insert_link Adult Contemporary Prince’s New Music Still On Hold Over the last few weeks we were all excited to hear the release of “Deliverance,” the posthumous release from Prince. Unfortunately things got sticky and Prince’s estate wanted to now allow us from hearing the album and five of the six songs were never released on the streaming services we expected them to be on. It has recently come out that in order for the restraining order that was issued […] todayMay 5, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Chicago On Tour This Summer Formed in the late 60s in Chicago, Walter Parazaider, Terry Kath, Danny Seraphine, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane and Robert Lamm started a movement that would change the direction of rock for decades to come. They combined horns and guitars to create a distinctive pop rock sound. Chicago would eventually sell over 100 million records world-wide, hitting the charts with “Saturday in the Park,” “Beginnings” and “If you Leave Me Now’ […] todayMay 5, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits 38 Special to Hit the Road in 2017 ’38 Special’ is one of the best bands to ever climb up on stage. “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You” and “Second Chance” are the tunes that made you turn the volume dial to 11 when it aired on your favorite radio station for sure. If catching 38 Special live in concert is still on your bucket list, be sure to check them out on tour this Spring and […] todayMay 5, 2017
insert_link Active Rock Metallica to Stream Special Rehearsal Metallica is less than a week away from starting their WorldWired Tour in Baltimore, Maryland and they have decided to get it started in an exciting way. They will be streaming their rehearsal performance on May 9, the day before the tour begins. This is pretty exciting news for fans that want to see them play live in a sense. If you can’t make the tour then watch the rehearsal! […] todayMay 5, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Head to New York for the Great South Bay Music Festival This July Most American citizens think of the state of New York as New York City, Manhattan, and those other three exotic travel destinations; Albany, Rochester, and Buffalo. There are however, pockets of New York state that are just as relevant. Take the hamlet of Patchogue New York. This little city is on the southern portion of Long Island, about two hours outside of Manhattan. You’ll need to know this because this […] todayMay 4, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Don McLean and the Rest of the National Library of Congress Don McClean made more news a few weeks ago when it was revealed that his tune “American Pie” (the day the music died), Buddy Holly plane crash 1959 would be secured in the National Library of Congress. In what’s called the National Recording Registry, recordings that culturally or historically reflect life in the United States are admitted. Think of it as the Hall of Fame for audio that should be […] todayMay 4, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits U2 Out on Tour This Summer In the 19902, the band ‘U2’ became Ireland’s most profitable export. U2 has come along way since the early 80s, when they began as “Feedback,” then changed their name to “The Hype,” then eventually “U2.” Did you know that Bono was knighted by the Queen in 2007, or that he and Edge co-own a hotel called the 'Clarence in Dublin?' The boys in the band have quietly given millions to […] todayMay 3, 2017
Classic Hits More Talented Artists and Bands That Never Won a Grammy In music, it’s all about the fans and the music of course. Along the way it’s also nice to be recognized by your peers, thus the Billboard Song of the Year, Brit Award, and Grammy is he cherry on the top for any musician’s ego. It’s hard to believe, but the list of singers and acts that have never won a Grammy is staggering. Take a look and you’ll see […] todayMay 3, 2017
insert_link Active Rock Beale Street Music Festival is This Weekend! Memphis was the city used as a background in the John Gresham book and film ‘The Firm’ starring Tom Cruise, the home of Elvis, and the location for the Beale Street music Festival, which is being held this upcoming weekend, May 5th, 6th and 7th. Memphis is the home of Beale Street Blues, Justin Timberlake, Isaac Hayes, Big Star, and the Bar Kays, but this festival each year brings in […] todayMay 3, 2017