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Steve Cropper of the M.Gs Announces Tour

The classic tune “Sittin On the Dock of the Bay” by the late Otis Redding was co-written by guitarist Steve Cropper. Yes, Steve is one of the best guitarists of all times may also be the least known; it’s Steve Cropper of Booker T and the M.G’s fame. You will also appreciate his work in the ‘Blues Brothers’ movies. Now, he and guitar legend Dave Mason are joining forces for […]

todayMay 16, 2018

Classic Hits

The Moody Blues Justin Hayward Hits the Road this Summer

Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues are having a banner year; enshrinement into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wonderful 50th celebration of 'Days of Future Passed’ and now a tour. Keep in mind that when his solo stops are complete, he’ll join the band for their Las Vegas residency that begins in mid-September and runs through early October at the Wynn Hotel. Here are Justin’s confirmed U.S. […]

todayMay 15, 2018

Classic Hits

One Hit Wonders That Still Rock

Bands that hit the charts with a great song and then go back to their day jobs are called ‘One Hit Wonders.’ Here are a few of our favorite one-hit wonders… ‘867-5309’ turned out to be more than a phone number, it was the title of the Tommy Tutone one-hit wonder in 1981. It was also a real phone number in various parts of the country. A Chicago woman received […]

todayMay 15, 2018

Classic Hits

Here are James Taylor’s Concert Dates With a Few Friends

It’s been an interesting year for James and Bonnie; the two decided to tour this year, but Bonnie took ill early in the tour requiring surgery, withdrawing from the first leg of the schedule. Bonnie will join James in June. Here are however the important James Taylor dates and co-hosts for the tour. Here are the solo James Taylor tour dates... 5/8 - Jacksonville, FL 5/9 - Orlando, FL 5/11 […]

todayMay 15, 2018

Classic Hits

We’re Grateful The Grateful is Touring Again this Summer

If you loved the Grateful Dead you know that the band will never truly have a reunion, given the deaths of Jerry Garcia and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. The next best thing is a collection of former original members, formed in 2015, called ‘Dead & Company, starring Mickey Hart, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, contemporary star John Mayer, Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chimenti. May 30th, Mansfield, MA June 1st, […]

todayMay 14, 2018

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Bob Dylan’s New Heaven’s Door You Can Drink

Bob Dylan is here to save the day with his ‘Heaven’s Door Whiskey, and not a moment too soon. Over the years rock stars have lent their names to porcelain figurines, t-shirts, candy bars, and games, but we can’t remember the last time a known rocker got into the booze business. Bob has teamed up with world renown bourbon maker Angel’s Envy to create and market a trio of signature […]

todayMay 14, 2018

Classic Hits

Cheap Trick’s Lead Singer New LP, Our Fav ZZ Tunes

Cheap Trick’s leads singer and frontman Robin Zander used social media to tell fans that the band is currently working on a new album, details on release date and tracklist will be coming soon. The band is busy this summer with a lengthy tour, but his news gives us a chance to share our opinion on what we think the best Cheap Trick tunes are; we think you’ll agree with […]

todayMay 11, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Huey Lewis is a Warrior

We were hoping to hear better news about one of our favorite singers Huey Lewis who has cancelled his 2018 tour, battling Meniere's Disease an ear disorder that gives him dramatic hearing loss and distortion, along with massive headaches. Huey has been quoted as saying the sound he hears mimics that of a jet engine, and the early treatments have been less than successful. Meniere's Disease can cause tinnitus and […]

todayMay 11, 2018

Classic Hits

What Was 1982 Really Like?

In 1982, gas was $.91 cents a gallon, TV screenwriter Michael Mann was working on an MTV Cop Show that was originally called Gold Coast’ then re-named “Miami Vice,” and the music was as hot as ever. What were the top songs of 1982? Jackson Browne and “Somebody’s Baby” Journey and “Open Arms” Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes and “Up Where We Belong” Lionel Richie and “Truly” Chicago and “Hard […]

todayMay 11, 2018

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