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Bob Seger’s Tribute to Glenn Frey and More

With the death of friend Glenn Frey, Bob Seger wrote and made available a song online a few weeks ago called “Glenn Song” as a tribute to his friend of nearly 50 years. Did you know that Glenn sang background on many of the Bob Seger singles in the mid-60s? Check out the tune here glenn-song.bobseger.com/ Robert Clark Seger was born in the Detroit suburb of Lincoln Park in 1945 […]

todayFebruary 28, 2017

Classic Hits

Catch the Grateful Dead on Tour in 2017

There will never be a Grateful Dead reunion, given the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995, but the band and music play on. The band now consists of Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti, Bob Weir, drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, and contemporary star John Mayer. They will be touring this spring and early summer, so be sure to catch the magic… May 27th - Las Vegas, NV May 28th - […]

todayFebruary 27, 2017

Country

Glen Campbell Wins Lifetime Achievement Award From National Guitar Museum

Did you know there was a National Guitar Museum? Don’t feel bad, neither did we. The National Guitar Museum announced a few weeks ago that its most recent ‘Lifetime Achievement Award' will be bestowed to Glen Campbell. Previous winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award are Roger McGuinn of the Byrds, and B.B. King. If you love the sound of guitars or the sights of beautiful famous guitars then this museum […]

todayFebruary 27, 2017

Classic Hits

Keeping Up With a Grammy Winner – Rick Derringer

Rick Derringer was arrested a few weeks ago in the Atlanta airport for having a gun in his belongings. Rick ultimately agreed to pay a fine and promised not to travel with a handgun again. Born Ricky Dean Zehringer in August of 1947, Rick is a Grammy award winning producer, artist, and overall creative genius. Do you remember the McCoys and "Hang On Sloopy”? Yup, Rick, who was the lead […]

todayFebruary 27, 2017

Classic Hits

One of Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Albums – Rumours

Fleetwood Mac is deservedly in the Rock and Roll Hal of Fame, owns numerous sales and music records, and is considered one of the most influential American bands of all time. Their music has the broadest of appeal, selling over 120 million albums world-wide. Did you know that ‘Rumours’ was the bands 11th LP, but the second released album with that famous lineup of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, sans […]

todayFebruary 24, 2017

Classic Hits

Mitch Ryder an Influence to Many

Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels began in the Motor City with William S. Levise, Jr. coming of age, winning a talent contest in high school, “Devil With the Blue Dress,” "Sock It To Me-Baby" and "Too Many Fish in the Sea" all from the late 60s were the band's biggest hits. Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, John Mellencamp, and Price have given Mitch his props as an early influence. Here […]

todayFebruary 24, 2017

Classic Hits

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Non-Performers Deserve Love Too

The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at a category that the Hall calls ‘Non-Performer.’ The stars that were inducted into the hall from these criteria will put a smile on your face. Here are a few of the more interesting Hall of Fame members. Dick Clark is an obvious choice for his radio, dance show, and countdown series. If Dick Clark liked you, you were going to […]

todayFebruary 24, 2017

Classic Hits

Foreigner Still Hitting the Road After All These Years

Foreigner was a collaboration of American and British stars, formed in the early 70s in New York City. The band has sold nearly 90 million records, recording and touring for over 40 years. Did you know that they have some playing dates later this year? Check out the July dates and we’ll come back later with the remaining summer details. 7/11 — Syracuse, NY 7/13 — Camden, NJ 7/14 — […]

todayFebruary 23, 2017

Music

David Cassidy Admits He Now Has Dementia

David Cassidy led a generation of fans into the ‘me-first’ happy go lucky 70s, starring in the television hit ‘The Partridge Family,’ becoming the highest paid performer at the age of 21. He’s had his ups and downs, suffering through financial troubles in 2015, drug and alcohol addiction in 2016 and now news that he is suffering from dementia has come to light. Cassidy 66, son of Vaudeville and TV […]

todayFebruary 23, 2017

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