insert_link Classic Hits Bob Dylan to Headline Firefly Music Festival The Firefly Music Festival scheduled for June 15-18 at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware is one of the biggest outdoor concert festivals of the upcoming season. If you’re undecided on going, this news will help make your decision an easy one; Bob Dylan has confirmed his first U.S. concert of 2017, a headlining appearance at the festival. Be forewarned, this festival is a bit on the young side, with […] todayMarch 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Eric Clapton to Be Subject of Documentary Eric Clapton is back in the news this week. He’s going to be the subject of a documentary that is in production as we speak, called “A Life in 12 Bars.” There will be a segment dedicated to one of his most popular songs, “Layla.” Everyone loves the Derek and the Dominos’ song “Layla" written by Eric Clapton and drummer Jim Gordon. The song was a big radio hit on […] todayMarch 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Music Makes the Movie The movie 'La La Land' staring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone is NOT the Movie of the Year, in spite of what you may seem to think! By the way, we loved his supporting actor, played by singing sensation John Legend. The movie is terrific because it has a great script, wonderful actors - but memorable music which we think makes the movie. What are other clear examples of movies […] todayMarch 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits There’s More to Paul McCartney Than You Know Sir Paul McCartney is an original, a legendary performer and ground breaking musician who has influenced the music world for over 50 years. His contributions to song writing alone make his life one in a million. There’s more to the man than his music though... Paul confesses turning to the bottle shortly after the Beatles break-up, a time in his life he deeply regrets. He also mentions that when starting […] todayMarch 1, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Controversy Surrounding ‘This is Spinal Tap’ This story is straight out of Hollywood. Really! Actors Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean are suing the parent company of the music label that was involved in the classic music farce ‘This is Spinal Tap!’ They are suing for $400 million dollars for withholding millions of deserved royalties since the debut of the movie in 1989. Here are a few movie/music details you may not have known about […] todayMarch 1, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Very Best of the 1980s Rockers The decade of the 80s was an interesting group of years, given the influence of Punk, the second British Invasion, Girl Power, and the birth of Techno. The MTV Channel heavily influenced the bands. Who were the best from the 80s? Duran Duran was so good they named themselves twice. This band of brothers dominated the MTV scene, and we still wish we could get a ride on that yacht. […] todayMarch 1, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Album and Tour Details From a Member of Jethro Tull Jethro Tull rocked the house in the late 60s and 70s, introducing Ian Anderson and his flute to America in fine style. We now hear that Ian Anderson has joined up with original Tull member John O'Hara to cover their own songs with the legendary Irish string quartet the Carducci Quartet, re-creating classical versions of their own tunes. The upcoming LP called ‘Jethro Tull -- The String Quartets' is scheduled […] todayFebruary 28, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits A Rocker From Wilmington Still Out on Tour There aren’t many rockers from Wilmington, Delaware, but good old George is. George Thorogood has recorded 20 albums, selling nearly 20 million LPs with great songs like “Treat Her Right” and ‘Bad to the Bone.” Did you know that George is a big baseball fan, playing semi-pro in the 70s? We’re glad he put down his second baseman’s glove for his signature Gibson ES-125. This man from Wilmington is still […] todayFebruary 28, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Robbie Krieger’s Album Details! Robbie Krieger is still rocking, decades after his stint as an original member of the Doors. News about Robbie’s latest project is hitting the news wires, due out this week! Jackson Browne, Tommy Shaw from Styx, Rod Argent of the Zombies, Geoff Downes of Yes and Asia, and the late John Wetton from Asia and Yes are also featured in the songs on the album. The LP is called ‘In […] todayFebruary 28, 2017
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