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Where Are The Stars From?

Everybody’s gotta be from somewhere. Do you know where some of the biggest stars are from? Let's test your knowledge... Match the band or singer with their birthplace… 1.) Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels 2.) Journey 3.) Foghat 4.) Dan Fogelberg 5.) Joe Walsh and the James Gang 6.) The Beach Boys 7.) Tower of Power 8.) Cheap Trick 9.) Ides of March A.) Rockford, IL B.) Berwyn, IL […]

todayOctober 6, 2016

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Losing Our Favorites Too Soon

We will all be at death’s door soon enough, but when a star dies – particularly at an early age, we tend to wonder aloud about our own mortality and the price of stardom. Harry Chapin once worked as a taxi driver in New York City. As he began to make money as a singer and songwriter he stopped being a hack, singing great songs like "Cats in the Cradle” […]

todayOctober 6, 2016

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The Legend of John D. Loudermilk

Singer/songwriter John D. Loudermilk passed away on September 21st, and it made us realize that some of the best songwriters of our time are now gone. Okay John did not make millions of dollars as a singer, but boy could he write a hit song. Consider that the Paul Revere and the Raiders hit "Indian Reservation," Stonewall Jackson's "Waterloo," the Nashville Teens version of "Tobacco Road" and the Casino’s "Then […]

todayOctober 5, 2016

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The Day that Music Died

Life happens quickly and never according to script. The day the music died according to singer songwriter Don McClean was the moment Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens went down in their small plain near Clear Lake Iowa. Lynyrd Skynyrd had a tragedy occur to them. Among the casualties were front man Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist and vocalist Steve Gaines, Gaine's sister, back ground singer Cassie Piolit, and […]

todayOctober 5, 2016

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Your Soul Super Quiz

It's hump day and it's time to test your knowledge. How are you feeling about your soul knowledge? Match these artists with the corresponding letter that makes sense for them! 1.) Lenny Kravitz 2.) The Average White Band 3.) Jimi Hendrix 4.) Living Colour 5.) Bo Diddley 6.) Chuck Berry 7.) The Chambers Brothers 8.) Prince 9.) Cornelius Brothers/Sister Rose 10.) Parliament A.) Wrote “Nothing Compares (2U) B.) 70s “Treat […]

todayOctober 5, 2016

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TV Shows and Their Hit Music

We know that music and movies go hand in hand, but great music and TV show also have a wonderful relationship. Here at the TV shows that had a hit song for its theme, or TV show that turned its theme into a hit. The theme from the TV show Rockford Files, by prolific producer and writer Mike Post, was a top song on the charts. In fact, Mike scored […]

todayOctober 4, 2016

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Upcoming Black Sabbath Tour Dates

They began as the Polka Tulk Blues Band in the late 60s, but realized that they needed to change their name to have any chance of becoming rock stars. While tossing round various names to use, they walked past a movie theater that was showing the 1963 Boris Karloff movie ‘Black Sabbath’ which had inspired tons of kids to line up for tickets. They figured if people would gather en […]

todayOctober 4, 2016

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Elvis Costello Out on Tour

Declan Patrick MacManus was born in August of 1954, but we know him as Elvis Costello. He’s had a ton of hits, many of them more creative and non-commercial than chart topping. Declan also hit the lottery by marring Diana Krall in 2003. The ceremony took place at Elton John’s home; Diana and Elvis are proud parents of twins. Elvis has written an incredible book and it’s caused him to […]

todayOctober 4, 2016

Classic Hits

Your Monday Music Headlines

We’re inching our way to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the commercially bloated holiday season, so let’s start your work week with a few music news headlines... It’s hard to believe but Van Morrison is about to release his 36th album ‘Keep Me Singing’ this month. This gifted performer has earned six Grammy awards and has been inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall and Songwriters Halls of Fame. Although we lost […]

todayOctober 3, 2016

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