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The Top Pop LPs of 1963!

What were the Top Pop LPs of 1963? Allow us to tell you... 1.) Bob Dylan – ‘The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan 2.) The Beatles- ‘The Beatles’ 3.) With The Beatles – ‘Please Please Me’ 4.) The Beach Boys – ‘Surfin' U.S.A.’ 5.) Peter, Paul and Mary – ‘Moving’ 6.) Johnny Cash – ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’ 7.) James Brown - 'Live' at The Apollo’ 8.) Sam Cooke – ‘Night Beat’ […]

todayAugust 3, 2017

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Our Motown Minute Today Shines the Spotlight on The Spinners

Growing up around 9 Mile and Woodward (north of downtown Detroit) in Ferndale, MI were Billy Henderson, Edgar Edwards, Bobby Smith, Henry Fambrough, and Pervis Jackson who formed a musical group, initially known as the Domingoes. In 1961, the boys in the band renamed themselves The Spinners, and had their first charted hit with “That's What Girls Are Made For.” In 1964, The Spinners made their national debut at the […]

todayAugust 2, 2017

Classic Hits

Our Top Five Bruce Springsteen Albums

He’s ‘The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen, and for nearly 40 years Bruce has been rocking the free world with over 100 million in record sales and countless tours. It’s hard to pick one album that stands out above the rest, but here are our top five albums from him. “Born to Run” sold nearly seven million copies and put Bruce on the map. Progressive rock stations played all the tracks, and […]

todayAugust 2, 2017

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Those Who Released Autobiographies in Their Day

Reading a book is still one of the most relaxing and soothing hobbies anyone can have, and we wanted to suggest a few of the autobiographies or best sellers worth spending time with. Frank Zappa was more than an unusual musician; he was an artist with strong political and social opinions. If you don’t mind getting an entirely different perspective of the 60s and 70s, 'The Real Frank Zappa' is […]

todayAugust 1, 2017

Classic Hits

Exhibits at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame You Have to See

If you ever get the chance to take a road trip, be sure to make it to Cleveland, Ohio and check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Every conceivable artifact, guitar, outfit, playbill, ticket stub and photography is on display there. A new exhibit called the “Power of Rock” has just opened, and it’s an interesting concept. The driving force behind the exhibit/film puts you in the best […]

todayAugust 1, 2017

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Rockers Who Went Political In Their Day

Just last week we shared the news that Kid Rock was seriously thinking of running for the U.S. Senate in the 2018 midterms, making us wonder what rocker or musician actually ran for a political office. This list will surprise you… Sonny Bono successful served as a congressman for the 44th District (Palm Springs) in California, the US House of Representatives until his untimely skiing accident fatality. Martha Reeves sat […]

todayAugust 1, 2017

Classic Hits

The 69th Annual Emmys Coming Soon!

The 69th annual Emmy Awards will be hosted by comedian Stephen Colbert, September 17, on CBS. The nominees were announced a while ago, and rock fans will smile with the news. Among the various nominees, Ron Howard’s ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years’ was nominated in five categories, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. ‘Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years’ is an inside look […]

todayJuly 31, 2017

Classic Hits

David Bowie Forever Remembered

Recently David Bowie was bestowed an honor not often given to rock stars; ‘David Bowie Tribute and 70th Birthday Celebration’ at the Double A Bowie Baysox affiliate for the Baltimore Orioles. David Robert Jones, better known as David Bowie, died January 10th, 2016, two days after the release of his last album ‘Blackstar’ a record that has earned five posthumous Grammys, one Brit Award, and high praise from his peers. […]

todayJuly 31, 2017

Classic Hits

A Multi-Award Winner Worth Seeing Live This Fall

Randy Newman is one of the most successful artists you simply don’t know much about. His hit “Short People” in 1977 was a moderate hit, and his 1983 song “I Love L.A” was a top 40 tune, but frankly he’s been a bigger success in films and on Broadway. Randy has won two Academy Awards, five Grammys for his work in soundtracks for films, and has earned three Emmy’s for […]

todayJuly 31, 2017

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