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Before Their Time – Part Two

Death and taxes are the only things we can be sure of right? Fame and fortune maybe great, but the grim reaper comes for all. Here’s part two of "Before Their Time." Michael Jackson died of a heart attack, brought on by the introduction of various drugs at the age of 50. Sadly, his death over shadowed the deaths of two other stars who deserved recognition; Ed McMahon and Farrah […]

todayApril 20, 2016

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The Best Songs From the Movies We Love

Movies and music often times go hand in hand in telling a story on the silver screen, and we’ve decided to share the best songs from the movies we love. There are so many we need three days to give the topic its due. Here’s part one of the ‘Great Classic Rock Songs on the Silver Screen.’ Bob Seger’s “Shakedown” appeared in the Eddie Murphy movie "Beverly Hills Cop II" […]

todayApril 20, 2016

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Incidents at the Hall – Part Two

Steve Miller made quite a scene at this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, complaining about the selection process, criticizing one person in particular. Sadly, misbehaving stars have always acted like 5 year olds at this event, so let’s list a few more bad boys and girls and their shameful moments. Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and Jimmy Page put the screws to original member John Paul Jones […]

todayApril 20, 2016

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Before Their Time – Part One

There has always been a conspiracy surrounding the age of 27, and the odd death of many performers to die at that age. Yes, Janis, Jimmy, and many others did in fact die at the age of 27. We don’t think however about the soul singers who died so early in their lives. Rock and Roll is a dangerous game with many avenues to self-destruction. We do miss all the […]

todayApril 19, 2016

Classic Hits

Incidents at the Hall – Part One

Rock and Roll is a tough game, filled with ups and downs, tragedies and unexpected moments in time. You may have heard that Steve Miller recently ripped into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at his induction ceremony, shushing an attendant trying to get him off stage while he spoke his mind. Steve was not happy with the way the process had ignored incredible bands like Chicago. In fact, […]

todayApril 19, 2016

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Stephen Stills Riding Solo for This Tour

Stephen Stills was one of the driving forces behind the 60s and 70s super group ‘Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. It’s doubtful CSNY will ever get back together for a reunion tour given the mean words being bantered about recently, but that doesn't mean you still can't capture their vibe. A Stephen Stills concert might be the closest you get to that reunion. Here are the latest tour stops for […]

todayApril 19, 2016

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Rockers That are 70 or Older

It’s been said that it’s always better to be above ground rather than below it. Believe it or not, the following rockers are turning 70 this year, or have been 70 for a few years. Debbie Harry is 70. No way! Stephen Stills, Rod Stewart, Mickey Dolenz (formally of the Monkees), Eric Clapton, Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple), Bob Seger, Peter Townshend, C.C.R.’s John Fogerty, Carly Simon and Canadian Anne Murray, […]

todayApril 18, 2016

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Born in the USA and other B Side Hits

When you hear someone say the ‘B’ side of a song, it refers to the single that was sent to the radio stations for airplay – having an ‘A’ side and a ‘B’ side. The executives decided the ‘A’ side was the hit, yet the label needed to press another song on the other side to complete the vinyl. Not all ‘A’ sides were the hits. In fact, many of […]

todayApril 18, 2016

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Clearing Up Misconceptions About the Allman Brothers

“Whipping Post,” “Midnight Rider,” ‘Blue Sky,” and other memorable southern rock classics are the works of the Allman Brothers Band (Greg and Duane Allman) along with Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, Jai Johanny Johanson. There are many misconceptions about the Allman Brothers Band; we’re there to clear them up. No, Duane did not hit a peach truck, which has been the popular urban legend surrounding his death. Duane swerved […]

todayApril 18, 2016

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