insert_link Classic Hits Your Billy Idol Update Billy Idol’s been busy these past few months, appearing on ‘The Voice’ this past season, singing his signature tune “White Wedding,” and releasing the dates of his 2018 tour. Billy’s going to ring up a lot of sky miles in 2018, committing to a savage 2018 tour that includes Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, the UK, Switzerland, Austria, and of course North America. Unfortunately, Billy’s only two dates on the board in […] todayJanuary 17, 2018
insert_link Lite AC Hitsville Receives Huge Donation for Expansion If you ever visit Detroit, Michigan, you’ll want to visit the landmarks that made the Motor city famous; the Highland Park Ford assembly factory, or the empty field where old Tiger Stadium (Michigan and Trumbull) used to be. You will also want to visit the home Berry Gordy, the Grand Blvd estate, where dreams did come true. The Motown home of Berry is known as the Motown Museum, (Hitsville U.S.A.) […] todayJanuary 17, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Tina Grabs Lifetime Acheivement Honors It’s safe to say that legendary performer and recording artist Tina Turner covets her many accomplishments; selling over 60 million records, becoming a music icon that has lasted multiple decades, and being admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as Ike and Tina Turner) but this upcoming honor will be one to remember. Tina Turner will receive a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from the Recording Academy (the Grammy folks) […] todayJanuary 17, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Steely Dan and The Doobies Brothers this Year! Walter Becker left this earth in late 2016, and Steely Dan fans mourned the loss. The Doobie Brothers continue to be overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, leaving ‘DB’ fans outraged. This tension can be relieved by taking in the coolest marriage of 2018, the collaboration of both Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers on tour, beginning in May. Here are the confirmed dates thus far… May 19th, […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Music A Few Motown Secrets to Share The Motown genre was an incredible period in American history, giving middle to poor men and women a hopeful shot at fame and fortune. Founded by Berry Gordy, the music eventually sold nearly a half a billion records. There are a few secrets that remain within Motown that we’d like to share… It was the talents of a close-knit group of studio musicians known as the ‘Funk Brothers’ that can […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Some of the Most Interesting Legal Battles in Rock History Kid Rock has been named in a recent lawsuit, dealing with the name of his upcoming 2018 tour. What were some of the more interesting legal battles in the music industry? John Fogerty sued his record company, choosing to give up some song rights to get out of the relationship. In one of the biggest suits, the members of Metallica sued music platform Napster. In April of 2000 the lawyers […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Adult Contemporary James and Bonnie’s Big Adventure in 2018 James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt have decided to spend some time together in 2018, announcing plans to collaborate for 2018 tour that will feature the best from both artists catalog. Let's cut the small talk and get right to the tour dates... May 8th, Jacksonville, FL May 9th, Orlando, FL May 11th, Sunrise, FL May 12th, Tampa, FL May 21st, St. Louis, MO May 22nd, Kansas City, MO May 27th, […] todayJanuary 16, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Without This Guy We Might Not Have the Beatles Without Tony there wouldn’t be the Beatles. Sure that sounds lofty, but it's probably true. Tony Calder, the affable and talented Decca rising star who promoted the Beatles when no one else would, has died at the age of 74, due to complications from pneumonia in London at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In the early 60s, Tony was holding two jobs when he met the Fab Four; a DJ […] todayJanuary 15, 2018
insert_link Classic Hits Rock and Roll Podcasts to Enjoy America has become a digital wonderland, with our favorite artists using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more to reach their fans. Another technologic advancement is the podcast (a piece of audio you can download to listen to anytime you please, you can save it and share it). Which rock and roll podcasts should you be checking out? ‘Rock School’ is hosted by Dr. Joe Burns and Beth West, and give […] todayJanuary 15, 2018
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