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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee The Moody Blues

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees last, and there are a few surprise, but more importantly, a few bands that frankly should have been given serious consideration years ago. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the supergroup The Moody Blues. This groundbreaking rock band began in Birmingham UK in the mid-60s, mixing rock […]

todayOctober 11, 2017

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The Cars, The Most Deserving Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee

Just last week the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees list, 19 total candidates, nine nominated for the very first time. Sadly, the Doobie Brothers are not on this list of nominees. One of the nominees though is the supergroup The Cars. In the late 70s and early 80s, one band stood above all others relative to originality and sound. The Cars! In 1978 the Cars […]

todayOctober 10, 2017

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Robert Plant Announces 2018 Tour

If you’re a Robert Plant fan, his 11th solo LP called ‘Carry Fire’ is due out in a few weeks. There are a few songs you can get now through online sellers and streaming providers; "The May Queen" and "Bones of Saints” will wet your appetite. Although it’s in 2018, Robert released his upcoming tour dates and locations, letting you make plans now of course! Here are Plant's confirmed February […]

todayOctober 10, 2017

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The Man Who Made the Bee Gees

There’s an old saying that it’s better to be a ‘king maker’ than the ‘king,’ as kings come and go, but king makers enjoy both anonymity and wealth. In rock and roll, there stands three king makers, the men behind three legendary bands. Their names are Robert Stigwood, George Martin, and Murray Wilson. Let’s spend time today getting to know the man behind the Bee Gees and Cream with Eric […]

todayOctober 10, 2017

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Tom Petty Honored on ‘SNL’

Tom Petty died last week at the age of 66, his last show at the Hollywood Bowl the night before. Tom and the Heartbreakers had been on a 40th-anniversary tour which began earlier this year and would end with two shows in New York in November. Over the weekend country music star Jason Aldean (starring on ‘SNL’ played Tom’s “I Won’t Back Down,” to the delight of the studio audience […]

todayOctober 9, 2017

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee The Zombies

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees last, beginning the long wait for those who might get the ‘call from the hall’ that would change their lives forever. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the 60s group the Zombies. “Time of the Season,” “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No” were outstanding songs from […]

todayOctober 9, 2017

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So That’s What They Look Like?

The dearly departed Jeff Healey was a good friend who had great success as an artist, but appeared in film as a singer and friend to Patrick Swayze in Patrick’s movie ‘Roadhouse,’ making us remember other rockers who had their moment in film and television. Here's our brief list… Who could forget Jon Bon Jovi in the well-produced submarine movie called U-571? Phil Collins, Jimmy Buffett, Jimmy Buffett and David […]

todayOctober 6, 2017

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2018 ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ Concerts Announced

Imagine a group of talented performers on tour for the sole purpose of honoring David Bowie? Well, imagine no more, as tickets for the 2018 ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ concerts have already gone on sale, and the night is all about David Bowie and his music. The entourage also includes King Crimson’s Adrian Belew, and Sting’s son Joe Sumner. These are 2018 dates and locations... February 10th, Silver Spring, MD February […]

todayOctober 6, 2017

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David Crosby’s New Album Available Now!

David Crosby has been considered one of the founders of rock and roll, an original member of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the iconic Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. He’s recorded five solo albums over the years, releasing his sixth LP this week called ‘Sky Trails.’ ‘Sky Trails’ contains less acoustic tunes than his previous ‘Lighthouse’ released in 2016, and includes his son James Raymond a co-writer of a few […]

todayOctober 6, 2017

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