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A Rush Member Retires – Remembering Their Greatest Hits

As you know, Neil Pert, drummer for the Canadian rock band Rush, is retiring this year, having accomplished everything he set out to do. While on tour over the summer, a film crew filmed the band for a documentary. The documentary ‘Time Stand Still’ narrated by Paul Rudd, hit a few select theaters this week, with a national release later in the year. The documentary will feature interviews and behind […]

todayOctober 21, 2016

Classic Hits

The Rolling Stones and Their Blue & Lonesome Album

The Rolling Stones have recorded and released over 50 albums, from live to studio, compilation to anniversary – and now will take the Blues to new heights with the release this December of an all Blues LP called "Blue and Lonesome." Luck plays a part of this LP, as guitar legend Eric Clapton happened to be next door when the Stones were recording. He heard the noise and decided to […]

todayOctober 20, 2016

Classic Hits

Remembering Those We Lost in 2016

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced earlier this week, and while it made us think about the great stars in the Hall, it also had us thinking about those that we no longer get to see perform. 2016 has not been kind, as we’ve seen many a talented singer, songwriter or performer pass away. Here is the list of great stars this far that have joined […]

todayOctober 20, 2016

Classic Hits

REO Speedwagon Continues to Rock On

We are remembering Gary Richrath, lead guitarist and singer from the early days of the super group REO Speedwagon, who died suddenly a year ago this past week. What a tough moment it was for the band and their fans. They have continued to play on like Gary would want them to though. After a rigorous summer tour, the band is winding down with a few more dates below. Don't […]

todayOctober 20, 2016

Adult Contemporary

Your 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

The nominees for the upcoming 2017 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame were announced Tuesday morning, and the list of potential inductees is impressive. Here are the nominees for this class of 2017… Janet Jackson, Journey, The Cars, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, Depeche Mode, Electric Light Orchestra, Jane's Addiction, the Zombies and Yes. The nominees list also includes Chaka Khan, Joe Tex, Kraftwerk, MC5 and Steppenwolf. Chic, the J. Geils […]

todayOctober 19, 2016

Classic Hits

Three of the Most Underrated Rockers of All Time

With the news of the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, it got us thinking. Who are some of the best rockers that people might not appreciate as much as we do. Well, we have compiled a list of three that we think you'll agree with. What do you think? Earth Wind and Fire was a mid-60s soul/fun/rock group from Chicago that fought the odds and trends of […]

todayOctober 19, 2016

Classic Hits

Foreigner’s First Visit to Carnegie Hall

It's time for us to blow you away with a stat you may not have known before... Foreigner has been playing music for over 40 years! The band, currently out on tour, recently announced that on October 25th, they will play a concert called “The Hits Unplugged” at Carnegie Hall. You would think since they have been together for decades, that there is no venue they haven’t played. Well, oddly […]

todayOctober 19, 2016

Classic Rock

Rocker’s Real Names

What’s in a name? Apparently many rock stars feel the need to change their names when they become big stars. We get it to a certain extent. Some names just aren't catchy, and not everyone can be born with a great name! Match the star with his or her birth name… 1.) Donovan 2.) Joan Jett 3.) Courtney Love 4.) Iggy Pop 5.) Paul Revere 6.) Mitch Ryder 7.) Steven […]

todayOctober 18, 2016

Classic Hits

Meat Loaf Back on the Charts

Grammy Award-winning musician, part time actor, and all around nice guy Meat Loaf is back on the charts with his latest LP “Braver Than We Are,” which debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Top 200 current albums chart. The LP is also sitting atop many of rock charts as well. As you might suspect, longtime producer and friend Jim Steinman, the collaborator and producer that spun the albums “Bat […]

todayOctober 18, 2016

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