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Rockers’ Deaths That Shook Us

2016 was a tough year for rockers their fans. We lost Glenn Frey, David Bowie, Lemmy and Leon Russell to name just a few. Let’s take look at most famous deaths that occurred over the years in rock, and why our loss was deeper than we realized.. 1.) John Lennon 2.) Elvis 3.) Jimi, Janis and Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse 4.) Ronnie Van Vandt 5.) Terry Kath (Chicago) 6.) Buddy, […]

todayJanuary 16, 2017

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Rock n Roll Inventions Premieres Tonight

Rock and roll and film/TV go hand in hand. Over the year we’ve seen documentaries about Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen. Now, a ton of your favorite stars will be featured in a new six-part Smithsonian Channel series called ‘Rock 'n' Roll Inventions’ that will premiere January 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. If you tune in for the series you’ll eventually see and hear The Kinks' founding […]

todayJanuary 16, 2017

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Tommy Allsup Passes at the Age of 85

He was never a household name; never earned the fame and fortune his peers achieved, but Tommy Allsup was a giant in the music business. Tommy Allsup spent decades becoming a highly talented session guitarist and band member of back up bands that supported Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, George Jones, The Ventures and more. Unfortunately he passed away in Lubbock, TX this week at the age of 85. Tommy was […]

todayJanuary 13, 2017

Music

Never Too Late for a Beach Boys Stocking Stuffer

If you’re a fan of the 60s and in particular the Beach Boys, there’s a stocking stuffer with your name on it. The Beach Boys 1965 "Beach Boys Party" is being re-released without the canned SFX and cover of the Beatles, Johnny Rivers, Bob Dylan and more. The Beach Boys began in Hawthorne, CA in the early 60s with the three Wilson brothers, Carl, Dennis and Brian, cousin Mike Love, […]

todayJanuary 13, 2017

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Journey No Longer Overlooked

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017 was announced right before Christmas; how did it take the committee so long to let Journey in the Hall? That’s a great question, given they are perhaps, the most deserving band in quite some time to be selected. Journey has been overlooked for years, so let’s give the hall the final stats... Journey has been recording and touring for over […]

todayJanuary 13, 2017

Music

Debbie Reynolds More Than Just an Actress

We’re all still reeling from the incredibly odd passing of both Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds in late December. Debbie’s singing career is often overlooked by critics and fans, so let’s share a few highlights. Debbie Reynolds was born on April 1, 1932, in El Paso, Texas, and tragically died one day after the passing of her daughter Carrie Fisher. Her singing career was enviable, given the songs […]

todayJanuary 12, 2017

Music

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Alphabet – Al Green

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Alphabet continues today with a look at one of the most dominant soul figure of our time. Meet Al Green. The Reverend Al Green exploded onto the charts in the late 60s and 70s with great songs like "I'm Still in Love with You," "Love and Happiness," "Take Me to the River" and "Tired of Being Alone." Al was inducted into the […]

todayJanuary 11, 2017

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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Tour Dates and More

Lynyrd Skynyrd has been making great Southern Rock for nearly 50 years, surviving the road, addiction, and personal tragedies along the way. Who could forget that dreadful night, October 20th, 1977 as the band and entourage boarded a private plane after a show in Greenville, SC, bound for their next tour stop in Baton Rouge? The plane simply ran out of gas, crashing just five miles northeast of Gillsburg, Mississippi. […]

todayJanuary 11, 2017

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The Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time

Many people believe the best part of a great rock song is the guitar ‘riff,’ the unmistakable guitar signature of that song. Sure, melody and lyrics are nearly as important, but it’s crucial to have that riff down while playing the air guitar. What are the best guitar riffs in all of rock? Here’s our list… 1. Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple 2. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction […]

todayJanuary 11, 2017

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