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Our Take on the Greatest Motown Albums of All-Time

There is no sound like Motown. The Motor City (Detroit) was the place to be in the early 60s for an artist to be discovered. If Berry Gordy had not quit his boxing career and stated the Motown Label, who knows what we would be listening to now? Here (in our humble opinion) are the greatest Motown albums of all time... 1. Thriller - Michael Jackson 2. What's Going On […]

todayApril 14, 2017

Classic Hits

The Worst Behavior in Rock and Roll History

Right at the intersection of rich and famous is a zone that excuses the worst behavior of rock and roll stars. In 1989, Izzy Stradlin, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist couldn’t wait any longer for an airline bathroom to open up, so he took a leak in the alley. Incidentally, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for doing the same thing on the side of the Alamo in San Antonio. Kid Rock […]

todayApril 13, 2017

Classic Hits

Tommy Hits the UK and The Who Takes Residency

Only the lucky few were able to see ‘The Who’ live in concert in the 60s and 70s. Tommy the Broadway show appeared on 42nd Street for a few years in New York, earning five Tony Award and Grammy for ‘Best Musical Show’ in the early 90s, but again The Who live in concert remains a ‘bucket list’ item for millions of fans. Now, the touring ‘Tommy’ has opened in […]

todayApril 13, 2017

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Barry Manilow to be Honored by BMI

Recently it’s been revealed that Barry Manilow would receive the ‘BMI Icon’ award at the BMI 65th Annual Pop Awards in early May. BMI is one of the publishing organizations that supports and represents songwriters in the world of business. In the early 70s, an unknown singer songwriter in New York by the name of Barry Manilow hit the big time with a ballad called “Mandy,” and it’s been a […]

todayApril 13, 2017

Classic Hits

J. Geils Passes Away at 71

The rock and roll world lost another star this week, as Boston native and founding member of 70s rock J. Geils was found unresponsive in in his Groton, Massachusetts home. Medical examiners have determined no foul play, J. dying of natural causes. J. Geils founded the J. Geils Band in Worcester in the late 60s, hitting the charts for the next two decades with hits like ‘Centerfold,” “Give it to […]

todayApril 12, 2017

Classic Hits

The Musical Stars Who Made Miami Vice Great

The Michael Mann ‘Miami Vice’ television show in the mid-80s is considered one of the greatest projects ever to hit the small screen. The concept was simple; create a viewer experience for the MTV audience that pulled them into the tried and true 'cops and robbers' formula. The concept was brilliant, while the writing was equally astounding. The clothes worn by the actors, the colors used on sets, and the […]

todayApril 12, 2017

Music

Ever Wonder Who Was the Best 50 Years Ago This April?

The postage stamp was just $.05 cents, a gallon of gas was priced at $.50 cents, and "Strangers in the Night," Frank Sinatra won the Grammy for ‘Song of the Tear.’ If we were to take a time machine back to this date in April of 1967, what would we hear on the radio? Here are the top 10 songs from April of 1967: 1. "I'm a Believer” The Monkees […]

todayApril 12, 2017

Classic Hits

Three Dog Night Hits the Road in 2017

‘Three Dog Night’ hit the charts in 1968 with their song “One” and the rest they say, is rock and roll history. The band has sold millions of records along the way, endured many lineup changes, and the recent deaths of original members Corey Wells and Jimmy Greenspoon. They are touring this summer, and regardless of the boys on stage, put on a wonderful show… April 21st, Lincoln City, OR […]

todayApril 10, 2017

Classic Hits

The Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour You Have to See

Brian Wilson has always been considered the driving force behind the Beach Boys, the genius within the group. The album “Pet Sounds” is perhaps the “Sgt. Peppers” the bands early ‘concept’ moment for the Beach Boys, now celebrating its 50th birthday. “God Only Knows,” “Sloop John B,” and “Wouldn’t it be Nice” were all smash singles from this album. Brian is again on the road with the ‘Pet Sounds 50th […]

todayApril 10, 2017

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