Classic Hits

How many times have you heard someone tell a rock star that “you should write a book?” It seems like a natural decision as rockers have had interesting and troubled lives. Now AC/DC has chosen to make it official with their own autobiography, due this summer, the book will be called ‘AC/DC Rock or Bust: World Tour Photo Book.’ World renowned photographer Ralph Larmann has captured the band during their […]

Are you ever too old to rock? Well according to actor Jack Black in the movie ‘School of Rock,’ the answer is a resounding no! How would you like to go to school to learn to rock? You can, as the 2017 Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp is looking for the next ‘slow hand’ with classes beginning in mid-February of this year. The instructors will include Jerry Cantrell and Mike […]

Tom Petty has confirmed a few dates for his 2017 touring schedule, bringing along 40 years of hits for the ride. Tom and his boys in the band have sold nearly 90 million records. The tour is being billed as the ‘40th Anniversary Tour.’ Here are the dates and cities for the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ ‘40th Anniversary Tour.’ 4/20: Oklahoma City, OK 4/22: Dallas, TX 4/23: Little Rock, […]

The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at a category that the Hall calls ‘Sideman.’ These talented musicians stood behind the star, providing the inspiration, direction, and often times discipline that we often forget. Scotty Moore, inducted into the Hall in 2000, stood behind Elvis for over 30 years. Scotty began as a studio session guitarist with Sun Records, and yes he was behind the glass when a […]

1973 was a solid year for music; disco was about to rear its head and dominate the music charts for the next six years. What did we listen to back then? Check out the year end ranking of the best tunes from 1973… 1.) “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney and Wings 2.) “We’re an American Band” from Grand Funk Railroad 3.) “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by the […]

The rock group ‘Jethro Tull’ is an incredible band that began quietly in the late 60s with Ian Anderson leading their rock sound with a flute. He crashed into the 70s with hits like “Locomotive Breath” and “Bungle in the Jingle.” The Tull has sold nearly 70 million records, continuing to record and tour as we speak. Now Ian and the boys in the band have announced the pending release […]

Nearly everyone remembers where they were when Kennedy was shot or when the spaceship Challenger exploded seconds after liftoff. Can you name the date or even the year Lynyrd Skynyrd’s plane crashed (October 20th, 1977)? Here are a few more historic dates in music and why they changed our landscape forever… February 2nd, 1959 was the ‘Day the Music Died,’ as the plane carrying Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and […]

Bruce Springsteen, aka the ‘Boss,’ is a the talented singer songwriter that took the 70s by storm, releasing the iconic LP “Born to Run” in 1975, selling millions. Bruce was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. the E Street members inducted in 2014. These brothers from the Jersey shore paid their dues touring and forming the backbone of the early songs for Bruce, yet have […]