insert_link Classic Hits Leon Russell Passes Away In Nashville Yesterday He wrote classic songs and told tales of being friends with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ike and Tina Turner, and the Rolling Stones. He recorded an album with Sir Elton John lat year, but always kept his feet on the street of the city of Nashville. He is Leon Russell. Good bye Leon Russell, it's been our honor to know you. Leon sang, wrote and produced and recorded on […] todayNovember 14, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Great Music and Car Trivia We've talked a lot about what's going on in the world in music these days, but before the weekend we want to give your a break. What about a little challenge with some music trivia? Let's have at it. Great songs and great cars go together don't they? Put your mind in third gear and match the lyric with the car song it came from, by artist… 1.) “Baby you […] todayNovember 11, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits 40 Years of Tom Petty Celebrated in Two Big Releases Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their very first album 40 years ago this month; time flies when you’re having fun right? In celebration of that landmark moment, vinyl editions of Tom’s studio albums will be released in two limited-edition companion box sets in early December. Here are the LPs and from which box set… The Complete Studio Albums Volume 1 (1976-1991) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers You're Gonna Get […] todayNovember 11, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits A Motor City Band That Could Make the Hall of Fame The odds on favorites to make the cut in rock this election season are Journey and Pearl Jam; both 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, as announced a few weeks ago. You can add your voice online at the Hall, and the final decision will be made in December. As of this moment, Journey is leading alll online voting. One of the nominees is the lesser known MC5. […] todayNovember 11, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits More Bands That Deserve a Stay at the Hall The list of 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees was announced a few weeks ago, and although they are not all likely to be voted in, let’s share more about the deserving Joe Tex, Steppenwolf and the Zombies. Joe Tex made the songs “Skinny Legs And All” and “Ain’t Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)” famous, which made him popular. He was not friends with […] todayNovember 10, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits The Top Karaoke Songs of Recent Years Karaoke bars have been around since the 90s, and it’s a great way to pass time with your friends. The companies that build and place these Karaoke machines in your favorite bar have statistics that will surprise you, so take a look at the most played Karaoke songs from recent years… “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC was the most sung tune in the USA last year. We’re […] todayNovember 10, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits The Rolling Stones Continuing To Make Music The Rolling Stones have been together for nearly 50 years. It’s hard to believe that to this day they still have the creative fire to write and record new music. We continue to be amazed by what we hear from the Stones. Two weeks ago, the Rolling Stones released the second pre-release single from the LP ‘Blue and Lonesome’ album. The pre-release song is a cover version of the great […] todayNovember 10, 2016
insert_link Music Wild and Crazy Scandals in Music The WikiLeaks scandal has been in the news this political season, causing all of us to think twice of what we put in an email, or say aloud. In rock there have been many scandals, so we thought we’d rend you of the really wild and crazy ones... Michael Jackson had wild child abuse allegations against him at one point. The world was shocked when the King of Pop was […] todayNovember 9, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits The Irony Surrounding the Thompson Twins The songs “Hold Me Now” and “Doctor Doctor” by the Thompson Twins are still getting airplay on your favorite radio station. The group began in late 1977 as an alternative band, but realized they could make more money if they shaped their sound to pop and lite rock, thus the success they enjoyed. Here’s the irony; the Thompson Twins are neither twins nor related. Rather, the four original singers were […] todayNovember 9, 2016
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