Oldies

Declan Patrick MacManus was born in August of 1954, but we know him as Elvis Costello. He’s had a ton of hits, many of them more creative and non-commercial than chart topping. Declan also hit the lottery by marring Diana Krall in 2003. The ceremony took place at Elton John’s home; Diana and Elvis are proud parents of twins. Elvis has written an incredible book and it’s caused him to […]

We’re inching our way to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the commercially bloated holiday season, so let’s start your work week with a few music news headlines... It’s hard to believe but Van Morrison is about to release his 36th album ‘Keep Me Singing’ this month. This gifted performer has earned six Grammy awards and has been inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall and Songwriters Halls of Fame. Although we lost […]

How about some Beatle Trivia? These are either True or False. Good luck! 1.) The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show on the 9th of February 1966, the birth of the British Invasion… 2.) The Quarrymen was the Beatles 1st name 3.) Ringo Starr came up with the name of the Beatles 4.) The song “Yesterday was originally called “Scrambled Eggs” 5.) John Lennon sang background to Elton […]

In the early 70s 10cc was began their musical journey as an alternative rock band, not taken in by commercial debauchery or selling out. Sure it’s cool to speak truth to power, but mamas gotta eat! Stewart, Kevin Godley, Graham Gouldman and Lol Crème realized they had better start writing it single, or they would be back to the factories in short order. After a decade Godley and Crème left […]

“I heard a rumor, they say you have a broken heart” is a lyric from a popular song, but you know how rumors get started. Well, a few of the rumors are true. Check these out! YES, Charles Manson DID write a song for the Beach Boys. Dennis Wilson let Charlie stay at his mansion for a while, while Charlie was struggling to find his musical voice. Dennis grabbed one […]

People often tell famous people “hey you should write a book.” Musicians have often taken the autobiography as a cathartic exercise. Here are a few of our favs... Nikki Sixx and his “Heroine Diaries" from 2007 is a revealing and depressing account of fame, fortune, and addiction. ‘My Cross to Bear’ by Greg Allman is the detailed story of addiction, the dangers of being a rock star, being Mr. Cher, […]