insert_link Classic Hits Tina Grabs Lifetime Acheivement Honors It’s safe to say that legendary performer and recording artist Tina Turner covets her many accomplishments; selling over 60 million records, becoming a music icon that has lasted multiple decades, and being admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as Ike and Tina Turner) but this upcoming honor will be one to remember. Tina Turner will receive a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from the Recording Academy (the Grammy folks) […] todayJanuary 17, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Steely Dan and The Doobies Brothers this Year! Walter Becker left this earth in late 2016, and Steely Dan fans mourned the loss. The Doobie Brothers continue to be overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, leaving ‘DB’ fans outraged. This tension can be relieved by taking in the coolest marriage of 2018, the collaboration of both Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers on tour, beginning in May. Here are the confirmed dates thus far… May 19th, […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits This House is Not for Sale 2018 Tour is Coming It’s already a great year for Jon Bon Jovi and the boys in the band; they will be enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame soon, and their 2017 tour and LP called ‘This House Is Not For Sale,' proved to be a blockbuster. Well, let’s do it again in 2018! The band will tour under the premise of the same “This House is Not for Sale 2018 […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Some of the Most Interesting Legal Battles in Rock History Kid Rock has been named in a recent lawsuit, dealing with the name of his upcoming 2018 tour. What were some of the more interesting legal battles in the music industry? John Fogerty sued his record company, choosing to give up some song rights to get out of the relationship. In one of the biggest suits, the members of Metallica sued music platform Napster. In April of 2000 the lawyers […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Adult Contemporary James and Bonnie’s Big Adventure in 2018 James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt have decided to spend some time together in 2018, announcing plans to collaborate for 2018 tour that will feature the best from both artists catalog. Let's cut the small talk and get right to the tour dates... May 8th, Jacksonville, FL May 9th, Orlando, FL May 11th, Sunrise, FL May 12th, Tampa, FL May 21st, St. Louis, MO May 22nd, Kansas City, MO May 27th, […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Without This Guy We Might Not Have the Beatles Without Tony there wouldn’t be the Beatles. Sure that sounds lofty, but it's probably true. Tony Calder, the affable and talented Decca rising star who promoted the Beatles when no one else would, has died at the age of 74, due to complications from pneumonia in London at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In the early 60s, Tony was holding two jobs when he met the Fab Four; a DJ […] todayJanuary 15, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Rock and Roll Podcasts to Enjoy America has become a digital wonderland, with our favorite artists using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more to reach their fans. Another technologic advancement is the podcast (a piece of audio you can download to listen to anytime you please, you can save it and share it). Which rock and roll podcasts should you be checking out? ‘Rock School’ is hosted by Dr. Joe Burns and Beth West, and give […] todayJanuary 15, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Steven Tyler’s Grammy Party For ‘Janie’s Fund’ is Coning Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler founded a women’s foundation called ‘Janie’s Fund’ a few years ago, dedicated to assisting women and young girls who have been sexually and physically abused. He announced this week that he will be hosting an exclusive viewing party at the RED Studios in Los Angeles on January 28th during the Grammy celebration. Co-Chairs for the event are Elton John, Lionel Richie, Alice Cooper, Yoko, and Joe Walsh. […] todayJanuary 15, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits The ‘Best Selling’ List That Will Blow Your Mind So the small talk always turns to the most, best, favorite or top of something, In music, the lists that matter most tend to be in two categories; the ‘Top selling LPs of All Time’ and the ‘Artist or Singer That Has Sold the Most.’ First, here in our estimation, is the list of ‘Top Selling’… Michael Jackson with ‘Thriller", Billy Joel and his "Greatest Hits Volume 1 & Volume […] todayJanuary 15, 2018