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Peter Frampton Still One of the Best

Peter Frampton is currently touring with Steve Miller this summer, giving us a reason to look back at Peter’s life and career, wondering how we got so lucky as to have such a guitar virtuoso in our midst? Peter Kenneth Frampton was born in South London in 1950, and in high school played with a wide range of high school bands. In the early days, Peter was lead guitarist and […]

todayAugust 23, 2018

Classic Hits

Was the 80s The Best Decade for Music? We Think So…

The 80s was not only the birth of the internet and the IT revolution, it was also the birth of MTV and great rock bands. Here are a few of our favorite 80s rock LPs… 'Synchronicity' by the Police was ‘the’ breakout album of 1983, eventually being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. In 1982, Michael Jackson released the album ‘Thriller,’ Van Halen’s ‘1984’ was an 80s […]

todayAugust 23, 2018

Adult Contemporary

The Eagles Are Number 1 Again, Sorry Michael…

Move over Michael, the Eagles have landed – right on the #1 ‘Best-Selling’ album of all time spot. The Recording Industry Association of America now says that the Eagles ‘Greatest Hits 1971-1975’ released in 1976 has generated downloads and sales of more than 38 million copies, overtaking Michael Jackson's ‘Thriller’ for the title. The LP ‘Eagles ‘Greatest Hits 1971-1975’ contains the top selling singles "Desperado," "Already Gone" "Witchy Woman" to […]

todayAugust 23, 2018

Lite AC

How About These Top Hits?!

When you think of the incredible influences soul music has had on our soundtracks of life, it’s hard not to take a moment to honor the sound and the stars who made the sound. We have had the Motown Sound, The Philly Sound, Muscle Shoals, the Chicago Blues and Beal Street influences, and last but not least the sound of New Orleans. We had ‘blue-eyed soul,’ psychedelic soul, Memphis soul, […]

todayAugust 23, 2018

Classic Hits

“You Should Write An Autobiography” and They Did

How many times have you thought about writing a memoir or autobiography? Well, your favorite musicians have, and we think the following books are worth picking up… “Chronicles" by Bob Dylan is a wonderful look at the man, the legend, the icon Bon Dylan, while “Born to Run” recently published by Bruce Springsteen are collectibles for any fan. Rod Stewart, Slash, Johnny Cash, Billy Idol, Tina Turner, Pete Townshend, and […]

todayAugust 22, 2018

Classic Hits

Geddy Lee About to Publish the Consummate Book on the Bass

There can’t be that many books about the rock and roll bass, but Rush co-founder and world-renowned bassist Geddy Lee is such a fan of the instrument that he’s writing a book about the bass. ‘Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass’ will be published on December 4th featuring stories, descriptive details of famous bass players, and more about hundreds of rare basses. The book will also have rare interviews […]

todayAugust 22, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Aretha Franklin to be Laid to Rest August 31st in Detroit

Aretha Franklin and Elvis both died on the same day, connecting the two greatest music icons forever. Now the Queen of Soul will be laid to rest in a star-studded ceremony celebrating her life, her funeral, held in Detroit Friday August 31st. The service will be limited to friends, family, and invited dignitaries on the 31st, taking place at the Greater Grace Temple. The general public will be able to […]

todayAugust 22, 2018

Classic Hits

The Ballads are the Bomb

Ed Sheeran and Drake have made ballads cool again, both selling millions of copies of songs that are perfect for lovers, ballads that tough the heart. What were the best love ballads of the 80s and 90s? George Michael and Wham’s “Careless Whisper,” is a favorite, as is “How About Us” by Champaign, “Cherish” by Kool and the Gang, “What’s Love Got to Do With It” by Tina Turner, and […]

todayAugust 22, 2018

Classic Hits

We Just Can’t Wait for Whitesnake’s New LP

If you’re a fan of David Coverdale and his open shirt pose, you’re in luck. Whitesnake, the 80s group that hit the charts with “Here I Go Again” “Is This Love” and “Still of the Night” is about to release ‘Unzipped’ a collection of acoustic and unreleased songs in mid-October. ‘Unzipped’ will be available in double-vinyl-LP, single CD, double vinyl and through streaming platforms, and the offering includes the late […]

todayAugust 22, 2018

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