insert_link Lite AC Famous Artists Who Didn’t Mind Doing Background Vocals It’s not often that a vocalist who adds what is called ‘background vocals’ or harmonies get recognition, but when that singer is themselves a star, it’s a fairly big deal. Here are more famous singers who dropped by the recording studio to add their two cents, or harmonies to a song. “Fame” by the late David Bowie has the background vocals of the late Beatle John Lennon. John admired David […] todayMay 12, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits John Mellencamp Back on Tour John Mellencamp has been playing rock and roll since the 70s. His latest album and tour, ‘Plain Spoken,’ is packing the house this spring, so he and his management team have decided to add more dates in the Fall of 2016. Tickets went on sale a few weeks ago, and VIP tickets will be available at mellencamp.com and aeglive.com. Here are John's fall tour dates... 10/11 - Worcester, MA 10/12 […] todayMay 12, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Surprising Number One Hits From the 60s The 60s was a decade of peace, love, Motown and psychedelic tones all slamming into each other on the radio and in the streets. What was the number one song at the end of 1965? Would you believe in the midst of the Supremes, Beach Boys, and Beatles that “Wolly Bully: by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs stood alone as the #1 song of 1965. Here are a few […] todayMay 12, 2016
insert_link Lite AC What Do Sting, Elton John and the Beatles Have in Common? Lead singers get the girls and background singers get the luggage. Here are more songs with famous or odd well known singers helping out other stars… “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits has the backgrounds of Sting who is all over the song. This will throw you off a cliff, but the song “The Wall” by Pink Floyd has the background vocals of (70s “Love Will Keep Us Together”) The […] todayMay 11, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Florida the Home to These Wonderful Bands… Florida is the Sunshine State. It’s also the state that gave us the following super bands. This list will surprise you. Creed, the religious leaning rock band starring Scott Stapp (who has been divorced, bankrupt, and in rehab within the last five years), hails from Tallahassee and started his rock journey in 1993. Creed sold nearly 40 million records in their career. Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey of K.C. and the […] todayMay 11, 2016
insert_link Music Two Old Music Stars – Edwin Star and the Chamber Brothers Edwin Star hit the charts with “War,” a Vietnam protest song in 1970, a tune well ahead of its time. Edwin also charted with “25 Miles” and “S.O.S.” This talented performer was born in Tennessee, but moved to the Motor City as a child, later moving to London in the 90s primarily due to his displeasure of the way minorities were treated throughout his entire life. Edwin died of a […] todayMay 11, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Bands and Artists From A to Z – Free! Let’s share another deserving band from our feature ‘A to Z.’ Today, we’ll look at the letter ‘F’, and the band Free! In 1968, four lads joined forces to become a high spirited band called Free. Free was lead singer Paul Rogers, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff (lead guitarist) and Andy Fraser. Their biggest commercial hit was the classic "All Right Now,” which got them on stage for the memorable ‘Isle […] todayMay 11, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Rock Stars like Bob Dylan at Coachella Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is planning a three-day open air concert in October of this year, featuring Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Neil Young and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters. In the spirit of ‘Woodstock,’ the scheduled performers seem to have an activist tone or history to their years of rock, while Coachella has worked hard to get two of the biggest stars of the 60s on […] todayMay 10, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits A Historical Look at Eric and the Animals In the 60s, the British Invasion began one February night on the nationally televised ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ with the four long haired boys known as the Beatles. Not far behind were great bands like Eric Burdon and the Animals. Let’s spend more time sharing fund facts about Eric and the boys... The Animals actually broke up in 1966. The original 1963-1966 line up Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler, Alan Price, John […] todayMay 10, 2016
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