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The Very Best Hits of 1965

1965 was an interesting and troubled year. Activist Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, the ‘Sound of Music’ was a hit at the movie theaters, and the song "The Girl From Ipanema," by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto, won a Grammy for ‘Record of the Year.’ What were the top songs at years’ end? “Wooly Bully” from Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs “I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” by The […]

todayFebruary 16, 2017

Classic Hits

Two Members of Fleetwood Mac to Release Duet Project

Fleetwood Mac may be one the greatest bands of all time, dominating the 70s with ‘Rumours,’ then ruling the 80s with hit album after hit album. Every now and then one of the band members does a solo project or LP, and now we hear that Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie will collaborate for their first ever duet project. ‘Buckingham McVie’ is expected to be released in May, and most […]

todayFebruary 15, 2017

Music

A Soulful Hall of Fame Member You Can’t Forget

There have been many soulful singers in our midst; Teddy Pendergrass, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye or Luther Vandross come to mind. There will only be however one Curtis Mayfield though. Curtis grew up in Chicago, singing in the choir, joining a regional group called the ‘Impressions.’ Curtis was a civil rights activist, leaving the Impressions to create the movie soundtrack for the film ‘Superfly,’ which became a cutting edge ‘truth […]

todayFebruary 15, 2017

Classic Hits

The Top Keyboardists of All-Time

The death of Keith Emerson in March of 2016 gave rise to many a conversation of how incredible a keyboardist Keith was, and where might he land in our top keyboardist list? Here are a few of our favorites... Jon Lord of Deep Purple brought the Hammond Organ to the stage in the mid-60s, changing the role of the keyboardist in rock. “Hush” and “Smoke on the Water” are two […]

todayFebruary 15, 2017

Classic Hits

David Bowie is Still Rocking and Still Winning

The 2017 59th Annual Grammys were held last night in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian James Cordan. Although the night belonged to the kids that don’t remember the Slinky or Pet Rock, it was the iconic David Bowie that stole the show. The late David Bowie won multiple Grammys… Best Rock Performance Best Alternative Music Album Best Rock Song Best Recording Package Best Engineered Album – Non Classical Ron Howard’s […]

todayFebruary 13, 2017

Classic Rock

Rock and Roll Odds and Ends

Well, we’re nearly half way through February. There are two significant dates in this abbreviated month; the ‘Day the Music Died’ (the Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens plane crash) and the day the music world changed forever (February 9th, 1964 the Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show). Here are a few more music news headlines to kick off your work week… Metallica is enjoying a resurgence in […]

todayFebruary 13, 2017

Music

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and Its Members

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is located along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard, and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California. Those that earn a Star are typical note worthy celebrities of Hollywood, music, and deserving executives and from all over the world. Over 10 million visitors will stand above the stars that grace the walk. The Walk of Fame is a project overseen by the Hollywood Chamber of […]

todayFebruary 13, 2017

Active Rock

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Receives Huge Donation

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been around for 21 years and can be found in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s the mecca for the greatest bands in rock history. Most recently stars from rap have found their way into the Hall. The next Hall of Fame class is quite exciting, but not as exciting as the giant donation they received to help create a new theater. Chris and Sara […]

todayFebruary 10, 2017

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