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Some of the Most Interesting Legal Battles in Rock History

Kid Rock has been named in a recent lawsuit, dealing with the name of his upcoming 2018 tour. What were some of the more interesting legal battles in the music industry? John Fogerty sued his record company, choosing to give up some song rights to get out of the relationship. In one of the biggest suits, the members of Metallica sued music platform Napster. In April of 2000 the lawyers […]

todayJanuary 16, 2018

Adult Contemporary

James and Bonnie’s Big Adventure in 2018

James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt have decided to spend some time together in 2018, announcing plans to collaborate for 2018 tour that will feature the best from both artists catalog. Let's cut the small talk and get right to the tour dates... May 8th, Jacksonville, FL May 9th, Orlando, FL May 11th, Sunrise, FL May 12th, Tampa, FL May 21st, St. Louis, MO May 22nd, Kansas City, MO May 27th, […]

todayJanuary 16, 2018

Classic Hits

Without This Guy We Might Not Have the Beatles

Without Tony there wouldn’t be the Beatles. Sure that sounds lofty, but it's probably true. Tony Calder, the affable and talented Decca rising star who promoted the Beatles when no one else would, has died at the age of 74, due to complications from pneumonia in London at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In the early 60s, Tony was holding two jobs when he met the Fab Four; a DJ […]

todayJanuary 15, 2018

Classic Hits

Rock and Roll Podcasts to Enjoy

America has become a digital wonderland, with our favorite artists using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more to reach their fans. Another technologic advancement is the podcast (a piece of audio you can download to listen to anytime you please, you can save it and share it). Which rock and roll podcasts should you be checking out? ‘Rock School’ is hosted by Dr. Joe Burns and Beth West, and give […]

todayJanuary 15, 2018

Classic Hits

Steven Tyler’s Grammy Party For ‘Janie’s Fund’ is Coning

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler founded a women’s foundation called ‘Janie’s Fund’ a few years ago, dedicated to assisting women and young girls who have been sexually and physically abused. He announced this week that he will be hosting an exclusive viewing party at the RED Studios in Los Angeles on January 28th during the Grammy celebration. Co-Chairs for the event are Elton John, Lionel Richie, Alice Cooper, Yoko, and Joe Walsh. […]

todayJanuary 15, 2018

Classic Hits

The ‘Best Selling’ List That Will Blow Your Mind

So the small talk always turns to the most, best, favorite or top of something, In music, the lists that matter most tend to be in two categories; the ‘Top selling LPs of All Time’ and the ‘Artist or Singer That Has Sold the Most.’ First, here in our estimation, is the list of ‘Top Selling’… Michael Jackson with ‘Thriller", Billy Joel and his "Greatest Hits Volume 1 & Volume […]

todayJanuary 15, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Fleetwood Mac is MusicCares ‘Person of the Year’

The legendary band Fleetwood Mac will be honored as this year’s ‘MusicCares Person of the Year’ ceremony, January 26 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The award is bestowed by the Recording Academy (The Grammy people) to a person or entity that reflects the true meaning of giving and combined values through music. The Imagine Dragons and Portugal. The Man will help honor the members of Fleetwood Mac […]

todayJanuary 15, 2018

Classic Hits

The Top Soul Song From the 80s

The 80s were filled with incredible songs from Michael Jackson, Prince, Luther, Teddy, and Anita. The charts never wanted for great souls songs, so let’s share what we believe to be the top soul songs of the 80s… “Billy Jean” Michael Jackson “Purple Rain” Prince “Giving You the Best I’ve Got” Anita Baker “Sexual Healing” Marvin Gaye “Thriller” Michael Jackson “A House is Not a Home” Luther Vandross “After the […]

todayJanuary 12, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Tina Turner and Neil Diamond, and others Earn Lifetime Achievement Award

The Recording Academy announced this week that Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Louis Jordan, the Meters from New Orleans (considered the fathers of Funk) session drummer Hal Blaine, and Emmylou Harris will receive the academy’s ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for a lifetime of contributions and influence. Tina Turner and Neil Diamond have been recording and touring for nearly five decades, selling a combined 100 million records over the year, hitting the charts […]

todayJanuary 12, 2018

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