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AC/DC’s World Tour Photo Book Out Today

How many times have you heard someone tell a rock star that “you should write a book?” It seems like a natural decision as rockers have had interesting and troubled lives. Now AC/DC has chosen to make it official with their own autobiography, due this week, the book will be called ‘AC/DC Rock or Bust: World Tour Photo Book.’ World-renowned photographer Ralph Larmann has captured the band during their 2014 […]

todayOctober 20, 2017

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee The Eurythmics

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees, frankly honoring those that should have been serious consideration years ago. The list includes 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the supergroup the Eurythmics. Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart met in the mid-80s, cranking out hit singles like “Sweet Dreams,” “Here Comes the Rain Again,” “Would I Lie to You,” […]

todayOctober 20, 2017

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Jackson Browne Announces Initial 2018 Dates

Jackson Browne has been considered one of the founders of California folk and rock, hitting the charts with “Doctor My Eyes,” “Running on Empty,” while earning countless awards along the way. Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and lent his celebrity to social issues fighting world hunger and anti-nuclear causes. He’s on tour for a brief time in 2018, designing these concerts to […]

todayOctober 20, 2017

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Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, The Soulful Rock and the Roll Hall of Fame Nominee

The ‘Cooperstown’ of music, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, announced its 2018 nominees list a few weeks ago; 19 total candidates are now eligible, and nine have been nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the soulful 70s group Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. The band Rufus was a popular club band out of Chicago in the late 60s and early 70s, but hit it […]

todayOctober 19, 2017

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Prince Memorabilia Generates Lots of Cash at Auction

In a recent auction Prince’s handwritten note for the lyrics of his hit songs “Purple Rain,” and “The Ladder,” along with other personal items yielded thousands of dollars for his estate. In addition to the handwritten lyrics, other items included in the auction were yellow boots worn onstage for live concerts from his touring years, 1986 to mid-90s, his 1980 Rick James ‘All Access’ tour pass, plus his personal tambourine […]

todayOctober 19, 2017

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Rolling Stones and HBO Deliver the Goods

The Rolling Stones and HBO are teaming up to bring you a documentary you won’t want to miss called ‘Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge,’ airing November 6th and 7th at 9 p.m. ET. ‘Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge’ is divided into two, two-hour portions, and if you love The Clash, Bruce, the Sex Pistols, Tina, and Janis, it will be an HBO special you won’t want to miss. […]

todayOctober 19, 2017

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The Long Wait For the Hall Continues for these Deserving Rockers

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees, including 19 deserving artists, nine nominated for the very first time. Thankfully the Moody Blues and the Cars were among the nominees, but what about a handful of stars that surely deserves to be nominated? The Doobie Brothers have been snubbed again this year. How is that even possible? Emerson Lake and Palmer have yet to be invited to […]

todayOctober 18, 2017

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1973, Now That Was Some Year!

1973 was a solid year for music; disco was about to rear its head and dominate the music charts for the next 6 years. What did we listen to back then? Check out the year-end ranking of the best tunes from 1973… 1.) “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney and Wings 2.) “We’re an American Band” by Grand Funk Railroad 3.) “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by the legendary […]

todayOctober 18, 2017

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee J. Geils Band

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees a while ago. The list includes 19 singers or bands, nine nominated for the very first time. One of the nominees is the group the J. Geils Band. John was born in New York City, getting his first taste for music playing the trumpet in his high school marching band. He would eventually pick up a guitar, becoming a […]

todayOctober 17, 2017

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