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A Man and a Band From San Diego

It’s difficult to name a band that originated from San Diego. We thought long and hard and the most obvious answer was right in front of us. Gary Puckett and the Union Gap are from San Diego! Follow along as it’s not as easy as it seems. Gary Puckett was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, moved to Yakima, Washington (now notice it’s really close to a city called Union Gap, Washington), […]

todayMarch 8, 2016

Classic Hits

Bob Dylan the Collector

Did you know that legendary singer and 60s activist Bob Dylan was a collector? Over the years, Bob collected song sheets, records and tour memorabilia. They all sold recently to the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the University of Tulsa for an estimated $15 to $20 million. The collection is estimated to be worth at least $60 million dollars. The collection includes a manuscript of his 1971 book Tarantula, hundreds […]

todayMarch 7, 2016

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Go See Jackson Browne!

Jackson Browne is an icon of Rock, California and Folk music that carries the same message of hope and change as it did 40+ years ago. Jackson continues to promote his latest “Standing in the Breach,” which was released in 2014 with a fairly busy touring schedule. Here are April and May’s 2016 U.S. tour dates: April 20th-21st Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, Sunset Center April 23rd Bakersfield, CA, Fox Theater April 24th […]

todayMarch 7, 2016

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One of the Greatest Beatles’ Songs

Today we’re going to talk about one of the Beatles' most popular songs, "Back in the U.S.S.R.,” from the double disc ‘The Beatles’ album in 1968. Paul wrote the song while they were in Rishikesh, India, studying Transcendental Meditation. Yes, the song is a tribute to Chuck Berry and “Back in the U.S.A,” but most fans don’t know that the song also pays tribute to the Beach Boys with their […]

todayMarch 4, 2016

Classic Hits

Elvin Bishop Headed to the Hall

Elvin Bishop (Fooled Around and Fell in Love) has good news to share. He’s going to be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis in May. Who are a few others that you’ll recognize now in the Blues Hall of Fame? Check out this list… B.B King of course is in the Hall, while Muddy Waters, Ray Charles and Albert King are enshrined as well. Did you know […]

todayMarch 4, 2016

Classic Hits

Best Selling Albums During the Greatest Time

What are the bestselling Rock Albums of all time? This list will surprise you. The artists on the list certainly won't though. Big name after big name had huge selling albums during their time and these are some of those albums that were selling faster than hot cakes. Def Leppard’s “Hysteria” and John Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet" sold more than 12 million copies, while Steve Miller’s “Greatest Hits” and […]

todayMarch 4, 2016

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Beatles’ Influences and More in This Beatles Bite

How about another Beatles Bite? The Beatles were heavily influenced by the music heard on the British radio coming from America. The soul version in the late 50s “Twist and Shout” had an amazing influence on each of them. Phil Spector’s LA group called the ‘Top Notes’ released the initial version, then the Isley Brothers made it a hit. The Beatles cover would be found on their first UK album […]

todayMarch 3, 2016

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What’s In a Name?

So what’s in a name? Well often times the band we love was not really the band that began under the name we love them for. You know Richard Steven Valenzuela had his name changed to Richie Valens by his agent right? And Eddie Money was born Eddie Mahoney, or Chicago began as Chicago Transit Authority. If I offered you front row tickets to see the Elgins in concert, you […]

todayMarch 3, 2016

Classic Hits

Looking Back at Earth Wind and 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. In 1969, Windy City musician Maurice White, Al McKay, Andrew Woolfolk, Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Larry Dunn formed the "Salty Peppers.” The band had regional success, but eventually changed their name to ‘Earth Wind and Fire’ because Maurice White was fascinated with his […]

todayMarch 3, 2016

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