What! Sammy Hagar is 70? Let’s Rock!
He's been rockin' us for 40+ years, and we love him for it and today Sammy Hagar, aka "The Red Rocker," turns 70-years old. From his early days in the 70s with the band Montrose to joining Van Halen in the 80's and then a solo career that generated his biggest...
Dave Sholin’s Tribute To Tom Petty
On February 9th, 1964 The Beatles appeared for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show, an event that was transformative for millions of young music fans. One of those watching, on that Sunday night, was a then 13-year old Tom Petty, who, at that moment, discovered his...
Shania Twain Is Back
Shania Twain has released her first new album in 15 years, and the first single, "Life's About To Get Good," is a kiss-and-tell song in the Taylor Swift style; the follow-up single "Swingin' With My Eyes Closed" is also touchy-feely and personal, and both make a clear...
Steely Dan Fans, This Is For You
Last month, after the death of Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker, surviving partner Donald Fagen stated that he intended “to keep the music we created alive as long as I can,” and to honor that commitment, he’s announced an eight city Steely Dan tour beginning in...
America’s Oldies But Goodies–The Talk Show
In 1967, the Summer of Love, it was impossible to turn on the radio and NOT hear the "59th Street Bridge Song ("Feelin' Groovy)" performed by pop group Harpers Bizarre, whose lead singer, Dick Scoppettone, currently hosts a funky pod-cast called “America’s Oldies But...
Thomas Rhett, Country-Pop Super-Star
Remember Rod Serling narrating “The Twilight Zone?” He’d be off to the side, beckoning you with his intimate and commanding voice, prepping you for the “journey ahead…?” Now imagine him saying: Consider Thomas Rhett, winner of the gene pool lottery. A Grand...
Honoring Labor Day
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The Rapper & His Grandmother
Seattle hip hop rapper superstar Macklemore, who is 34-years old, made a video of his surprise visit to his grandmother on her 100th birthday, then set it to a song called “Glorious” which is not only uplifting and fun to listen to, it’s also wise, insightful,...
How Do You Spell Charisma? E-L-V-I-S P-R-E-S-L-E-Y
The King” passed away 40 years ago today, and, if you’re like most Boomers, you remember exactly where you were when you heard the news, and just in case you could use a reminder of just WHY you remember, it’s because Elvis Presley’s impact on 20th century culture...