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Hit Singers in the Movies

Movies and music go together like peanut butter and Jelly. We don’t have enough time to share all of the great songs that appeared in your favorite movies, but what about the actual singer appearing in the film? Elton John’s management team has released the news that he will be appearing in the latest installment of the ‘Kingsman’ spy franchise, ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ out in the summer of 2017. […]

todayJune 2, 2016

Classic Hits

Those Snubbed From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Steve Miller, Deep Purple, Chicago, N.W.A and Cheap Trick got the call, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. We suppose the highlight of the whole thing was Steve Miller throwing shade on the induction committee. He’s right you know. There are deserving bands that have been snubbed however, and here’s a look at deserving rockers who are not in the Hall. The sad […]

todayJune 1, 2016

Classic Hits

Barry Mannilow’s Unusual 1975 Hit

1975 was an interesting year for music in that it was a crossroads of the early days of disco, folk rock, FM or progressive rock and more. Think of it this way, Fleetwood Mac, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Bad Company, Foreigner and the Grateful Dead are about to explode, while Debbie Boone hits the charts. Here is an odd song that should have never shared the spotlight with […]

todayJune 1, 2016

Classic Hits

Continuing On With More One Hit Wonders

Bands that hit the charts with a great song and then go back to their day jobs are called ‘one hit wonders,’ and over the next few days we’ll continue to share our favorite one hit wonders. Between now and the start of music there have been plenty to discuss! “Black Betty” is an old blues tune from the early 1920s credited to Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, but Ram Jam […]

todayJune 1, 2016

Classic Hits

Jeff Beck’s Latest Ventures

Legendary rocker Jeff Beck is going to be releasing his first album in over six years in mid-July called ‘Loud Hailer,’ and the critics are already lining up behind the work to share how exciting it is. As if that wasn’t enough, he’s also releasing a book called BECK01. Jeff is one of three guitarists to have played with the Yardbirds. Jeff has earned four Grammys along the way, and […]

todayMay 31, 2016

Classic Hits

Def Leppard Back on Tour

It all started for Def Leppard in 1977, in a small British town called Sheffield at an even smaller school called Tapton High. It’s been almost fourty years and the boys have never looked back. Originally going with the name Atomic Mass until at some point guitarist suggested the name Def Leppard. The ‘Def’ is on tour and coming to your town. Check em out! June 22 Boston, MA June […]

todayMay 31, 2016

Classic Hits

More 1975 Songs to Love On

The music scene in 1975 was an unusual one - early disco, folk rock (primarily Eagles) and bands named Lynyrd Skynyrd, British and Beach Boys were on the charts. 1975 was the early years for superegos Bad Company, Queen, Foreigner, Heart, ZZ Top and David Bowie. Imagine a year where in your car, you might hear the Carpenters followed by Alice Cooper back to back! Here is an interesting song […]

todayMay 31, 2016

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Memorial Day Salute!

This Memorial Day, be sure to remember those that paid the highest of sacrifice, giving their lives to protect this country. In rock and roll there have been many songs that reflect our countries pro and cons of battle. Here are a few worth remembering this day... “Unknown Soldier” by the Doors was released at the height of the Vietnam War, written to demonstrate Jim Morrison’s anger of how the […]

todayMay 30, 2016

Classic Hits

More Great Songs With Female Names in the Title

The real reason young men bought guitars and spent hours playing rock and roll, is the desire to be rich and famous, and get the girl. Girl’s names have been in the song titles of our popular songs since the beginning of time. Here are more great songs that use a women’s name in the song title. Most people don’t know that the popular 70s band, the Pure Prairie League, […]

todayMay 27, 2016

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