insert_link Classic Hits Our Favorite Jackson Brown Songs Jackson Brown is an influential member of rock and roll and activist, having been an influential member of the California folk/rock movement in the late 60s and early 70s. Jackson is on speed dial of every major artist, considered the conscience of rock. Here are our three favorite Jackson Brown songs of all time... “Running on Empty” was a song used by then Presidential candidate John McCain as an attack […] todayJuly 6, 2016
Classic Hits The Infamous 27 Club Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin died unexpectedly a week ago from a freak car accident. Unfortunately, we have ourselves another celebrity joining the ‘27’ club. There is this belief that some celebrities die from various suspicious causes, oddly at the age of 27. The ‘27’ Club has many famous members whose lives were cut short. Janis Joplin, Ron ‘Pigpen’ McKernan (Grateful Dead) Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain are all in […] todayJuly 5, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits An Unusual But Extremely Talented Tears and Fears Sometimes Rock and Roll gives the world an unusual group or sounds that are hard to categorize, and Tears for Fears is one of those examples. Who is Tears for Fears? Let’s find out. Tears for Fears is Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, a dynamic duo that met in their early teens in South-West London in the late 70s, and initially became session musicians for the band Neon, but broke […] todayJuly 5, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Best Patriotic Songs of All Time America celebrates the Fourth of July today with parades, fireworks displays, concerts, great food, and lots of beers. We know that the good ole U.S.A. is a winning theme for music of all types, so let’s check out the best patriotic songs of our time… “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen is the ultimate July 4th song, heard on the radio and on the streets this hallowed day. The […] todayJuly 4, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits When Politicians and Rock Collide It’s commonplace for musicians to make campaign contributions to their favorite politician. What’s not common is when a politician gives money to a band or musician. The uncommon has occurred in that a politician has been found guilty of illegal use of a protected song, now being required to pay a penalty to that use. Politician and failed GOP candidate Mike Huckabee is giving $25,000 to the band Survivor after […] todayJuly 1, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Washington’s Greatest Rockers of All Time Let’s take a summer trip to the state to Washington, all the way the left of the country. Did you know that the great state of Washington has given the rock world many famous rockers? Here are a list of our favorites... Ann and Nancy Wilson stared as sisters, singing their favorite songs as little girls while at the dinner table growing up in Seattle. They were actually all born […] todayJuly 1, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Foreigner Out on Tour This Summer Foreigner is still alive and kicking, back on the road this summer. You know of course that the band consists of Mick Jones the founder of the band, along with a group of talented musicians that always brings the house down. Yes Lou Gramm is still alive, having gone through a serious health scare a few years ago, but no longer touring with the band. Here are a few of […] todayJuly 1, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Judging and Honoring Jon Bon Jovi The best way to judge a civilization or person is to bear witness to their actions for someone that can’t do anything for that person. In those terms, we easily judge and honor Jon Bon Jovi for his latest random act of kindness. Rosie Skripkunis is the daughter of Carol Cesario, whose been battling lung cancer in a New Jersey Hospital, holding on for dear life. Carol has been a […] todayJune 30, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Heading to the North West for Our Great Music Let’s take another trip this summer. How about we pack the car with the kids and head off to the North West... Our first stop is the state of Idaho. Paul Revere and the Raiders hit the charts with well written songs that had a catchy beat. “Good Thing,” “Him or Me,” and “Kicks” were Billboard 100 songs from the mid-60s to the e3arly 70s. Mark Lindsey is still amongst […] todayJune 30, 2016
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