insert_link Music Learning More About the Father of Funk, James Brown The Movie “Get On Up,” starring the incredible talents of actor Chadwick Boseman, turned out to be a great film when released a while ago, and may be the best adaptation of the life of the Godfather of Soul, the man, the incomparable James Brown. Here are a few things about the legend you may not have known about this music icon... Although a young Democrat, James’s political leanings were […] todayJune 29, 2016
insert_link Music More of the Best from 5th Dimension In the mid-60s, music was a collective patchwork of rock, Motown, folk, and soul. One of bands that broke through the noise was a fairly normal singing group called the 5th Dimension. The group had mass appeal in that the members were clean cut, avoided controversy, and sounded so good many radio formats could play their singles. Here are more of the best songs from the 5th Dimension… "Wedding Bell […] todayJune 28, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Bob Seger’s Upcoming Concert and His Glory Days ‘I Knew You When’ is a collection of previously unreleased materials from the Hall of Fame Motown giant Bob Seger, released this year. Bob is on the road touring to support the album in this New Year, but no concert details have yet to be solidified. Robert Clark Seger was born in the Detroit suburbs of Lincoln Park in 1945, and has had in interesting career. Here are a few […] todayJune 28, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Rock’s Best and Funniest Tidbits Rock and roll is a funny animal and business. We love to hear our favorite bands on the radio or from a jukebox. Often times, there’s a really interesting story behind the band. Here are a few our favorite stories... The Eagles started out as the back-up group for Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins as the drummer for Genesis, Glenn Frey on the early Bob Seger singles, Sheryl Crow as background […] todayJune 28, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits The Rock Circle of Life The circle of life means we are all connected, and so is our favorite music. Watch as we connect some of the greatest songs of year's past to tell a story or try to at least! Hit us with your best shot if you think you can do any better... Here Comes the Sunday Will Never Be the Same Old Song Sung Blue Monday Monday. (They Long to Be) Close […] todayJune 27, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Sting and Peter Gabriel in Our Monday Headlines Monday is here, and we’re one week away from a day off – the 4th of July. In the meantime, let’s get to some music news headlines... The Kennedy Center announced last week the selections of five well deserving honorees, receiving the prestigious 2016 Kennedy Center Honors. Mavis Staples, James Taylor, and the Eagles are the American musical inductees, while actor Al Pacino and Argentine pianist Martha Argerich will also […] todayJune 27, 2016
insert_link Music Our Favorite 5th Dimension Hits The 5th Dimension was a soulful group from the 60s and 70s that dominated the music world with energy, love, and great music. Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Ron Townson., Florence LaRue, and LaMonte McLemore began as the ‘Versatiles,’ in 1965, changing their name to the 5th Dimension signing with artist and record executive Johnny Rivers. Here are a few of our favorite 5th Dimension songs… “Up Up and Away” […] todayJune 27, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Billy Joel Out On Tour Captain Jack is on tour again in 2016, and it’s a live performance you will not want to miss. Billy Joel has sustained stardom since his “Piano Man’ days in the mid-70s, and holds the record for appearances at New York’s MSG, has earned countless Grammy and Billboard awards, and was once married to Christie Brinkley. Billy has sold over 150 million albums, and is in the Songwriters, Rock and […] todayJune 24, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Pet Sounds From the Beach Boys Celebrates 50 Years ‘Pet Sounds’ by the Beach Boys is 50 years old this year, considered by many to be the best album from its era. “Wouldn’t it be Nice,” "Sloop John B," "God Only Knows,” and “Caroline No,” all come from this Brian Wilson classic. Glen Campbell plays his 12 string electric guitar on the album, as do a majority of the legendary Los Angeles based ‘Wrecking Crew’ studio musicians. Rolling Stone […] todayJune 24, 2016
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