Rock Stars Write Books
The life we Boomers lived and the music we listen(ed) to is having a pop-culture moment, in film: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Rocketman,” on Broadway: “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” on TV: CNN’s Linda Ronstadt documentary bio “The Sound of My Voice,” and lots and lots...
Money Talks: Boomer Era Acts Grossed Big Bucks in 2019
Boomer era pop-rock-stars showed their muscle in 2019: North American rock concert tickets sales for the year were spectacular, a general reminder that Boomers are “still at the table,” and that there are a lot of us, and that we a spend a lot of money. Here are...
FYI: The Top 10 Most Popular Songs in 2019
Dear readers, We wish you the best-est 2020 ever, and what better way to kick off the new than by recapping from whence we came: Here are 2019’s 10 biggest hits. Old Town Road/Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider…)/Post Malone...
At 72 y/o, Elton John is Having the Greatest Year of His Career!
Both boosting the Boomer image and inspiring Boomers everywhere, Sir Elton, at 72-years old, is at the top of his game: His final tour is sold out-- on every date. The movie about his life is nominated for a Golden Globe. His memoir is a best seller. He has postage...
Let’s Hear It For The Songwriters
While it’s not true that “anyone can sing a song” it is true that crafting words and a melody out of thin air is akin to magic. In June, 2020, three songwriters and three others from the performing songwriter ranks will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame,...
The Doobie Bros Are Celebrating 50 Years of Bliss by Going on Tour
The Doobie Brothers are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a Las Vegas residency, beginning in Feb., and then going on tour in June. Of special interest to fans is that Michael McDonald, who hasn't toured with the group for almost 25 years, will be performing....
Tina Turner Turns 80
There's more to celebrate this week than just Thanksgiving--for example, Tina Turner turned 80 three-days ago, plus "Tina The Musical" recently opened on Broadway. (It's about her, not starring her.) Turner was big in the 60s and 70s, and then, in1984, she hit it out...
Sunday Night’s American Music Awards Highlights: Green Day, Taylor Swift
Last week it was the Country Music Awards, this week it's the 47th Annual American Music Awards, Sunday night, Nov. 24th, live, from L.A.'s Microsoft Theater, 5P Pacific, 8P East, on ABC-TV. One of the show's highlights will be Green Day celebrating the 25th...
Ringo Starr: Working , Contributing, Creating
"What's My Name," the new single from Ringo Starr's newest album, his 20th, also named "What's My Name," sounds like a Beatles song from back in the day. Rock n' roll. Joyous and fun to listen to. It's smart but not too complicated-- a masterful mix of the best...