Classic Rock

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The Bands and the Sounds They Make

Boys joined bands to get the girls. This truth is as old as your dad’s 78s’. You might think that the best songs are filled with the dominating guitar, but you would be wrong. Here are a list of songs or albums that feature instruments that are not your typical fare... AC/DC pulled out the Bagpipes in “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll).” […]

todayJune 26, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Moody Blues to Release Seven LPs in Classic Vinyl This July 27th

The Moody Blues are having the times of their lives; ‘Days of Future Passed’ celebrated its 50th birthday last November, Justin Hayward has agreed to host the 2019 ‘Blue Cruise,’ (February 10-15, 2019) and now there’s news about the reissue of seven of their albums. The treasures cover the Moody Blues from 1969 to 1981. "To Our Children's Children," 1970's "A Question of Balance," "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour," "On […]

todayJune 25, 2018

AAA

Dave Matthews Scores Seventh Number One LP With ‘Come Tomorrow’

Dave Matthews Band is on pace to score their seventh straight number-one album on the Billboard 200, the group's latest disc, Come Tomorrow. The ninth studio effort from Dave and company is set to debut atop the chart with an estimated 250,000 equivalent album units. How's this for an accomplishment - Dave Matthews is now in third place for the list of bands that have scored the most number one […]

todayJune 25, 2018

Classic Hits

‘Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin’ the Book Due in October

It seems everyone is writing a memoir or autobiography these days, and the remaining living members of Led Zeppelin have decided to join forces to write it all down. Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant. Believe it or not, the three are still friends and still on speaking terms, are collectively publishing an upcoming book called ‘Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin’ due out this October, in time for […]

todayJune 25, 2018

Classic Hits

Legendary Rock and Roll Biographer Passes On

You may not know his name, but if you’re a fan of rock and roll you should know his work; Jerry Hopkins, the author who penned the biographies of stars like Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley and David Bowie had died at the age of 82 in Bannock. Jerry wrote more than 39 books, many celebrating the lives of our favorite singers and band. He was also published in more than […]

todayJune 22, 2018

Classic Hits

The Best Canadian Songs Ever – Period

The band the Guess Who is Canadian, and so are Loverboy, all the dudes from Nickleback, and Joni Mitchell. But did you know that Paul Anka, April Wine, The Five Man Electrical Band, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, Neil Young are also Canadian? So are Glass Tiger, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Tragically Hip, John Kay from Steppenwolf, Blood Sweat and Tears' David Clayton Thomas, and the late […]

todayJune 22, 2018

Classic Hits

Great Songs and Great Movies Just Go Together Beautifully

Rock and roll movies often give us great moments that feature our favorite rock bands, songs, or storyline. Here are a few of our favorites... ‘This is Spinal Tap’ is the rock and roll parody that satirizes the rock scene. The movie also made rockers turn their amps up to 11 and leave them there. Who doesn’t love ‘Back to the Future,’ with Michael J. Fox? It's the classic 50s […]

todayJune 22, 2018

Classic Hits

Our Favorite Disco Songs Still Make us Smile

“Saturday Night Live” starring John Travolta was more than a period piece of the 70’s. It was a celebration of the Disco music era. In the early 70s, soft and classic rock was beginning to take shape, yet Disco pulled the car off the road and for nearly a decade, crowding out other genres. Although no one talks about Disco anymore, here are the songs from that era that we […]

todayJune 22, 2018

Classic Hits

Clapton’s ‘Life in 12 Bars’ Available Now

Eric Clapton’s ‘Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars’ is now available on DVD, Bu-Ray and on streaming platforms. There is also a companion soundtrack provided with the purchase. You may remember the ‘Life in 12 Bars’ documentary aired on Showtime earlier in the year, generating a great deal of interest in the project. The ‘Life in 12 Bars’ documentary featured a ton of in-depth and person Clapton interview footage, along […]

todayJune 21, 2018

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