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Good News for Chad Allan

How about some good news? ‘Guess Who’ founder Chad Allan is recovering in a British Columbia hospital, a few weeks from suffering a stroke. Many fans forget that Chad and Randy Bachman were in the Guess Who, but eventually found themselves together again in ‘Brave Belt’ which evolved into ‘Bachman Turner Overdrive.’ Let’s pick out the best Guess Who and BTO tunes… “Let It Ride” was a song inspired by […]

todaySeptember 28, 2017

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Bob Seger’s Big 2017 Continues

The ‘Rambling Gambling’ man Bob Seger has had a great year; he wrote a Glenn Frey tribute song which he posted on his website, began to tour again, and announced a few weeks ago that he’s back in the studio with a new LP on the way. Be sure to catch Bob this fall with his extended tour, new dates and locations are listed below. By the way, Heart guitarist […]

todaySeptember 28, 2017

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The Original Foreigner to Hit the Stage?

It’s not often that a band that has sustained success and eventual breakups have a chance for a real reunion, but news leaked out this week that the original Foreigner lineup will be back on stage for their swan song appearance during the 40th anniversary US tour. If you can’t make it, no worries as the performances will be recorded for future sale on DVD and album and turned into […]

todaySeptember 28, 2017

Adult Contemporary

Springsteen On Broadway

Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway residency at the Walter Kerr Theater, the official opening night (after a handful of soft opening performances) ‘Springsteen On Springsteen’ did something unusual; the Springsteen team and Kerr group donated an entire front row of tickets in a blind auction last week, proceeds going to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS organization. The opening bid was $25,000 and the winners of the auction will be notified very soon. […]

todaySeptember 27, 2017

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Nearly 150 Pages of AC/DC Greatness in One Book

A few days ago we learned of Mick Fleetwood’s new book ‘Love That Burns: A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac, Volume One: 1967–1974,’ and now we go down under for the best rock book (or stocking stuffer) of the year with the ‘AC/DC, the Complete Story. The book is nearly 150 pages of inside info, ranging from the unexpected death of Bon Scott to the addition of Brian Johnson. In the […]

todaySeptember 27, 2017

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Elton John to Be Honored

The Elton John AIDS Foundation celebrates 25 years in 2017, often times handing out honors for those that have distinguished themselves in helping others. This year there’s a twist to the top honor; the award will go to Elton himself! Elton will be honored for his work with AIDS, and his additional humanitarian efforts over the years. This year the Foundation's annual Gala is scheduled for November 7th, held at […]

todaySeptember 27, 2017

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Talking History of Rolling Stone Magazine

Dr. Hook hit the charts in the mid-70s with “Cover of the Rolling Stone,” as a slight parody suggesting the power the magazine held in the music industry. The heavy-handed hint worked as the band did appear on the cover of Rolling Stone on March 29, 1973. Sadly we hear this week that the remaining (and original) owners of Rolling Stone want to sell. Rolling Stone magazine began in San […]

todaySeptember 27, 2017

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The Scorpions Hitting the Road This Fall with Megadeath

Thanks to the GEICO commercial from a few years ago, the Scorpions are back in favor with fans. This German speaking band hit the charts in the mid-70s with tunes like “Rock You (Like a Hurricane)” “Rhythm of Love,” and “Send Me An Angel” barely speaking English when they crossed the pond. Now the Scorpions and Megadeth have joined forces for their ‘Crazy World’ tour. Here are the Scorpions/Megadeth dates... […]

todaySeptember 26, 2017

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America Continues to Bless Us

The band America has been together for over 40 years, hitting the charts with “Sister Golden Hair,” “Daisy Jane,” “Horse With No Name,” and many others. The band has sold nearly 100 million records, and they’re still on the road this fall. Lucky us! Gerry Beckley‎ and Dewey Bunnell can still put on a great show, so be sure to take a road trip and catch them live this fall... […]

todaySeptember 26, 2017

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