Classic Rock

Charles Edward Anderson Berry was not the fastest guitarist, nor the loudest, nor the most talented player. Charles was simply one of rock and roll’s first showmen; and now Chuck Berry has died at the age of 90. Chuck Berry was the pioneer of rock and roll, influencing the genre’s greatest talents. John Lennon of the Beatles once said "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you […]

The U.K.'s postal agency is planning on honoring the late David Bowie with a new series of commemorative stamps, available now. The series will feature Bowie postage stamps, six stamps that will feature the cover art of his albums, four showing him on stage at various stages of his life. Who else has received such an honor? Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Bill Haley, Woody Guthrie, Buddy Holly, […]

ZZ Top is one of the most endearing rock bands of our time; keep in mind when we say ‘our time’ that includes the 50+ years of music and tours. Did you know that the only member of the band that does not have a beard is named Frank Beard? Recently the band added more concert stops, so we thought we’d share the entire schedule. If you loved “Sharp Dressed […]

Save your money for some new and familiar music to purchase this March. Colon Hay (Men at Work) releases his latest effort ‘Fierce Mercy,’ while Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes rerelease ‘The Fever: Remastered Epic Recordings,' a two-CD set of earlier works. One of our favorite bands, The Byrds, takes us back to a legendary few days in the Big Apple, with the release of ‘Live at the Fillmore […]

We mentioned the Memphis Music Hall of Fame the other day, so let’s share the list of some of the wonderful musicians that have made it to this prestigious hall… Longtime Elvis guitarist Scotty Moore, Charlie Rich, Sam and Dave, the group Big Star, Carl Perkins and of course Elvis, Johnny Cash, Albert King, Carla Thomas, Kay Starr, Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, Al Green, Booker T. and the MGs, B.B. King, […]

Styx, REO Speedwagon, and the former Eagles Don Felder must really like each other because they’re going to be spending a lot of time together this summer. Oddly, as talented as these performers are, only Don Felder (by way of the Eagles) is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here are the ‘United We Rock’ tour dates beginning in June… 6/20 – Ridgefield, WA 6/21 – Auburn, WA […]

It seems every state in the union has a ‘HOF’ or Hall of Fame, celebrating their native sons and daughters in sport, business, and music. We’re familiar with the Memphis Music Hall of Fame (perhaps the most prominent of city HOFs), but did you know the New Jersey State Hall of Fame is equally significant? Check out its relevant members and see if you don’t agree... The 2016 inductees were […]