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The Best From 1967

50 years ago world seemed upside down; the Vietnam War was in full swing, NASA suffered one of its 1st tragedy when Virgil Grissom, first American spacewalker Ed White and rookie Roger Chaffee died in a flash fire while in a capsule on the ground, and women and African Americans were fighting to have their voices heard. What were the top LPs of 1967? Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band […]

todayNovember 22, 2017

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The Best Beatle Books to Buy for the Holidays

There can be little debate about the significance and influence of the Beatles, from their Ed Sullivan appearance in February of 1964, to their eventual breakup just a few years later. We thought we’d share a list of the books worthy of purchasing for that someone special as a stocking stuffer this holiday season. 'The Beatles: The Authorized Biography,' by Hunter Davies was published in 1968, one of the earliest […]

todayNovember 21, 2017

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Graham Nash Announces 2018 Solo Tour

Graham Nash, legendary member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young has announced a brief tour in 2018. Graham’s last album called ‘The Patch Tonight’ is still generating sales and interest on tour. Graham is an author, writing his autobiography called Wild Tales, a while ago, and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of ‘CSNY,’ inducted in 1997, and as a member […]

todayNovember 21, 2017

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The Bay Area Influence on Rock and Roll

Oakland and San Francisco have long been a hotbed for music. In the 60s, the intersection of Haight-Asbury was the hub of drug activity, where struggling rock bands gathered to find their voice. The bands that hail from the bay area include Sly and the Family Stone, Huey Lewis and the News, Sly Stone, Steve Miller, Pablo Cruise, Johnny Mathis, Chris Isaak, Quicksilver, Messenger Service, Carlos Santana, The Grateful Dead, […]

todayNovember 21, 2017

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‘The Music of Led Zeppelin’ Set for NYC in March 2018

If you’re a fan of the iconic band Led Zeppelin and happen to be in or within driving distance of New York City in March of 2018, you’ll want to buy tickets now for the Michael Dorf ‘The Music of Led Zeppelin.’ This amazing event is scheduled at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York on March 7, 2018. Over 20 artists will be on stage honoring one of the […]

todayNovember 20, 2017

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Your Monday Music News Update

Here are your Monday morning music news headlines... The official cause of death for Steely Dan’s Walter Becker has been released. Walter died of an aggressive form of esophageal cancer. Walter succumbed to the disease on September 3rd. The band chose to get back on the road, adding more dates before the end of the year. Joe Perry of Aerosmith has announced a solo project ‘Sweetzerland Manifesto,’ which will be […]

todayNovember 20, 2017

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Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

There can be no greater honor than to be inducted into a Hall of Fame, be it the Rock and Roll Hall, the Songwriters Hall, or in this case the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame. There are 18 nominees waiting to get the call; 10 will be inducted from this list… George Clinton, The Dells and The Drifters. Janet Jackson, Nat King Cole, Patti LaBelle, Peabo Bryson, Jerry Lee […]

todayNovember 20, 2017

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Malcolm Young AC/DC Original and Co-Founder Passes at 64

Malcolm Young, rhythm guitarist and founding member of AC/DC has died at the age of 64, due to complications from dementia. Malcolm passed away peacefully Saturday, November 18th, in suburban Sydney, with family and friends by his side. Surviving brother Angus Young has now lost both Malcolm this past weekend, and George another brother earlier in the year. Malcolm and his family originally hail from Glasgow, Scotland, but the entire […]

todayNovember 20, 2017

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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons On Tour

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons began their musical journey in the early 60s, hitting the charts with “Candy Girl,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and in the mid-70s “December 1963,” proving their worth in music. The band is still on tour today, so if this legendary group is on your bucket list, please make it a point to see them in concert… November 30th, St. […]

todayNovember 17, 2017

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