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Eddie Van Halen’s Compassionate Side

Eddie Van Halen recently has released a video in support of the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, a charitable group that promotes music education in high schools across the country. Eddie is so passionate in this endeavor that he’s personally donated over 70 guitars to the charity. Being a Van Halen fan is an easy thing to be, as it was in the 80s given the genuis of Eddie, our favorite […]

todayNovember 4, 2016

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The Titans of Rock Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour

You may not be a typical opera fan, but if you love rock and roll and have an open mind to attend a rock ‘concert’ where symphony and rock meet, then the ‘Titans of Rock Trans-Siberian Orchestra’ is for you. Plan on hearing rock and roll collide with operatic themed holiday cheer, and enjoy the show. There are many dates on tap with every corner of the country covered with […]

todayNovember 4, 2016

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Looking Back at the Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones will release yet another album before the end of the year called “Blue and Lonesome,” making us think of the boys in the band. Here are a few Stones fun facts that will stop you in your tracks… The Rolling Stones appeared on the national broadcast of the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, and Ed hated the band. Ed kept that opinion to himself for many years. […]

todayNovember 3, 2016

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The Foreigner Autobiography

Rockers often write autobiographies about themselves; their early years in the rock industry that reveals the struggles of getting to the top of the charts. Did you know that there has yet to be a Foreigner ‘tell all’ or autobiography, until now? Founder and lead guitarist Mick Jones is about to unleash the truth to fans in an autobiographical book called ‘A Foreigners Tale,’ due out in early 2017 and […]

todayNovember 3, 2016

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The Best on Broadway

It’s not uncommon for a band or singer to take an album to Broadway in a production that not only sells tickets, but expands their fan base and brand. What are the best rock and roll plays on 42nd street over the years? The list will surprise you… ‘Tommy,’ the Who’s story of a deaf, dumb and blind kid appeared on Broadway in 1993, featuring the songs from the album […]

todayNovember 3, 2016

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The People’s Take on the Hall of Fame

The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees list was announced a few weeks ago, which included many deserving performers. Rolling Stone magazine recently did a reader’s poll of who they wanted to see inducted in the Hall, and the list is very interesting. The people have spoken, see if you agree. The Cars have been playing rock and roll for decades, delivering classic tunes like “Just What I […]

todayNovember 2, 2016

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Chicago Out on Tour

The band Chicago is one of the most creative and successful groups in our history. Imagine, in the middle of progressive rock and troubled waters in the 60s climbing on stage with a trombone or trumpet, and calling yourself a rock band? As crazy as it sounds, that's exactly what they did. And it worked! After a few weeks in Canada, Chicago will be touring the United State again. Here […]

todayNovember 2, 2016

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The Biggest Rock and Roll Scandals

As we near the end of this difficult political season, we continue to hear from WikiLeaks and the scandals that are purportedly suggested in the stolen emails from Hillary’s team. Scandal is a known friend of politics, and it’s also a part of rock and roll. Here are a few of the biggest rock scandals we can remember… John Lennon caused a real social scandal in March of 1966 when […]

todayNovember 2, 2016

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Rockers and Their Odd Jobs Before They Were Stars

Bob Dylan finally broke his silence about winning a Nobel Peace Prize this past week, coming a long way from a young struggling musician who waited tables at the local bar in Greenwhich Village in the late 50s. Imagine having a server bring your order who would eventually win such a coveted award? As we inch towards the holidays, high school and college students finds themselves taking odd jobs to […]

todayNovember 1, 2016

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