insert_link Classic Hits The Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour You Have to See Brian Wilson has always been considered the driving force behind the Beach Boys, the genius within the group. The album “Pet Sounds” is perhaps the “Sgt. Peppers” the bands early ‘concept’ moment for the Beach Boys, now celebrating its 50th birthday. “God Only Knows,” “Sloop John B,” and “Wouldn’t it be Nice” were all smash singles from this album. Brian is again on the road with the ‘Pet Sounds 50th […] todayApril 10, 2017
insert_link Active Rock David Letterman Does the Honors for Pearl Jam at Hall of Fame Just the other day Pearl Jam was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held Friday in Brooklyn at the Barcalys Center and we’re sure it’s one night that band will never forget. David Letterman inducted the band into the Hall that night, but it wasn’t always supposed to be that way. Originally Neil Young was to induct the band, but he was too sick […] todayApril 10, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Hall of Fame’s Very First Class The 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn last week, and it was a real celebration of those that were eligible their very first year, and those that have waited forever to be asked. The 2017 inductees were Yes, Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey (finally) Pearl Jam, and Tupac Shakur. What a class it was! Who was a […] todayApril 10, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Inside Scoop on the Band Boston The band Boston and its fans will always remember drummer Sib Hashian who sadly passed away a few weeks ago, performing on the ‘Legends of Rock’ cruise on the high seas. How did Sib get to the show with Boston? Here’s the inside scoop… Boston was in the recording studio in 1975, set to record their self-entitled LP. The bands label Epic demanded they replace original drummer Jim Masdea, and […] todayApril 7, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Journey – The Final Inductee of This Year’s Hall of Fame Class The 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn tonight and the 2017 inductees are Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, Yes, and Joan Baez. Let’s finish the week and get you ready for the Hall of Fame ceremony with a few details about the greatest 80s band ever – Journey! Fact – nearly 100 million records sold! Fact – […] todayApril 7, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Allman Brothers to Release Special Eight-Disc Set Although the Allman brothers have lost a few of the original band members in recent years (Butch Trucks 2016, Duane 1971, Berry Oakley 1972) the remaining members and label are expected to release an eight-disc of set of every song heard from their three-night stay at the Fox Theater in Atlanta from 2004, called "The Fox Box.' In our opinion, here are the best tunes from the brothers from the […] todayApril 6, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Yes to Be Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn April 7th; the 2017 inductees are Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, Yes, Joan Baez, and The Electric Light Orchestra. Yes was a very interesting ‘progressive rock’ bands from the UK in the mid to late 60s. They group began with founding members Jon Anderson and the late Chris Squire, and […] todayApril 6, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Pearl Jam Headed to the Hall of Fame The 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn April 7th, and the 2017 inductees are Yes, Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pearl Jam, and Tupac Shakur. Pearl Jam is getting in on the very first year eligibility, which is an amazing accomplishment. Did you know that they were originally named after a NBA player? Yup, the band […] todayApril 5, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Paul McCartney Working On New Album Paul McCartney is working on a new album from the studio, working with the man who earlier had produced and wrote three songs for Adele; one of those tunes was “Hello” so it makes sense for legendary Paul to work with this rising writer and producer by the name of Greg Kurstin. Paul’s mother died when he and his brother Michael were young, thus his father Jim became the driving […] todayApril 5, 2017