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Do You Remember 1965?

Quick - What was the number one song at the end of 1965? Would you believe in the midst of the Supremes, Beach Boys, and Beatles, the one hit wonder song “Wooly Bully: by Sam, the Sham and the Pharaohs stood alone as the number one song of 1965. Here are a few more surprises… “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” was a number one hit by The […]

todayAugust 17, 2018

Classic Hits

Gotta Love Those Staple Singers

It’s about time we spent time talking about one of the greatest soul families and bands of all time, and no we’re not talking about the Jackson or Motown family. The Staples Singers were, in fact, a family from Chicago, and much like the Jackson family, it had a patriarch, Pops Staples. Other family members included Cleotha, Pervis, Mavis (who is currently touring with Bob Dylan) and Yvonne. “Respect Yourself,” […]

todayAugust 17, 2018

Classic Hits

Robert Plant Drops ‘Carry Fire ‘and Announces Brief Fall Tour

Robert Plant has been touring the country with his is about to begin another tour across the US with his current band The Sensational Space Shifters, supporting the latest album ‘Carry Fire’ and the band has just added more fall dates. Note the festival that will be included in this expanded tour… September 9th, St. Louis, MO September 10th, Kansas City, MO September 13th, Santa Fe, NM September 15th, Telluride, […]

todayAugust 17, 2018

Adult Contemporary

Long Live the Queen, Aretha Franklin Has Passed Away

Earlier in the week we braced ourselves for the worst of news, learning that Aretha Franklin might be near the end, being treated in hospice care in the Motor City. Now our worst fears have been realized, as Aretha Franklin has died in Detroit, surrounded by friends and family at the age of 76, Aretha was actually born in Memphis TN, moving with her family to Detroit before she was […]

todayAugust 16, 2018

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Judas and Deep Purple Tour Together in 2018

Judas Priest and Deep Purple are overseas as we speak, and the ‘Priest’ just dropped a new video called “No Surrender” that’s turning a few heads and ears this month. Deep Purple is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while Judas Priest has yet to get the call. Together, these two groups are spending the summer together, with a late seasonal tour. This 25-event tour begins in Cincinnati, […]

todayAugust 16, 2018

Classic Hits

The Guess Who Release Latest Single “Playing on the Radio”

The Canadian group ‘The Guess Who’ almost lost their lead singer the other day, as Burton Cummings was involved in a horrific car accident in LA in early May, but did not sustain serious injuries (the driver of the other car who was at fault did die though, unfortunately). The current version of the Guess Who (sans Burton) includes original member Gary Peterson and ensemble will release a new studio […]

todayAugust 16, 2018

Classic Hits

KISS Trading Cards are Coming in October

KISS has a gift for you; a 40th anniversary set of trading cards that will be available in October. The cards will be produced by Dynamite Entertainment. If you’re really a Kiss fan with a great memory, you’ll actually remember a card company called Donruss made and sold KISS cards in the late 70s. The cards will feature individual and group photos and poses of the band demonstrating their famous […]

todayAugust 16, 2018

Classic Hits

Rock and Roll Did You Know

They say the truth is far more interesting than something made up. Think about rock and roll and check these true details out… The Eagles started out as the backup group for Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins as the drummer for Genesis, Glenn Frey on the early Bob Seger singles, Sheryl Crow as background singer for Michael Jackson, and Cher as a background singer for the Ronettes. Oh, and the only […]

todayAugust 15, 2018

Classic Hits

Be Sure to Eat at ‘Cat Man Do’ Bob Seger’s Homage

What would be a reaction if you discovered that a bar opened in your honor, with the theme dedicated to you? Ask Bob Seger, as a bar recently opened in Unionville, Michigan called ‘Cat Man Do’ which of course is close to his hit single ‘Katmandu’ from in 1975. At the ‘Cat Man Do’ you’ll be able to order food named after his songs ‘Silver Bullet’ and ‘Katmandu,’ burgers are […]

todayAugust 15, 2018

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