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Supergroups Make the Best Memories

The term ‘Supergroup’ is used when members of popular bands get together for a project, tour, or LP to either bid their time between gigs or when they find themselves between bands. Here are our favorite ‘Supergroups.’ Asia Carl Palmer of ‘Emerson Lake and Palmer,’ the late John Wetton of ‘King Crimson,’ Steve Howe and Geoff Downes of ‘Yes’ were the key players of Asia. Asia hit the charts with […]

todayJuly 12, 2018

Classic Hits

Rock and Roll Fun Facts are Here

Here are a few rock and roll fun facts you didn’t’ know... The last cord in the classic song ‘A Day in the Life” by the Beatles was actually played by many performers, piano, and guitar, but late producer Robert Stigwood was on the oboe. Many historians consider the songs “Rocket 88” from 1951, written by Ike Turner, to be the very 1st Rock and Roll song, recorded by an […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

Classic Hits

The Real Reason Fleetwood Mac and Lindsey Buckingham Broke Up

It’s hard to believe Lindsey Buckingham is not touring with Fleetwood Mac, and the real reason for the separation was revealed recently; Lindsey just couldn’t commit to the start date of the upcoming tour, frustrating the other members to no end. They are busy this fall, we’re reminding you again of the tour dates and locations for October and November… October 3 - Tulsa, OK October 6 - Chicago, IL […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

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Kid Rock Becomes the Subject of a Liberal Documentary

In one of the more interesting stories you’ll hear this week is the news that a pair of liberal journalists and filmmakers took a Kid Rock ‘Chillin the Most’ cruise a few months ago, for the purpose of hanging out with conservatives and getting a first-hand look at how this country has become so divided. Kid Rock was a perfect place to start a conversation given his public allegiance to […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

Classic Hits

The Soul of America’s Music and its Stars

Soul music is the beating heart of rock and roll, considering Buddy, Elvis, and Bill Haley were inspired by Gospel music and early rhythm and blues. That being said, let’s give some props to the best 70s soul singers and bands. The Staples Singers were from Chicago, and much like the Jackson Five family, it was a family - Pops Staples, Cleotha, Pervis, Mavis, Yvonne. Their songs “Respect Yourself,” “"I'll […]

todayJuly 11, 2018

Classic Hits

Eric Clapton’s Best Selling Solo Singles

Eric Clapton has made news this year with the release of the ‘Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars’ that can be seen on various networks and platforms. This Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has been in the supergroups ‘Derek and the Domino’s’ ‘Blind Faith’ and ‘The Yardbirds.’ Let’s look back at his best songs during his storied solo career. “Tears in Heaven” appeared on the MTV Unplugged series, a […]

todayJuly 10, 2018

Classic Hits

The Doors Remastered ‘Waiting for the Sun’ Drops This September

The Doors estate has announced the latest way the world will help celebrate the band's 50th birthday party, by sharing the news that the third studio album, ‘Waiting for the Sun’ will be remastered and released again this September. ‘Waiting for the Sun’ will be available in two CDs and one vinyl, and show off the stereo remastered touches from the original tapes. The reasons to get this offering are […]

todayJuly 10, 2018

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Pearl Jam Covers the Beatles in Prague

There has been a real retro movement in the contemporary music world of late, given the alternative group Weezer covered the Toto song ‘Africa’ and now Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam has covered, live in concert, the classic Beatles song “Help.” Pearl Jam found themselves in Prague this past weekend at the O2 arena, which featured Eddie playing a solo set; and sure, enough he added the Beatle song fans […]

todayJuly 10, 2018

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England’s Highest Honor to Our Favs

Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors a musician can earn but having the word 'Sir' bestowed upon you by the Queen of England may be a close second. The other honor a rocker or singer might receive is the US Presidential Medal of Freedom award, which is also given each year. As mentioned above, Rod Stewart, George Martin Beatle […]

todayJuly 10, 2018

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