insert_link Classic Hits Dead and Company Starring John Mayer Tour in 2018 If you loved the Grateful Dead you know that the band will never truly have a reunion, given the deaths of Jerry Garcia and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. The next best thing is a collection of former original members, formed in 2015, called ‘Dead & Company, starring Mickey Hart, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, contemporary star John Mayer, Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chimenti. May 30th, Mansfield, MA June 1st, […] todayFebruary 2, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Elton’s Best is Better Than All the Rest Elton John announced his retirement from touring recently, committing to a three-year goodbye called ‘The Yellow Brick Road’ tour, and it reminded all of us just how incredible a writer and performer he’s been. Here are our favorite Elton John tunes... “Your Song” is sitting in the Grammy Hall of Fame for a simple reason; it’s a classic. The song released in 1970 as the ‘B’ side to the single […] todayFebruary 2, 2018
insert_link Music Beach Boys Member Hits the Road This Year It’s hard to believe where the Beach Boys would be without original member Al Jardine, but that may have actually happened in the early 60s before there was a Beach Boys. Al meet Brian from his high school football team as freshmen, befriending the Wilson family that year. He joined the family band in 1961, but would eventually leave for a career in the air industry, and dental industry over […] todayFebruary 2, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Bob Seger and Glenn Frey Connected In So Many Ways Bob Seger and Glenn Frey are both from the Motor City, rocking for over 40 years until Glenn’s untimely death a few years ago. That's not the only way these two stars are connected though... Bob helped Glenn get his first record deal, using his influence to get him signed to his management team. Glenn was about to join Bob’s ‘System’ but his mother forbid it because Bob was a […] todayFebruary 1, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits ZZ Top Takes a Working Vacation in Las Vegas ZZ Top is taking a working vacation in Las Vegas April 20th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 27th and 28th, and they’d like you to come see them. The band has just announced a Las Vegas residency that will include six dates at the Venetian. “Sharp Dressed Man” “Tush” and “Gimmie All Your Lovin” were top 10 songs for ZZ Top, the southern rock band from Texas that’s been making music since […] todayFebruary 1, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Dan Rather Hangs With Rockers: The Interviews You Need to See Dan Rather is the host of a very contemporary show in the AXS TV network called ‘The Big Interview,’ and it’s a real hoot to see an elderly statesman of television news spend time with the elite of rock. The new season lineup has been announced, and it’s a thriller. The program kicks off, March 13thh, 9pm with Dan interviewing Led Zeppelin founder Robert Plant. Here are the air dates […] todayFebruary 1, 2018
insert_link Music Soon to Be Inducted Songs and LPs for the ‘Grammy Hall of Fame’ If you’re not fortunate enough to be admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or ever win a Grammy for one of your songs, there’s always the ‘Grammy Hall of Fame’ for sings. This upcoming season, 25 songs or albums are headed for the Hall. Here are a few of the more interesting and relevant inductees for the 2018 Grammy Hall of Fame. Band of Gypsys - Jimi […] todayJanuary 31, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Def Leppard Back On the Road for 2018 Def Leppard has had the career that a Greek tragedy would envy; addiction, Steve Clark died from alcohol poisoning, and original member Rick Allen was involved in a car accident causing Rick to lose his left arm. The band continues to tour today, and their 2018 schedule with legendary 80s band Journey was just announced. Here are the confirmed spring dates for the Def Leppard/Journey tour... May 21st, Hartford, CT […] todayJanuary 31, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Billy Joel Keeps Setting Records From 1974 on, can you name the single artist who has played Madison Square Garden the most? The answer is Billy Joel. This July 18th, Billy will perform at MSG for the 100th time! Tickets for the event were just made available. We're definitely going to be trying to go to that one. Here are a few things you may not have known about Billy Joel… How about starting it […] todayJanuary 30, 2018