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A Look at What Rock and Roll Calls a Sideman

The Rock and Roll Alphabet continues with a look at a category that the Hall calls ‘Sideman.’ These talented musicians stood behind the star, providing the inspiration, direction, and often times discipline that we often forget. Scotty Moore, inducted into the Hall in 2000, stood behind Elvis for over 30 years. Scotty began as a studio session guitarist with Sun Records, and yes he was behind the glass when a […]

todayJanuary 19, 2017

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Looking Way Back to 1973

1973 was a solid year for music; disco was about to rear its head and dominate the music charts for the next six years. What did we listen to back then? Check out the year end ranking of the best tunes from 1973… 1.) “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney and Wings 2.) “We’re an American Band” from Grand Funk Railroad 3.) “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by the […]

todayJanuary 19, 2017

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Jethro Tull’s Upcoming Album Release

The rock group ‘Jethro Tull’ is an incredible band that began quietly in the late 60s with Ian Anderson leading their rock sound with a flute. He crashed into the 70s with hits like “Locomotive Breath” and “Bungle in the Jingle.” The Tull has sold nearly 70 million records, continuing to record and tour as we speak. Now Ian and the boys in the band have announced the pending release […]

todayJanuary 18, 2017

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A Few of Rock’s Most Impactful Moments

Nearly everyone remembers where they were when Kennedy was shot or when the spaceship Challenger exploded seconds after liftoff. Can you name the date or even the year Lynyrd Skynyrd’s plane crashed (October 20th, 1977)? Here are a few more historic dates in music and why they changed our landscape forever… February 2nd, 1959 was the ‘Day the Music Died,’ as the plane carrying Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and […]

todayJanuary 18, 2017

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The Band Behind Bruce Springstreen’s Boss

Bruce Springsteen, aka the ‘Boss,’ is a the talented singer songwriter that took the 70s by storm, releasing the iconic LP “Born to Run” in 1975, selling millions. Bruce was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. the E Street members inducted in 2014. These brothers from the Jersey shore paid their dues touring and forming the backbone of the early songs for Bruce, yet have […]

todayJanuary 18, 2017

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The Top Hits From Over 40 Years Ago

What were the top songs of 1975? This list will surprise you… 1. “Love Will Keep Us Together,” The Captain and Tennille 2. “Rhinestone Cowboy,” Glen Campbell 3. “Philadelphia Freedom,” Elton John 4. “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy Fender 5. “My Eyes Adored You,” Frankie Valli 6. “Shining Star,” Wind and Fire 7. “Fame,” David Bowie 8. “Laughter In the Rain,” Neil Sedaka 9. “One of These Nights,” The […]

todayJanuary 17, 2017

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Sky TV Pulls Michael Jackson Episode

Michael Jackson lived a highly unusual life, from his early days as a young man with the Jackson 5, to his incredibly successful solo career in the 80s and 90s. Controversy followed Michael in life, and now it follows him in death. Sky TV, one of the biggest television networks in the UK had created a biography/drama about the singer’s life, which is a portion of a lengthy series, entitled […]

todayJanuary 17, 2017

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Ozzy Osbourne Did What?!

Ozzy Osbourne has been a bad man. He’s bitten the head off a bird, taken every drug known to man, chased women for decades, and recently split from Sharon after being caught having an affair with his hair dresser. You would think that Sharon has had enough of the Oz, making divorce an eventual conclusion to their long and suffering marriage. If you came to that conclusion you would be […]

todayJanuary 17, 2017

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The 2017 Flower Power Cruise Lineup

If you're an avid fan of music in need a vacation, here’s an idea you’re sure to love. It’s the '2017 Flower Power Cruise,' setting sail February 27th from the port of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Imagine being in close quarters with Blood Sweat and Tears, Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees, the Guess Who, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Zombies, The Family Stone, Flo and Eddie of the Turtles, Eric […]

todayJanuary 16, 2017

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