insert_link Classic Hits Album Releases in Early 2017 We’re Looking Forward To The winter can be a dreary season given the falling snow in most of the country. Let’s warm things up with a look at the latest music releases scheduled for the early part of 2017… Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker cranked out a ton of hits as ‘Cream’ and their 1966 debut album will be reissued to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LP, including a four-disc […] todayJanuary 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Touring Artists, Stars Celebrating and More in This Week’s Headlines So you didn’t win the Powerball. Well, neither did we, so we all went back to work today. Here are a few rock headlines to put a smile on your face and get you started in the right direction… There’s still time to book a cruise with your favorite rockers as the Rock Legends IV Tour sets sail from Ft. Lauderdale January 21st and stays on the high seas for […] todayJanuary 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Remembering 2016’s Fallen Stars 2016 was a devastating year for holding on to our heros, as death pushed so many of our music stars off the stage. Check out the list below and see if you don't agree... Prince died of an accidental prescription overdose, leaving so much music left to hear. George Michael tragically died of heart failure at the age of 53, just last week. David Bowie died early in 2016, ‘Blackstar’ […] todayDecember 30, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits 1984 – One Rocking Year In 1984 President Reagan won a landslide re-election with a 59% majority of the vote, while the Cosby Show made its debut on NBC. One of the greatest humanitarian efforts took place in 1984, created by Bob Geldof Band Aid called “Do They Know It’s Christmas.” How about the best rock songs from this time? Well, here they are.... Van Halen "Jump" Sammy Hagar "I Can't Drive 55" Twister Sister […] todayDecember 30, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Two Hall of Famers You May Not Know Much About The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class was announced last week, and it included many deserving inductees. Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur and Yes will be enshrined at Barclays Center in New York this spring. Let’s share more about Pearl Jam and Tupac. Pearl Jam and Tupac were admitted into the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Seattle born Pearl […] todayDecember 30, 2016
insert_link Adult Contemporary As We Continue to Remember Wham’s George Michael… Wham!, the 80s super group was simply one of the most talented duos ever. Wham! consisted of classmates Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael, the latter suddenly passed away this past Christmas Day. George was known to have a wonderful sense of humor, so let’s share a few fun facts that we know he’d get a chuckle out of… The band Queen seriously considered asking George to replace Freddy as the […] todayDecember 30, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits A Deeper Look Into the 2017 Hall of Fame Class – Electric Light Orchestra The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class was announced last week, and this week we’re taking a closer look at each inductee. The 2017 class is Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur and Yes. Did you know that the Electric Light Orchestra began with former ‘Move’ founder Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne in the late 60s? Their debut album ‘Electric Light Orchestra’ in 1971 […] todayDecember 29, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Rockers and the Streets They’ve Been Honored With Glenn Frey, who unexpectedly died in early 2016, was honored a few months ago by his hometown of Royal Oak Michigan, by having a street bear his name. In similar news, Detroit city officials held a ceremony with Stevie Wonder, celebrating a street to be named in his namesake. ‘Stevie Wonder Avenue’ just north of downtown is now a famous road, which harkens back to the Motown era and dreams […] todayDecember 29, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Some of the Best Not Included in the Hall’s Festivities The buzz of course is all about the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame admitting a handful of deserving stars, including Journey, Tupac Shakur, Yes, Pearl Jam, ELO, Joan Baez and a special award for musical excellence to Nile Rogers of Chic. Still not in the Hall however are The Cars, The Doobie Brothers, Chic, and the Moody Blues. There is another side story that you will find interesting – […] todayDecember 29, 2016
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