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Fun Facts About Ron Howard’s Latest Movie

Ron Howard’s “Beatles: 8 Days A Week” movie opened to rave reviews last week in London, bringing Paul and Ringo to the red carpet. Here are a few fun fact about this ‘must see’ movie… Ringo was the glue that made this movie, shares director Ron Howard. Ringo provided the best memories, memorabilia and materials used to make this movie. The Beatles opened the doors to fans of all color, […]

todaySeptember 27, 2016

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Billy Idol Then and Now

On November 30th 1955 a child was born, William Michael Albert Broad. William would eventually grow up to be the Billy Idol we know and love today. Although his first album ‘Billy Idol’ was warmly received, it was his second release ‘Rebel Yell’ that made our day. The LP included the pounding singles “Eyes Without a Face” and of course "Rebel Yell.” Billy was nominated for countless Grammys and Billboard […]

todaySeptember 27, 2016

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ZZ Top’s 2016 Tour Dates

ZZ Top began in the late 60s as the best of class blues and commercial rock group, inspiring all others that came after them. ZZ is simply three dudes that generate an incredible wall of sound. They must be on your bucket list to see live. The band has sold over 50 million albums, earned Grammy nominations, Billboard and VMA awards, while Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill were […]

todaySeptember 27, 2016

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Foghat’s Best Albums

In 1972, the time Disco was beginning to take hold of the country like a bad virus, four lads from the UK known as Foghat started their musical journey with an album called "Foghat" releasing the old blues remake hit "I Just Want to Make Love to You" (Willie Dixon). The band enjoyed success for nearly a decade before booze and drugs pushed them into rehab. What were their best […]

todaySeptember 26, 2016

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Rock Hits Talking Bout Eternity

A meteor is headed our way and you have one hour till you meet your maker. Here are the tunes you’ll need to prepare for eternity... “Losing My Religion" by R.E.M is the perfect ‘see ya’ song. Michael Stipe proved his tenor and tone winning a few Grammys in 1991. The song was inspired by guitarist Peter Buck while watching a TV evangelist one night. Okay so this is predictable, […]

todaySeptember 26, 2016

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The Stars and Their Demands on the Road

Rock bands can be pretty fickle on stage and in their personal lives, yet when it comes to the requests some bands make for their venue dressing rooms – it can get really funky. Here are some odd demands or requirements for dressing rooms a few of the biggest stars require while on the road... Metallica requires the venue to provide enough breakfast food for 100 people, with lots of […]

todaySeptember 23, 2016

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The 10 Best Canadian Songs of All Time

Neil Young is Canadian. Glass Tiger, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Guess Who, Loverboy, Nickleback, and Joni Mitchell are as well. Did you know that Paul Anka, April Wine, The Five Man Electrical Band, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, John Kay from Steppenwolf, BS&Ts David Clayton Thomas, and Denny Doherty of the Mommas and Papas were all from the great north? In our opinion, here are the […]

todaySeptember 23, 2016

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Stevie Nicks Out on Tour

Stevie Nicks is a rock and roll goddess, making history and music for over 40 years, thriving in the band Fleetwood Mac, all while sustaining a huge solo career. After competition in a sixth grade talent contest, Stevie knew she wanted to be a singing star. Stevie and Lindsey Buckingham met at a high school party in San Francisco, eventually creating ‘Buckingham/Nicks’ recording a solo album in the mid-70s. Stevie […]

todaySeptember 23, 2016

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Rocking Gotta Haves

Everyone has a habit whether it be chocolate, coffee, cigarettes. These are examples of guilty pleasure that we just can’t put down. Imagine you’re giving the choice of your favorite albums to take in seclusion for a very long time. Which do you take? Here’s our latest ‘gotta haves.’ “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen may be the turning point in rock, pushing the boss to heights never achieved by […]

todaySeptember 22, 2016

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