Paul Frederic Simon was born in Newark, NJ in 1941 and has had an incredible career as both songwriter and performer. Paul and Art were inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, while in 2003 they were both recipients of the Grammy’s ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’ Here is how influential their music […]
Rock n’ roll movies often give us great moment that feature our favorite rock bands, songs, or storyline. Here are a few of our favorites… ‘This is Spinal Tap’ is the rock n’ roll parody that satirizes all the stereotypes moms and dad have about the rock scene. The movie also made rockers turn their […]
Let’s leap into 2016 with a new attitude and showcase the most interesting and lesser known artist of our time with a feature we all ‘A to Z.’ Here’s the letter “K.” Kiss is a rarity in that they chose the road less traveled in rock. Here were grown men wearing makeup, breathing fire on […]
‘Motown the Musical’ continues to entertain and amaze audiences across North America. If you love the sound, Broadway shows, and want to hear great singers belting out your favorite Motown songs with a theatrical performance, then you must see the show as it winds up in your city. Here are the latest tour stops for […]
Here are your monday morning music headlines… The Rolling Stones appeared in Cuba last week at the Ciudad Deportiva de la Habana, making music and political history. The open air concert was the first in Cuba by a British band. It seems like every week someone finds a Beatles record or rarity. A 10-inch acetate […]
How would you like to see Steve Miller, The Doobie Brothers, Journey, and Santana in concert this September? You will be able to see these incredible rockers on stage for what’s being billed as a ‘legendary night’ at San Francisco’s AT&T Park. This San Francisco Fest is September 4th, but tickets went on sale two […]
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 gets really funky. Here are more odd demands or requirements for dressing rooms a few of the biggest stars require while on the road… Metallica requires […]
Weddings are blessed celebrations of a man and woman joined together. Do you remember the songs that were played or sung in or your wedding, or at your wedding reception? Let’s put together an all-time ‘Best Wedding Songs’ collection. “The Wedding Song” performed by Paul Stookey of Peter Paul and Mary. This song was a […]
George Martin was more than a producer for the Beatles; he produced or arraigned all but one of the Beatles albums. George had the vision and the script the boys would follow all the way to super stardom. Sadly, George Martin died a few weeks ago at the age of 90. His influence can be […]
When bands go on tour, their management sends a ‘rider’ to the upcoming venues, with a list (actually demands) of what is expected when the band gets to the gig. Often times it’s the kind of food, beverages, dressing rooms characteristics etc. However, some bands get crazy with their requests. These are a few that […]