insert_link Classic Hits The Beach Boys’ Next New Album It’s hard to believe, but the Beach Boys will release yet another new LP at the end of June called "The Beach Boys 1967 - Sunshine Tomorrow." It’s a compilation of songs from the two LPs they released in 1967, and contain a few live versions of tunes never released. The new album is a two CD set, with raw audio, outtakes and a few surprises like a stereo version […] todayJune 22, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Greats from the Sunshine State Florida is the Sunshine State. It’s also the state that gave us many great bands. This list will surprise you. Creed, the religious leaning rock band starring Scott Stapp, hails from Tallahassee, starting their rock journey in 1993. Creed sold nearly 40 million records in their career. Let's get to a few more... Lynyrd Skynyrd met in high school in Jacksonville, and named their band after their favorite (or least […] todayJune 22, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Bob Seger’s Runaway Train Tour You Just Can’t Miss Bob Seger has been in the news recently, writing and producing a Glenn Frey tribute tune that was available on his web site, disclosing that he will be in tour later summer and fall with his ‘Runaway Train Tour.’ Did you know that Glenn Frey sang backup on the early Bob Seger singles? His album ‘Against the Wind’ won two Grammy awards and was his only number one LP. Bob […] todayJune 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Very Best LPs of the 80s Although the 60s and 70s had their moment in the sun (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys and Motown), it’s the 80s we’re thrilled about. Imagine the songs that came from artists that made the 80s the finest mass appeal decade ever. In our list below, Bruce, Michael, Peter and separately Genesis, U2, and AC/DC are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; why the others aren’t yet […] todayJune 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Brian Wilson’s Work on Pet Sounds "Pet Sounds," the Beach Boys classic LP, is 50 years old this summer. It’s the project that inspired Paul McCartney at the time to come up with their iconic album "Sgt. Peppers.” Here are a few things about the Brian Wilson effort that may surprise you... One of the best tracks on the album, and most significant tunes every recorded by the Beach Boys, "God Only Knows" was written in […] todayJune 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Our Favorite Rockers Take to Twitter So, do you use Twitter? Many rockers do to remain cool and social. We conducted a quick search, finding evidence that your favorite bands really use social, and have many more Twitter followers for example than we would have imagined. Check this brief list below… Journey - 210,000 Twitter Followers AC/DC - 264,600 Twitter Followers Billy Joel - 216,000 Twitter Followers Van Halen - 327,000 Twitter Followers Def Leppard - […] todayJune 20, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Debbie Harry Continues to Tour She was born Angela Tremble in Miami in 1945, but for most of her adult live she’s gone by Debbie Harry. We know her as the leader of the semi punk-rock band Blondie, with 70s and 80s hits like “Call Me,” “Heart of Glass" and “The Tide is High.” Did you know that she was a Playboy Bunny in her early years as a struggling musician, and has worked as […] todayJune 20, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Monday Morning’s Music Headlines It’s Monday so let’s see what we can do to put a smile on your face before that first meeting of the day, or that carpool to soccer practice. If you’re a Foreigner fan you’ll be pleased to learn that the band will return from Europe in a few weeks with intentions to bring back a few of the original members; Lou Gramm has been rumored to be in the […] todayJune 19, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Beatles Hair Sold At Auction for Thousands You may have seen news that the Beatles now have their own channel on satellite - it's great news if you love the ‘Fab Four.’ Here’s an odd question though... Do you love the Beatles so much that you would pay over $10,000 for a lock of each of the boy’s hair? All four Beatles donated a piece of their hair in 1964 as part of a promotion for the […] todayJune 19, 2017