Classic Hits

2945 Results / Page 133 of 328

Background

Classic Hits

Two Styx LPs You’ll Want to Pick Up

The band Styx has been around since the early 70s, releasing great albums like ‘The Grand Illusion,’ ‘Pieces of Eight,’ ‘Paradise Theater,’ and ‘Equinox.’ Tommy Shaw had been the driving guitar of the group for years, eventually heading out to join other projects and releasing solo LPs. How good was or is Styx? From 1977 to 1981, Styx released four consecutive albums that were certified Multi-Platinum, not an easy feat […]

todayJuly 12, 2018

Classic Hits

Bon Jovi, Sting, Meat Loaf and Michael Jackson – Hollywood Loved Them

Such is life; all singers want to be Hollywood actors, and all Hollywood actors want to be on stage in a band. Here are more rockers that ended up on the silver screen... Alanis Morissette was in the really weird dark movie ‘Dogma,’ and Marshall Crenshaw appeared in the movie ‘La Bamba’ as Buddy Holly, and the likeness is scary. How about Jon Bon Jovi in the submarine movie ‘U-571,’ […]

todayJuly 12, 2018

Classic Hits

Huey Lewis Gives Back This Weekend

We’re all keeping Huey Lewis in our thoughts and prayers as he battles a catastrophic hearing loss and a disorder called Meniere's disease, but that’s not stopping this rocker. Huey will be supporting the hearing loss initiative Starkey Hearing Foundation by being a guest celebrity and speaker at the upcoming 2018 "So the World May Hear" Awards Gala in Saint Paul, Minnesota this Sunday, July 15th. Huey will be joined […]

todayJuly 12, 2018

Classic Hits

Supergroups Make the Best Memories

The term ‘Supergroup’ is used when members of popular bands get together for a project, tour, or LP to either bid their time between gigs or when they find themselves between bands. Here are our favorite ‘Supergroups.’ Asia Carl Palmer of ‘Emerson Lake and Palmer,’ the late John Wetton of ‘King Crimson,’ Steve Howe and Geoff Downes of ‘Yes’ were the key players of Asia. Asia hit the charts with […]

todayJuly 12, 2018

Classic Hits

Rock and Roll Fun Facts are Here

Here are a few rock and roll fun facts you didn’t’ know... The last cord in the classic song ‘A Day in the Life” by the Beatles was actually played by many performers, piano, and guitar, but late producer Robert Stigwood was on the oboe. Many historians consider the songs “Rocket 88” from 1951, written by Ike Turner, to be the very 1st Rock and Roll song, recorded by an […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

Classic Hits

The Real Reason Fleetwood Mac and Lindsey Buckingham Broke Up

It’s hard to believe Lindsey Buckingham is not touring with Fleetwood Mac, and the real reason for the separation was revealed recently; Lindsey just couldn’t commit to the start date of the upcoming tour, frustrating the other members to no end. They are busy this fall, we’re reminding you again of the tour dates and locations for October and November… October 3 - Tulsa, OK October 6 - Chicago, IL […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

AAA

Kid Rock Becomes the Subject of a Liberal Documentary

In one of the more interesting stories you’ll hear this week is the news that a pair of liberal journalists and filmmakers took a Kid Rock ‘Chillin the Most’ cruise a few months ago, for the purpose of hanging out with conservatives and getting a first-hand look at how this country has become so divided. Kid Rock was a perfect place to start a conversation given his public allegiance to […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

Classic Hits

The Soul of America’s Music and its Stars

Soul music is the beating heart of rock and roll, considering Buddy, Elvis, and Bill Haley were inspired by Gospel music and early rhythm and blues. That being said, let’s give some props to the best 70s soul singers and bands. The Staples Singers were from Chicago, and much like the Jackson Five family, it was a family - Pops Staples, Cleotha, Pervis, Mavis, Yvonne. Their songs “Respect Yourself,” “"I'll […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

Classic Hits

Eric Clapton’s Best Selling Solo Singles

Eric Clapton has made news this year with the release of the ‘Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars’ that can be seen on various networks and platforms. This Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has been in the supergroups ‘Derek and the Domino’s’ ‘Blind Faith’ and ‘The Yardbirds.’ Let’s look back at his best songs during his storied solo career. “Tears in Heaven” appeared on the MTV Unplugged series, a […]

todayJuly 10, 2018

Subscribe

LISTEN WITH YOUR APP

0%