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Our Favorite Disco Hits From Back in the Day

Disco dominated the music scene for nearly a decade until nature took over and began to thin the herd, eventually rubbing out Disco by the late 70s and early 80s. Here are some of our favorite Disco hits from back in the day... “Le Freak” by Chic introduced Nile Rogers and Bernard Evans to the forefront of music, enabling each to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in […]

todayJune 28, 2017

Classic Hits

Men at Work’s Colon Hay Back at Work

In the mid-80s, America had a love affair with the country of Australia; ‘Crocodile Dundee’ the film was extremely popular at the box office, and many 'down artists' were breaking through, including Rick Springfield, The Little River Band, and Men at Work. Men at Work’s biggest songs were “Down Under,” “Who Can It Be Now” and “It’s a Mistake” earning them ‘Best New Artist’ at the 1983 Grammy's. Men at […]

todayJune 27, 2017

Classic Hits

Your Music Headlines for the Week

It's the first half of the week, and we’re one week away from the mid-way point for the summer, the July 4th holiday. Here are a few music headlines… Iron Maiden is in the middle of their ‘Book of Souls’ Tour, with stops in Albuquerque, Phoenix, San Bernardino, and Las Vegas over the next seven days. ‘Beggars Banquet: Photographs by Michael Joseph’ is a traveling art/photo exhibit about to open […]

todayJune 27, 2017

Classic Hits

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie’s LP and Vid

By now you know that Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have released a new album and are out on tour. You’ve heard that she studio time and schedule were originally meant to be set aside, or a Fleetwood Mac LP, but only Lindsey and Christine had the time, thus they moved forward with the duo LP. Now there’s a mini-documentary, a nearly 20 minute video that depicts the two in […]

todayJune 27, 2017

Music

Broadway Shows that Rocked

There may not be a better wedding couple than a great rock LP or concept, and the bright lights of Broadway. The best shows over the years have been ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ which gave us a few late 60s hits, ‘Hair’ also from the late 60s, ‘Tommy’ from the Who which literally provided “I’m Free” and “Pinball Wizard” as top charting songs. ‘Jersey Boy’s, the classic Broadway show that detailed […]

todayJune 27, 2017

Classic Hits

Bruce Springsteen to Take on Broadway

It’s not typical for a rocker to be on Broadway, but it’s been done. Elton John, The Who, Paul Simon and more have stood under the bright lights in NYC. Now we hear that the boss, Bruce Springsteen will also be on Broadway this fall, much like musicians take residency in Las Vegas. Reportedly appearing at the Walter Kerr Theatre (seating less than 1,000) it’s likely that the production will […]

todayJune 26, 2017

Classic Hits

Paul McCartney Receives Companion of Honour Award

In 1997, Paul McCartney was knighted by the Queen of England, adding the ‘Sir’ to his name when addressed. It’s a pretty impressive honor (the closest here might be the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award). We now hear that Paul has been appointed an Order of the ‘Companion of Honour’ as part of Great Brittan’s Monarch celebration. The award celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Companions of […]

todayJune 26, 2017

Adult Contemporary

Remembering Michael Jackson 8 Years ago Yesterday

Yesterday, Sunday June 25th, was the eighth anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson unexpectedly passing away June 25th, 2009 due to an accidental overdose of anesthetic propofol and the anxiolytic lorazepam. The combination of drugs prompted a heart attack, one that Michael could not survive. Here are five things about Michael you may not have known... In all of music he’s received the most awards; he’s the most recognized […]

todayJune 26, 2017

Music

A New Roy Orbison LP to Look Forward To

A new Roy Orbison LP will hit the stores shelves November 3rd, and it's called “A Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.” The new LP will have 15 songs, ranging from re-master or new versions of his classics from the 60s and in the 80s, to completely new songs altogether. It’s a family affair, as three of Roy’s boys contributed to the album, Alex, Roy Jr, […]

todayJune 26, 2017

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