Classic Rock

2727 Results / Page 298 of 303

Background

Classic Hits

Top 60s Albums – Part Two

There will never be another decade like 60s, as women’s rights, racial equality, and civil unrest (The Vietnam War) collided with the counter culture drug scene in a way we’ve yet to see again. The music of that time tells the story, so here is part two of our “Top 60s Albums.” Live albums simply weren’t done in the early 60s, but “Live at the Apollo” was a colossal hit. […]

todayFebruary 24, 2016

Classic Hits

Jackson Browne the Everyman – Part Two

Jackson Browne is back on the road, and fondly remembered Glenn Frey in Glenn’s untimely death las month. It’s an excuse to share more fun facts from one of our favorite singers and activists. Here are our favorite Jackson Browne songs. “Running on Empty” was a song used by then Presidential candidate John McCain as an attack ad against Barak Obama. Jackson sued to have the campaign cease and desist. […]

todayFebruary 24, 2016

Classic Hits

Elton John – Did You Know?

We’ve known for decades that superstar Elton John has an alternative lifestyle. Did you know that he also had two boys - Zachary and Elijah, and a life partner named Davd? Recently, Elton told the tabloids that he regrets not having a daughter, and he’s planning very soon to be getting off the road to be a more devoted father to his boys. His plan is simple: treat them like […]

todayFebruary 24, 2016

Classic Hits

Jackson Brown the Everyman – Part One

Jackson Browne was in the news a while ago eulogizing his late fiend Glenn Fry, 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. Here’s part one of ‘Jackson Browne the Everyman.” Jackson initially wrote many of the songs of that era, and evolved into […]

todayFebruary 23, 2016

Classic Hits

This Week’s Beatles Bite

It’s time for another Beatles Bite! Today, we're going to look a song that was heavily influenced by Phil Spector, the producer, and really got Paul McCartney mad. “The Long and Winding Road” single comes from the album ‘Let It Be’ and was released in 1970, written by Paul McCarthy. The backstory is pretty interesting. The Beatles were already having internal conflicts in 1970, and were destined to break up […]

todayFebruary 23, 2016

Classic Hits

Top 60s Albums – Part One

The 60s was an incredible decade that historians often describe as the ideological perfect storm that will never be repeated. Racial and gender strife, the Vietnam War, civil unrest, drug exploration and technological advances were all reflected in the music. Here is part one of our “Top 60s Albums.” “Tommy” by the Who is an album that brought theatrics and deep writing to the forefront of rock music. This concept […]

todayFebruary 23, 2016

Classic Hits

Unusual Instruments of Rock – Part Two

Imagine paying top dollar to see a new rock band, but your excitement falls to the floor as you see the band jump on stage and you find a flute, a cowbell, or trumpet. Hey – this is rock and roll? Well, it is, and many successful rockers have earned fame and fortune with more than a Les Paul. Here’s part two of “Unusual Instruments of Rock.” AC/DC pulled out […]

todayFebruary 23, 2016

Classic Hits

Unusual Instruments of Rock

One of the worst kept secrets in life is the reason young men spend hours upon hours learning to play the guitar, drums, or keyboards. Is it to raise their SAT scores? Do they wish to entertain their mother bridge club, play in the church orchestra? Oh no, they learn to be rock and roll stars – and get the chicks. So imagine the look on a promoter or record […]

todayFebruary 22, 2016

Classic Hits

Monday’s Music Headlines

It’s Monday and another week of ‘working for the man’ is here. Let’s kick off the week with some really cool music news headlines… Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore has been banned from the groups upcoming Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony by the band manager. No real skinny as to why. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl in a recent interview confessed that he once reached out to the late […]

todayFebruary 22, 2016

Subscribe

LISTEN WITH YOUR APP

0%