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The O’Jays Hitting the Road This June and July

The O’Jays gave the world incredible music over the years from “Backstabbers,” “Love Train,” “For the Love of Money,” and “I Love Music,” this Canton, OH band began a musical journey that continues today. The band first played as the Triumphs, and then The Mascots before settling on the O’Jays, a tribute to Eddie O’Jay a Cleveland DJ that began to co-manage the group in the mid-60s. The O'Jays were […]

todayMay 30, 2017

Classic Hits

Memorial Day Rock and Roll Remembers

This Memorial Day, be sure to remember those that paid the highest of sacrifice, giving their lives to protect this country. In Rock and Roll there have been many songs that reflect our countries pride. Here are a few worth remembering this day... “Ballad of the Green Beret” by Sgt. Barry Sadler is one of the few songs during the Vietnam War that praised the efforts of the soldiers, supporting […]

todayMay 29, 2017

Adult Contemporary

Why Gregg Allman Was One in a Million

Gregg Allman passed away in Savannah, GA a few days ago, battling liver cancer. There may have been bigger names that influenced a generation, were admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or sold more records, but we think Gregg was truly one of the best ever, and here is why... Gregg was a survivor; he was raised by a single mom after his paternal father was shot […]

todayMay 29, 2017

Adult Contemporary

Gregg Allman Passes Away at the Age of 69

Sad news out of Savannah GA this weekend as Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers, former husband of Cher, and one in a million singer, has passed away at the age of 69. In 1969, brother’s Duane and Gregg Allman, Dickie Betts, Jaimoe Johanson, Butch Trucks, and Berry Oakley began a journey that would take them to international celebrity and tragedy, giving the world ‘The Allman Brothers.’ The […]

todayMay 28, 2017

Classic Hits

One of the Best Tours of the Summer

One of the best concerts to take in this summer is the ‘United We Rock’ tour, combining super groups Styx, Don Felder formerly of the Eagles, and REO Speedwagon. It’s a shame that only Don Felder is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Eagles, and Styx and REO have yet to get the call. REO has sold over 50 million records, earned number […]

todayMay 26, 2017

Classic Hits

One of the Greatest Rock and Roll Cities Out There – Detroit

Let’s take a tour of the best Rock and Roll Cities in America. All aboard to the Motor City! Detroit is the city of cars, Motown Music, the Detroit Tigers, Vernors Ginger Ale, birthplace of actors Tom Selleck, Tim Allen, and Jeff Daniels. The Motor City is also the home of great rock and roll. Here are a few memorable rockers and or bands from Detroit and its suburbs. Frigid […]

todayMay 26, 2017

Classic Hits

Alice Cooper Hits the Road With a Few Friends This Summer

Alice Cooper was born in the Motor City in 1941, but is still rocking the free world! Although he’s considered the father of ‘Shock Rock’ he’s had a ton of commercial success with songs like “I’m Eighteen,” “Schools’ Out” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy.’ This summer he’s joined forces with Deep Purple and the Edgar Winter band for various stops. Here are the confirmed August dates with Deep Purple […]

todayMay 25, 2017

Music

What You May Not Have Known About Michael Jackson

Forbes Magazine has released its annual list of the top-earning dead celebrities, and the list will surprise you. Included in this posthumous millionaire list are Elvis who earned $55 million in 2015, John Lennon and Bob Marley (who each made $21 million), James Dean, and non-singing celebrities Elizabeth Taylor and Peanuts Charles Schultz. Some circles speak of Michael Jackson has the “Billion Dollar Glove.” Here are a few more MJ […]

todayMay 25, 2017

Classic Hits

The Charts Were Filled With Hits in 1990

Operation Desert Shield began the nation’s longest war in 1990, the price of gas was an outrageous $1.34 a gallon, and the top movies that year were ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Ghost’ and ‘Dances with Wolves.’ The music reflected a mixture of techno and dance, as witnessed by the stars that were on the charts that year… Tom Petty “Free Fallin'” Black Crowes “Hard To Handle” Jon Bon Jovi “Blaze of Glory” […]

todayMay 25, 2017

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