Classic Rock

How would you like THE Jon Bon Jovi and the rest of his band to crash your college graduation party? This 'bucket list’ item is available now if you win the contest Jon and his group are holding for college seniors. Jon announced that he and his band thought it would be a great idea if they showed up for one of your graduation parties, complete with songs and selfies. […]

Molly Hatchet original member and bassist Banner Thomas died a few days ago at the age of 63. Other deaths this year include the Beatles’ ‘Magic Alex,’ Steve Wright of the Greg Kihn Band, The Allan Brothers Butch Trucks, James Cotton, Chuck Berry, Boston’s Sib Hashian (Bostons original drummer), J. Geils, and John Wetton from King Crimson. Former Journey front man Steve Perry announced that he’s going to be releasing […]

As the group War asked in their hit song, “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” why can't we all just get along? This is the mantra of the day as news emerges from the west coast that the brothers and sisters of the Jimi Hendrix estate are fighting again. The family company that own the name and legal rights to the Jimi Hendrix name has filed suit against Jimi’s brother Leon […]

Right at the intersection of rich and famous is a zone that excuses the worst behavior of rock and roll stars. In 1989, Izzy Stradlin, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist couldn’t wait any longer for an airline bathroom to open up, so he took a leak in the alley. Incidentally, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for doing the same thing on the side of the Alamo in San Antonio. Kid Rock […]

Only the lucky few were able to see ‘The Who’ live in concert in the 60s and 70s. Tommy the Broadway show appeared on 42nd Street for a few years in New York, earning five Tony Award and Grammy for ‘Best Musical Show’ in the early 90s, but again The Who live in concert remains a ‘bucket list’ item for millions of fans. Now, the touring ‘Tommy’ has opened in […]

The rock and roll world lost another star this week, as Boston native and founding member of 70s rock J. Geils was found unresponsive in in his Groton, Massachusetts home. Medical examiners have determined no foul play, J. dying of natural causes. J. Geils founded the J. Geils Band in Worcester in the late 60s, hitting the charts for the next two decades with hits like ‘Centerfold,” “Give it to […]

The Michael Mann ‘Miami Vice’ television show in the mid-80s is considered one of the greatest projects ever to hit the small screen. The concept was simple; create a viewer experience for the MTV audience that pulled them into the tried and true 'cops and robbers' formula. The concept was brilliant, while the writing was equally astounding. The clothes worn by the actors, the colors used on sets, and the […]