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Can’t Get Enough One Hit Wonders

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then. In the music business we call these ‘lucky once’ bands one hit wonders. Here are a few more we think are worthy of sharing… “Magnet and Steel” by Walter Egan was a top 10 hit in August of 1978, a haunting ballad/melody from an unusual singer. Walter was a fine arts major at the prestigious Georgetown University, playing in […]

todayJune 7, 2016

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The Moody Blues Back On Tour

The Moody Blues were a different kind of band in the mid-60s and early 70s. Imagine a rock album with a symphony in their songs? Mike Pinder, Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, Ray Thomas and John Lodge were more than bandmates, they were longtime friends. It’s hard to believe the Moody Blues are still not in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. Longtime lead singer and original member Justin Hayward […]

todayJune 6, 2016

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Paul McCartney Opens Up

Can you imagine what it must be like to be worth nearly $1 Trillion dollars, yet suffer the same maladies as you and I? That’s the sound of the curtain being pulled back on the Paul McCartney life and times, recently published in various tabloids across the UK. Paul opened up recently about what it was like being a member of the Fab Four, realizing in 1970 that your best […]

todayJune 6, 2016

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Joe Walsh Out on Tour Solo

If you were to take a poll, asking the question “which rocker are you surprised is still alive, how would you respond? Well, most people would respond that they are surprised Joe Walsh is still with us. Joe has struggled with addition most of his adult life, yet remains on earth making great music. His very first band was ‘The Measles.’ followed by the James Gang, then the legendary Eagles. […]

todayJune 6, 2016

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Elton John and His Number One Hits

Sir Elton John is in the charts with a single called “Looking Up,” and it made us realize that Elton’s been on the charts for nearly half a century. This song may or may not be a #1 song, but it’s a great opportunity to remind everyone of his number one songs. “Crocodile Rock,” released in 1972, was Elton’s homage to the early days of doo-wop, using the piano in […]

todayJune 6, 2016

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Singing Stars in the Movies

Singers love to be in the movies, and who could forget the first time we saw our favorite band or singer in a film? Here are more examples of great movies that allowed a cameo of one of our favorite singers... Barbra Streisand was incredible in the 60s with her performance in ‘Funny Girl,’ while Neil Diamond gave an Oscar performance in ‘The Jazz Singer.’ It’s not often a singer […]

todayJune 3, 2016

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More One Hit Wonders from Back in the Day

Bands that hit the charts with a great song and then go back to their day jobs are what we call one hit wonders. We love these bands no matter how little success they had past that one song because the hit always seems to make it into our heads. Let's talk about these hits more... "Incense and Peppermints" is a psychedelic rock song from 1967, and the only hit […]

todayJune 3, 2016

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Guns N’ Roses Back on the Road

Guns N' Roses is on the road again! The band has come a long way since its inception in Los Angeles in 1985 with members Axl, Duff, Steven, and Slash having seen many highs and lows. Record sales for Guns N' Roses’ has exceeded 100 million albums during their years and now they want to continue living the dream of being on tour. Be sure to check out the ‘Not […]

todayJune 2, 2016

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More Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs

How would you feel after selling millions of albums and appearing on the cover of every music magazine not to yet to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? The list of deserving artists not yet admitted should shame the Hall and its selection committee. Here are a few that are still not yet in the Hall of Fame… Bad Company and the Moody Blues have contributed clean […]

todayJune 2, 2016

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