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Classic Hits

A Little Beatles ‘8 Days A Week’ Film Did You Know

Ron Howard’s “Beatles: 8 Days A Week” movie opened in late 2016 to rave reviews, earning a Grammy for ‘Best Music Film’ and two Emmy’s. Ringo was the glue that made this movie, shares director Ron Howard. Ringo provided the best memories, memorabilia, and materials used to make this movie. The Beatles opened the doors to fans of all color, something that was a bit uncommon in the early 60s. […]

todayJanuary 12, 2018

Classic Hits

How Good Was the Music in 1981?

See of you can guess the year of these news events? A gallon of gasoline cost $1.25, Iran released 52 American hostages, the space shuttle Columbia flew for the first time, and MTV launched in August of this year. Yup, the year is 1981. What were the top songs of 1981? “Don't Stop Believing” Journey “Super Freak (Part 1)” Rick James “I Love Rock and Roll” Joan Jett & The […]

todayJanuary 11, 2018

Classic Hits

The Bee Gees 1989 Down Under Concert is Coming Back!

The Bee Gees are about to release a concert film from their 1989 live show, recorded at the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne, Australia. It’s called ‘One for All Tour: Live in Australia 1989’ and will be released on Blu-Ray and DVD early February. In our opinion, here are the top Bee Gee songs of all time… “Lonely Days” from November 1970 is easily our favorite tune. The construction of […]

todayJanuary 11, 2018

Classic Hits

Info on Procol Harum’s 50th Anniversary LP is Coming

Procol Harum is about to release their 50th Anniversary musical project called ‘Still There’ll Be More - An Anthology 1967-2017’ which will come in five CDs and three DVDs containing 69 tracks, and it reminded us of our favorite Procol Harum tunes... “A Whiter Shade of Pale” unexpectedly became one of the ‘Summer of Love’ signature songs from 1967, breaking into the Top 5 on the US charts. The tune […]

todayJanuary 11, 2018

Classic Hits

Jimi Hendrix is Coming to the Motor City

Jimi Hendrix is coming to Detroit thanks to the Detroit Institute of Arts at the end of this week. We know the Motor City is famous for its considerable contributions to music; the entire Motown stable of artists, Bob Seger, Eminem, and more. In 2018 there will be a Jimi Hendrix connection thanks to the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the leading art houses in the US. The ‘DIA’ […]

todayJanuary 10, 2018

Classic Hits

Zeppelin’s Upcoming Book, Reissue LP, and More

You know what they say; “hey, you should write a book”! And that’s what the Zeppelin team did! The ‘50th Anniversary of Led Zeppelin’ will be memorialized in an illustrated commemorative book, releasing sometime in 2018. Although the name of the book, due date, and who will be contributing has yet to be released, there are a few fun facts that may be in the book… The band (Page, Bonham, […]

todayJanuary 10, 2018

Classic Hits

Some of the Biggest Lawsuits 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? Robin Thicke and Pharrell wrote a chart-topper called "Blurred Lines." The problem is it sounded very much like Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up," which a jury in Los Angeles agreed. Tom Petty’s “American Girl” seemed to sound […]

todayJanuary 10, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Who Made the Most Money On Tour in 2017?

Sure Justin Timberlake can fill a room, Lady Gaga a stadium, or Adele a Kingdom, but the real money is in what Baby Boomers like; and Baby Boomers like their rock and roll. 2017 was a banner year for rock and roll, with plenty of acts on the road this past summer and fall. Who made the most money in 2017, based on ticket sales from tours? Guns N’ Roses, […]

todayJanuary 9, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Moody Blues Original Ray Thomas Passes

It is with great sadness we report that Ray Thomas, the virtuoso Flautist of the Mood Blues, has died at the age of 76. Ray died, suddenly at his Surrey England home; no official cause of death has been released. The light that shines brightly in this dark announcement is that Ray has lived to enjoy the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announcement that the Moody Blues had made […]

todayJanuary 9, 2018

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