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‘John Lennon: Imagine: The Ultimate Box Set’ Drops in October

If you’re a John Lennon fan you’ll want to make plans to visit your local record store on online provider, as a new box set of John Lennon's ‘Imagine,’ is set to drop this October. Called ‘John Lennon: Imagine: The Ultimate Box Set’ the collection contains 140 songs, with widow Yoko managing the early stages through the release of the offering. ‘John Lennon: Imagine: The Ultimate Box Set’ will be […]

todayAugust 27, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Michael Jackson’s 60th Birthday Party at the Hall Should be Amazing

If you find yourself in Cleveland this week, be sure to drop by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the FREE Michael Jackson 60th birthday party this Wednesday August 29th. The celebration will be both outdoor and indoor, with special appearances by brothers Tito, Marlon, and Jackie, and Michael’s children Paris and Prince. It's hard to believe Michael died in 2009, but his music, children, and honors continue […]

todayAugust 27, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Eddie Willis – An Original Funk Brother Passes

Sadly Eddie Willis, an original Funk Brother (the studio group of musicians that played behind every great Moton singer on recordings) died at the age of 82 a few days ago. How did it all begin? Motown Records began when Berry Gordy threw his boxing gloves down and abandoned his dreams of being a prizefighter in the late 50s. Berry borrowed $800 from his uncle, rearranged his house on Grand […]

todayAugust 27, 2018

Classic Hits

Here’s Your Elton John Update

‘Rocketman’ the Elton John Biopic is nearly completed with a release date of early 2019? British actor Taron Egerton will portray Elton in the movie and sing in the film. He’s been seen in France doting over his two boys, Zachary, seven, and Elijah, five, taking it easy after a long string in Vegas with his Million Dollar Piano. Elton John grew up in a single parent home under the […]

todayAugust 24, 2018

Classic Hits

What’s in a Name?

Evidently, a great many famous bands started off with horrific names, finding a more suitable one before hitting it big. Here are other crazy original names of great bands moments before they hit it big... Wicked Lester (KISS) The Salty Peppers (Earth Wind and Fire) U2 (The Hype) Atomic Mass (Def Leppard) The Pendletons (The Beach Boys) The Who (Detour) The Polka Tulk Blues Band (Black Sabbath) Naked Toddler (Creed) […]

todayAugust 24, 2018

Classic Hits

ZZ’s Bully Gibbons Announces Vegas Residency

By now you’ve heard that ZZ Top founder and lead guitarist Billy Gibbons will drop a new LP and has signed on for a Vegas residency later this year, giving us a great reason to share more fun facts about ZZ Top. First of all, they are the longest running American rock band that has not had a lineup change. Did you know that they appeared in the movie ‘Back […]

todayAugust 24, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Get Your Prince Funko Pop Figures and Latest News Here

Now you’ll be able to buy Prince Funko Pop figures this fall, dedicated to the one of a kind star Prince. The collectibles will be manufactured by FY and come in three stages of Prince’s life; the outfit that demonstrates his Purple Rain era, and the outfit worn in the famous MTV "Raspberry Beret" video. Others have been memorialized in this fashion are Alice Cooper, Metallica and he band Rush. […]

todayAugust 24, 2018

Adult Contemporary

David Crosby Returns from Overseas for Fall US Tour

David Crosby has been an important part of our American music fabric for over 50 years, from ‘Crosby Stills Nash and Young’ to his successful solo career, David’s written and released some of the most influential songs of our time. He’s following up his earlier LP ‘Sky Trails’ album with an extensive tour in Europe as we speak, returning to the states for a lengthy fall tour. 11/2 -- Seattle, […]

todayAugust 24, 2018

Classic Hits

Steve Perry is Back, Drops New Single from Upcoming LP ‘Traces’

There may not have been a more successful or influential band than Journey in the 80s. The group was lead by Bay area Steve Perry, a singe with charisma and talent. Steve left the group to pursue a solo career, hitting the charts with “Oh Sherry” and more. He’s been quiet until now, as he’s about to release a new LP called ‘Traces’ due to drop in early October. His […]

todayAugust 24, 2018

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