insert_link Classic Hits Did You Know… Phil Collins Edition Phil Collins announced his retirement from touring and music altogether a few years ago, battling health issues and depression. Phil’s health returned, as did his thirst to be on the road again. His ‘Not Dead Yet’ tour just added more dates for London and Ireland; in the meantime let’s share a few Phil Collins Fun Facts… Phil’s an accomplished author, having written and autobiography called ‘Not Dead Yet,’ and ‘The […] todayAugust 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Best Summer Hits of All-Time We’re well past the middle of summer, in many states the kids have already gone back to school. Although the Labor Day weekend is the official end of summer, we’re still hoping to keep the sunshine flowing with a look at what we think are the best Summer Songs of all time… “Summer in the City” – Lovin’ Spoonful “The Boys of Summer” – Don Henley “Summer of 69” – […] todayAugust 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits End of the Work Week Music Headlines The ‘boss’ Bruce Springsteen announced a few weeks ago that he and his label will be releasing the first two shows of his 1977 tour with the E Street Band. Log on to Live.BruceSpringsteen.net to get more info. That's not all that has gone on in the rock world recently... A few of the band members of Journey were invited and attended a ceremony at the White House a few […] todayAugust 18, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits A Big Time Guitarist Hits the Road This Fall Robert Cray is a guitar virtuoso, earning five Grammys and countless awards over the years, but he’s never really gotten the credit he so richly deserves. Robert was born in Columbus, GA in 1953 to a father in the military, but moved with his family to Tacoma, WA where he spent his formative years. Did you know that Robert was the bassist in the ‘Otis Day and the Nights’ band […] todayAugust 18, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Very Best From 1977 'Star Wars' hit the theatres in 1977, the miniseries 'Roots' drew an audience of 130 million, and the Grammy Record of the Year in 1977 was "This Masquerade," by George Benson. What were the top rock tunes of 1977? The Eagles and "Hotel California" Aerosmith’s "Walk This Way" Queen and “We Are the Champions” Ram Jam and “Black Betty” Foreigner and "Feels Like the First Time" Foreigner and “Cold as […] todayAugust 17, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Steve Winwood Hitting the Road This September Steve Winwood is a rock and roll survivor, beginning his journey at the tender age of 14 as a member of the Spencer Davis Group, and then being an integral member of incredible bands like Blind Faith, and Traffic. In the 80s, Steve had a highly successful career as a solo artist, hitting it big with the self-titled Steve Winwood, Arc of the Diver, Talking Back to the Night, and […] todayAugust 17, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie Add Tour Stops Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are having way too much fun touring this summer, so it makes perfect sense that we hear they’ve added new dates to the 2017 tour, spilling over into October and November… October 14th, San Jose, CA October 15th, Paso Robles, CA October 17th, Santa Barbara, CA October 19th, San Diego, CA October 20th, Indio, CA October 22nd, Midland, TX October 24th, Irving, TX October 25th, […] todayAugust 17, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Remembering Elvis’s Death 40 Years Ago Today 40 years ago today (August 16th, 1977) Elvis Presley died at the incredibly young age of 42; his autopsy and cause of death would later reveal years of pharmaceutical drug abuse and addition. Elvis died in his bathroom in his luxurious Memphis home on August 16, 1977. Don’t kid yourself; his death didn’t prevent Elvis from making money; each year the Elvis Presley estate earned over $40+ million dollars. Elvis […] todayAugust 16, 2017
insert_link Adult Contemporary Prince Given His Very Own Shade of Purple Prince left us last year and we have been missing him ever since. Pantone has given us a new way to remember him though with the announcement that they would be giving him his very own shade of purple! This one is called “Love Symbol #2” and is very cool if you ask us. Purple was a huge part of Prince’s life ever since the release of “Purple Rain” in […] todayAugust 16, 2017