insert_link Classic Hits Rick Springfield Touring This July and August Rick Springfield is an Australian singer, songwriter, actor and all around famous person that had a dark side growing up, considering suicide at an early age due to his inability to handle stress. Many fans know his as Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital, while others know him as the singer of great songs like “Jessie’s Girl” and “I’ve Done Everything for You.” Did you know one […] todayJune 30, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Some of the Best Producers Around When you turn on your favorite radio station and hear a great song, the one person that you might never think about is the person who sits in the recording studio behind the glass, mixing and creating the song. ‘Producers’ are the heart and soul of music success; here are a few of the unsung heroes who are simply the best… Todd Rundgren had a few hits in the 70s, […] todayJune 30, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Queen Out on Tour in 2017 In 1970 the band Queen began a magical musical journey, one that would include incredible highs, soul searching lows, and eventually tragic conclusions. Its lead singer Freddie Mercury would eventually lose his battle with AIDS in 1991, stopping the band in its tracks. Picking up the pieces, Brian May and the remaining members of Queen sought the help of various lead singers, from guest vocalists David Bowie, George Michael, Elton […] todayJune 30, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Rock and Roll Trivia! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the place to visit this summer if you want to get up close and personal with your favorite artists. The inductees have one thing in common; they all enjoyed (or endured) long and successful careers. There are artists however that are worth mentioning that were famous for just 15 minutes that will never be in the Hall. Match the artist with their […] todayJune 30, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Jacksonville’s Rich History of Music Greatness The other day we sent out props to the Motor City, then Pittsburgh, with all its great singers, bands, songwriters, and influencers. Today, let’s give out shout out to the great city of Jacksonville, and you’ll learn that this city is rich in music history… Although Ray Charles was born in Greenville FL, he moved to Jacksonville as a teenager, the most important years in his development as a singer […] todayJune 29, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Best of the Best Two-Disc Releases In the good old days, nothing was more exciting than buying a record from your favorite band, only realizing that it’s a ‘double disc’ purchase. What were some of the more memorable two-disc releases? We’re still saddened about the recent passing of Gregg Allman, but “The Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East” is a ‘must have’ in any conversation about double albums. This LP was recorded in New York City […] todayJune 29, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Night Ranger Out on Tour in 2017 Did you know that the song “Sister Christian” from Night Ranger is about the drummer’s (Kelly Keagy) real life sister Christy? The band hails from San Francisco, beginning their musical journey in 1982 with original members that came from earlier bands like 'Sly and the Family Stone,' 'Montrose,' and 'Rubicon.' After a lot of hard work paying their dues in local night clubs, they changed their name to ‘Rangers’ and […] todayJune 28, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Sgt. Peppers is 50 Years Old This Summer This year we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles iconic LP ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.’ Here are five things about the album cover we think you’ll find really interesting… 1.) There are 57 photos and nine waxworks of the world’s most famous cultural icons, and gurus; Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda. 2.) A Picture of Elvis was IN, then OUT for the release […] todayJune 28, 2017
insert_link Adult Contemporary Lenny Kravitz a True Entertainer Lenny Kravitz is the son of the late actress Roxie Roker and NBC producer and TV executive Sy Kravitz, born in New York in the mid-60s. Lenny has had great success on the charts with tunes like “American Woman” and “Are Ya Going My Way.” Did you know that Kravitz is a Grammy record holder? Yup, Lenny won ‘Best Male Rock Vocal Performance’ for a record four years in a […] todayJune 28, 2017
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