” was a song used by then Presidential candidate John McCain as […]
We’ve known for decades that superstar Elton John has an alternative lifestyle. Did you know that he also had two boys – Zachary and Elijah, and a life partner named Davd? Recently, Elton told the tabloids that he regrets not having a daughter, and he’s planning very soon to be getting off the road to […]
Jackson Browne was in the news a while ago eulogizing his late fiend Glenn Fry, and we wanted to share more about his incredible life. Jackson is a Folk Rock writer and recording artist considered to be a founding member of the California Folk Rock explosion in the 70s. Here’s part one of ‘Jackson Browne […]
It’s time for another Beatles Bite! Today, we’re going to look a song that was heavily influenced by Phil Spector, the producer, and really got Paul McCartney mad. “The Long and Winding Road” single comes from the album ‘Let It Be’ and was released in 1970, written by Paul McCarthy. The backstory is pretty interesting. […]
The 60s was an incredible decade that historians often describe as the ideological perfect storm that will never be repeated. Racial and gender strife, the Vietnam War, civil unrest, drug exploration and technological advances were all reflected in the music. Here is part one of our “Top 60s Albums.” “Tommy” by the Who is an […]
“Monday Monday,” as the Mommas and Pappas used to sing, is here. Let’s start the week off right with some righteous music news headlines… The Beach Boy’s Mike Love is writing his memoir, which is schedule to be out on newsstands in the fall, and has yet to have a working title. Mike hopes to […]
The Department of Transportation has influenced rock n’ roll for decades and we’re here to tell you how. Here’s part two of “Planes Trains and Automobiles” songs. “Drive My Car” is the instantly recognizable Beatles’ song written by Paul McCartney and the ‘B’ side to the hit single ‘Michelle’ from the album “Rubber Soul.” The […]