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What If Buddy Holly Had Survived?

On February 3, 1959 Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens died in a tragic plane crash a few miles from Clear Lake, IA. There have been many discussions about the ‘what if?’ What if Buddy had lived? Here are our thoughts... In the early days of popular music, Buddy wrote and produced his own music. He fought tooth and nail with the Decca Label executives who demanded full […]

todayFebruary 3, 2017

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David Bowie and the Rest of the World’s Favorite Artists

Who is the USA’s favorite band or singer? You could make the argument that Fleetwood Mac, KISS or Journey could be considered. Recently, a poll was taken in the UK asking to name the greatest native born rocker; David Bowie was honored as the UK’s favorite rock band or artist. Let’s go around the world and share who we think are the best from each country... Australia – AC/DC or […]

todayFebruary 2, 2017

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Ritchie Valens One of the Ones That Got Away

Don McLean’s song “American Pie” was about the day the music died, February 3, 1959. This was the day Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens perished in a horrific late night plane crash outside Mason City, a few miles from their departure Clear Lake, IA. Ritchie Valens was born Richard Valenzuela, the second child of four kids. His music practice paid off as he was offered a recording […]

todayFebruary 2, 2017

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Southern Rock Bands We Know and Love

The M3 Rock Festival is scheduled for later April of this year in Columbia MD. Did you know that the festival has added another day of music, featuring the best of ‘Southern Rock.’? This festival addition made us wonder what might be considered the best ‘Southern Rock’ band of all time… Here are a few we believe are at the top of any list.. Lynyrd Skynyrd is simply the best […]

todayFebruary 2, 2017

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Boston – A Band That Should Be in the Hall

The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class was announced last month with Pearl Jam, ELO, Journey, Tupac Shakur, Joan Baez and Yes all being admitted. Nile Rogers of Chic received a special award for musical excellence. The band Boston is not yet in the Hall, but here are the most excellent reasons they should be… Boston’s debut album blew away the music industry; no cliff notes or gaudy […]

todayFebruary 1, 2017

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Going Deeper Into the Plane Crash That Shocked the Music Industry

Don McLean’s song “American Pie” was about the day the music died, February 3, 1959; the day Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens perished in a horrific late night plane crash outside Mason City, a few miles from their departure Clear Lake, IA. The Big Bopper was not a spring chicken when he hit it big with "Chantilly Lace," as he just turned 28. J.P was already married […]

todayFebruary 1, 2017

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Rock and Roll Alphabet Takes a Look at KISS

The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at various deserving artists; today we’ll get a closer 'look see' at KISS. Imagine a band of musicians getting ready to climb in stage in front of thousands of screaming fans, wearing body paint? The band began in New York City in January 1973, beginning with the original members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. By 1982 Peter […]

todayJanuary 31, 2017

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‘The Day the Music Died’ Continues

The day the music died is universally considered to be February 3, 1959; that was the night Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens died tragically in plane crash a few miles from their departure, Clear Lake, IA. Buddy always wanted to be a rock and roll star, so after graduation he dedicated his life to music. Did you know that very early in his career he once opened […]

todayJanuary 31, 2017

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Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper Combine Forces for 2017 Tour

Two iconic music legends have booked time on the morning talk shows this week; no Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper are not romantically involved, but they will be spending time together this summer. Both have agreed to join forces on the road for an 18-stop tour, beginning in Hollywood, FL right after the 4th of July holiday. Here are those dates... July 6, Hollywood, FL July 8, Tampa, FL July […]

todayJanuary 30, 2017

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