insert_link Classic Hits Alan Parsons Still Going Strong Have you ever wondered whatever happened to Alan Parsons? You know, the singer that gave the 70s “Eye of the Sky,” “The Raven,” and “I Wouldn't Wanna Be Like You” is still on tour today. We don’t know enough about this artist, and frankly what we share here today will surprise you. Alan began his career at the age of 18 as an audio engineer for London’s Abby Roads Studios […] todayFebruary 22, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Taking You Back to the Days of The Zombies “Time of the Season,” “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No” were outstanding songs from the 60s, and from a music group that was way ahead of its time – could you imagine a rock band nearly 50 years ago calling themselves “The Zombies?” The Zombies began with keyboardist Rod Argent, Paul Atkinson and Hugh Grundy. After a period of time the three original members were joined by Colin Blunstone […] todayFebruary 22, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Rock and Roll Trivia Rock and Roll is the key to a healthy life. The word ‘rock’ is the key to a hit single. Match the song title with the word 'rock' with the artist or band… 1.) “Jailhouse Rock” 2.) “Rock You Like A Hurricane” 3.) “It's Only Rock & Roll” 4.) “I Wanna Rock” 5.) “Rock and Roll All Nite” 6.) “We Will Rock You” 7.) “Rock and Roll Music” 8.) “If […] todayFebruary 22, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits David Bowie’s Greatest Hits Will Always Be Remembered David Bowie lost his life to cancer a year ago in January. When describing his contributions, most people had forgotten that David was a prolific songwriter as well as a music icon. Here are a few of our favorite songs... “Suffragette City,” released in 1972, also comes from the “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and "Spiders From Mars” and features Bruce Springsteen's pianist Roy Britain. “Changes” was a […] todayFebruary 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Jackson Browne the Everyman Jackson Browne was in the news a while ago eulogizing his late fiend Glenn Frey, and we wanted to share more about his incredible life. Jackson is a folk rock writer and recording artist considered to be a founding member of the California Folk Rock explosion in the 70s. This genre gave rise to the Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Outlaws, Warren Zevon and more. Jackson initially wrote many of the songs […] todayFebruary 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Greatest Hits From 1986 1986 was a year to remember, as the space shuttle Challenger tragically exploded minutes after liftoff, killing all seven on board. In happier news, it was a great year for technology and self-exploration. 1986 was also a banner year for music. What were the top songs of 1986? Robert Palmer – “Addicted To Love” Bon Jovi – “You Give Love a Bad Name” John Cougar Mellancamp – “R.O.C.K. in the […] todayFebruary 21, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Alice Cooper, Deep Purple and Edgar Winter To Hit the Road This Year Alice Cooper was an odd performer even before punk rock had its footing in American music. Born Vincent Damon Furnier in Phoenix, AZ in 1948, this future rocker’s family moved to Detroit while he was a young boy. His big break came with the tune “I’m 18,” and he’s never looked back. Alice still sells out venues wherever he plays, recently announcing his upcoming 2017 tour, bringing along Deep Purple […] todayFebruary 20, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits The Marshall Tucker Band Hits the Road in 2017 The Marshall Tucker Band began in the mid-70s as a really good garage band from Spartanburg, South Carolina, finding success as an early southern rock band. Here’s the most important thing you need to know about the band; there is not one person in the band named ‘Marshall Ticker.” The name of the band came from a blind Spartanburg-area piano tuner that rented the warehouse before the boys did, engraving […] todayFebruary 20, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Rare Beatles’ Memorabilia Up For Auction Are you a collector or music memorabilia? If you’re a fan of trinkets and loved the Beatles, this news is for you! There’s an auction in France you might want to consider attending, the prize is a one of lifetime Beatles rarity that will make your day. Frenchman Jacques Volcouve has dedicated his life to the collection of Beatles items, now deciding to sell up to 15,000 records, posters, signed […] todayFebruary 20, 2017
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