Classic Hits

Here’s a quick quiz: name the artist that was born in Milwaukee, spent time with Les Paul as a young child (his parents were friends), taught Boz Scaggs to play guitar, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall in 2016 and has sold nearly 100 million records? Did you think Steve Miller? At 12 years of age he formed his 1st band called 'The Marksmen,' and then the 'Steve […]

We mentioned this way back in June, but it’s making waves in the news so let’s update the story every Bruce Springsteen fan is talking about… Bruce Springsteen will be on stage for eight weeks beginning October 12th at the Walter Kerr Theatre, through November 26th. The legendary Walter Kerr Theatre (seating less than 1,000) is the perfect venue for Bruce, the show expected to be a combination of song […]

Everyone has a habit; chocolate, coffee, cigarettes are examples of guilty pleasure that we just can’t put down. Imagine you’re giving the choice of your favorite albums to take in seclusion for a very long time. Which do you take? Here’s our latest ‘Gotta Haves.’ “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen may be the turning point in rock, pushing the boss to heights never achieved by modern day rockers. There […]

Foghat began its progressive rock journey in London in 1971, kicking out jams like "I Just Want to Make Love to You,” “Slow Ride” and “Fool For the City.” The band has sold over 40 million records, earning multiple gold and platinum accolades over the years. Foghat is credited with the introduction and popularity of the electric ‘slide’ sound in guitar playing and recording. In other words, many famous guitarists […]

There’s a big difference between a great rock song, and a rock song that speaks to the masses, becoming an ‘Anthem.’ Here are the songs that transcended normal popularity to become the flag of a generation, or the signature song of a movement… “We Will Rock You” – Queen “Born in the U.S.A.” - Bruce Springsteen “We Are the Champions” – Queen “My Generation” - The Who “We're Not Gonna […]

If you ask any rock fan or critic who in their opinion is the best guitarist of all time, the majority of folks would provide a list that included Clapton, Hendrix, Chuck Berry or Jeff Beck. We would rather form a list of who we believe are the most ‘under rated’ guitarists of all time. Check out our list and see if you don’t agree… 1.) Duane Allman/Dickey Betts 2.) […]

It’s time to take rock and roll fun facts to the next level; these are the best of the best, as chosen by our fun facts board of directors… The Eagles started out as the backup band for Linda Ronstadt, while most of the members of Toto were studio sessions, lastly appearing on the Boz Scaggs ‘Silk Degrees’ LP. Before Neil Young joined Crosby, Stills and Nash, the members reached […]