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Our Favorite Rockers Take to Twitter

So, do you use Twitter? Many rockers do to remain cool and social. We conducted a quick search, finding evidence that your favorite bands really use social, and have many more Twitter followers for example than we would have imagined. Check this brief list below… Journey - 210,000 Twitter Followers AC/DC - 264,600 Twitter Followers Billy Joel - 216,000 Twitter Followers Van Halen - 327,000 Twitter Followers Def Leppard - […]

todayJune 20, 2017

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Debbie Harry Continues to Tour

She was born Angela Tremble in Miami in 1945, but for most of her adult live she’s gone by Debbie Harry. We know her as the leader of the semi punk-rock band Blondie, with 70s and 80s hits like “Call Me,” “Heart of Glass" and “The Tide is High.” Did you know that she was a Playboy Bunny in her early years as a struggling musician, and has worked as […]

todayJune 20, 2017

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Keeping It Fun with Chris Cross

Christopher Charles Geppert was born in San Antonio Texas in 1951. You know his as the classic rocker Chris Cross, the author of great songs like ‘Sailing” and ‘Ride Like the Wind.” Here are a few fun facts you may not know about this talented singer… Chris exploded onto the music scene in 1981, winning five Grammys for his debut album, and in particular the single “Sailing.” Talk about hot […]

todayJune 20, 2017

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Monday Morning’s Music Headlines

It’s Monday so let’s see what we can do to put a smile on your face before that first meeting of the day, or that carpool to soccer practice. If you’re a Foreigner fan you’ll be pleased to learn that the band will return from Europe in a few weeks with intentions to bring back a few of the original members; Lou Gramm has been rumored to be in the […]

todayJune 19, 2017

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Beatles Hair Sold At Auction for Thousands

You may have seen news that the Beatles now have their own channel on satellite - it's great news if you love the ‘Fab Four.’ Here’s an odd question though... Do you love the Beatles so much that you would pay over $10,000 for a lock of each of the boy’s hair? All four Beatles donated a piece of their hair in 1964 as part of a promotion for the […]

todayJune 19, 2017

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Looking to Woodstock’s 48-Year Anniversary This August

This August we’ll be celebrating a 48-year anniversary of one of the biggest moments on earth, the Woodstock Music Festival, which began August 15th, 1969. The four-day celebration starred the greatest rock and rollers of that time period, attracted nearly 500,000 fans, and jump started a ton of band careers. Here are a few things you may not have known about the Woodstock Music Festival… Although we’ve called it ‘Woodstock’ […]

todayJune 19, 2017

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Remembering George Martin’s Greatness

Beatles manager and musical muse George Martin died in 2016, but his contributions to the Beatles and music in general should never be forgotten. Managers typically book gigs, keep the boys out of trouble, and often times sit in the recording studio during sessions and give their opinion about how a song is being laid down. George Martin’s influence in the studio for the Beatles was legendary. “Yesterday” displays George […]

todayJune 16, 2017

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The Very Best From 40 Years Ago

40 years ago if you had bought $10,000 in any tech or communications stock, you would be so rich you probably have retired a long time ago. Four decades ago, the best album to have invested in also appears to be our favorite LPs today. Surprisingly here are the albums that turn 40 years old this year… Fleetwood Mac and ‘Rumours’ gave us so many hit singles it’s hard to […]

todayJune 16, 2017

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Some of the Best Bass Songs of All-Time

Meghan Trainor is a contemporary artist who had a big hit with her song "All about That Bass" a number of years ago. Said differently, songs that feature the low bass guitar sounds are very popular with people of all ages. “Rescue Me” by Fontella Bass (that’s just a coincidence) was released in 1965, and was her biggest hit. Maurice White and Louis Satterfield (who later became Earth Wind and […]

todayJune 15, 2017

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