insert_link Adult Contemporary Melissa Still Rocking Melissa Etheridge has been a rocking woman since the decades, building on her smash hit “Come to My Window.” You might not know this, but Melissa has been a big fan of the Stax Records era for many tears. This label produced and released great song from the 69s and 70s, supporting artists like Sam and Dave, Otis Redding, The Bar Kays (the Stax house band) Isaac Hayes, later Elvis […] todayAugust 4, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Two Major Icons Meeting in One Place Henry Ford was an industrialist that changed the world in the early 1900s, creating an assembly line that built quality automobiles that were affordable. Henry was light years ahead of his time. The Beatles were also ground breakers in the music field; their music was distinctly unique and unheard until their arrival. The two icons will meet as "The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition," is still going strong […] todayAugust 4, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits More of Our Favorite Tribute Bands A while ago we began to talk about Tribute Bands, you know the guys that live their lives as accountants during the day, and at night and weekend their make believe doppelganger of their favorite rocker at night and on weekends. Here is more of our favorite tribute bands tribute… Yellow Brick Road: The Ultimate Elton John Tribute band and performance is one of the more celebrated tribute moments of […] todayAugust 4, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Ringo Starr, The Miracle of Liverpool It may be easy to assume that all the Beatles were born into lovely homes in England, filled with cheer, wealth and stability. Not only is that NOT the case, but with Richard Starkey born in Dingle Liverpool, it was more likely that Ringo would die of illness as a child than ever be a member of the greatest rock band of all time. Ringo has no memory of his […] todayAugust 4, 2016
insert_link Lite AC The Grammy Winner Formerly Known as Anna Mae Bullock Anna Mae Bullock was born in Nutbush, TN in 1939. Though she began in a stable family, a devastating storm was about to appear. Her parents were share croppers, then military defense workers in the early days of WWI; life seemed pretty normal for Anna Mae. Suddenly without warning at 11, her mother ran away from home, leaving Anna Mae alone with her abusive father. Anna Mae was devastated, believing […] todayAugust 3, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Looking Back at Earth, Wind & Fire Maurice White the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire is now gone, and we want to go back and share our thoughts on this brilliant group. Earth Wind and Fire are elements of our mother earth. It’s also the name of one of the most interesting bands that began in the late 60s/early 70s that is still entertaining audiences today. In 1969, Windy City musician Maurice White, Al McKay, Andrew […] todayAugust 2, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits A Great Tribute Band You’ll Want to See A new tribute band called The Airplane Family & Friends is on the road, and if you’re a fan of The Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, or Quicksilver Messenger Service then you’ll want to check them out. The Boys in the band include Jefferson Starship guitarist Slick Aguilar, bassist Peter Kaukonen and drummer Prairie Prince, and former Great Society band mate Darby Slick. Here are all of The Airplane Family & […] todayAugust 2, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits The Bands and Artists That Have Said No To Trump Music and politics can be great roomies, but that’s not always the case. Yes Bill Clinton and the Fleetwood Mac tune “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow” were soulmates in the 90s, you’re reading a lot about GOP nominee Donald Trump and his problems with catchy songs. Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Queen, The O’Jays, Adele and R.E.M have all vocally or legally objected to his use of their songs […] todayAugust 2, 2016
insert_link Music Amazing Fun Facts About Motown You Never Knew Motown was run like a corporation. The best musicians were brought aboard as the house band for all recordings, known as the Funk Brothers. There is a wonderful documentary called ‘Living in the Shadows of Motown’ which details the genius of these artists. Berry had a charm school for all the singer/employees, and became their defacto fathers in times of personal crisis. Here are the most amazing Motown fun facts […] todayAugust 2, 2016
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