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CD review of the upcoming collaborative split between Reel Big Fish & Zolof the Rock n' Roll Destroyer entitled Duet All Night Long.
Rolling Stone is still the best rock n' roll magazine in the world. They just celebrated their 1,000th issue and they show no signs of slowing up.
What happened to Rock n Roll?
Well known China Bistro P.F. Chang's hosts a marathon in Phoenix AZ
Join the Elvis Presley tribute party with contests, videos, guest music performances, gift shop specials, and more. Priscilla and Lisa Marie really know how to shake it up.
The winners at the first Grammy Awards in 1959 tells us a lot about what the agenda was in the creation of the Recording Academy two years earlier. Nevertheless, the unintentional consolidation of some musical categories was prescient...
Exactly ten years ago, downtown Cleveland had the opening of its first music industry museum available for the public to enjoy. The occasion is the most talked about event in this wonderful cities history. A joyous time for many music enthusiasts !
What's wrong with the rockstars of the 21st century? There are none. I'm not sure where the brilliance of rock n' roll that was discovered in the late 60's and early 70's got lost, but it seems we live in an age of rock amnesia.
I watch the worst movies - so you don't have to!
This is great guitar powered rock, and Phil Lynott's vocals add just the right edge.
In no particular order, this article lists the high water marks of rock n' roll since its birth.
An essay on where the phrase "Rock n' Roll" came from, what it means, and how it moved through different groups of people to become what it is today.
This is a nice concept album featuring great players and stunning musical imagery.
From famous musicians to obscure talents there are many stories steeped in legend.
Zhang Qianqian, a female rock singer in her 40's. Her story represents the life of the first generation of Chinese Rock n' Roll players and artists.
Mao Live House is one of the newest and busiest live houses featuring exciting Chinese Rock n' Roll. You must check it out while you are in Beijing. You won't regret it!
Can Caucasian Confucius teach Chuck, a simple-minded Texan, about modern music? Read on!
Heather Shockley is the talented lead vocalist for the German hard rock band, Rock Ignition. Born in beautiful Mallorca (Spain), Shockley is one of the shining stars in this very talented band. She has a powerful delivery and the lyrics are clear and true
Can Eddie Money's daughter sing? Can Al B. Sure's son be just as charming? and will MC Hammer's daughter dance? Watch "Rock the Cradle" on MTV and find out.
Parents always think that what their children listen to is "noise". Well, do you believe that in all honesty, or is it, you don't understand?
Niche summer camp Willie Mae Rock Camp presses on in an ever growing market for great summer camp getaways!
About 9 years ago, East Tennessee finally got one of these world famous restaurants in our own mountain town of Gatlinburg, the only Hard Rock Cafe with it's own wedding chapel!
This gives an overview of music from the 1930's all the way up to the 2000's. This article talks about how the new genres of music came about.
If you're going to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, you'll quickly realize the variety of restaurants to choose from. One of the most distinguished is the Hard Rock Cafe.
It's easy to call Tokio Hotel a great European rock band. I'll go a step further and say they're just a plain-old great rock band, period.
Everyone wants to date a rock star, but few know how. If you have a decent rack, tart up well, and don't mind pounding the Sunset Strip pavement at 2 a.m. on a weeknight, you, too, can have your very own rock star of the high-holy-Hollywood variety!
Unique music from the accomplished alternative side of life. Indie-rock, some Hinder,A Band of Bees, Infadel, Catnip and the Decemberist. Crafted with precision and honesty.
This pair of geeky masters have long been an audiophile's icon, producing smart, funky tunes full of dissonant, abstract lyrics and some of the tightest jazz/rock of all time.
More people search for Billy Squire than the correctly spelled version of his name. Now, if you think ol' Billy Squier is alone in this regard, he isn't.
The Ames School of Rock gives its first final exam.
Anjel's Rock Bar on Fourth Street Live is a major let down.
If you're one of the umpteenth researchers looking into Elvis Presley's musical influences--you should overlook everything else and take a look at the career of Elvis's biggest vocal influence: The nearly forgotten Johnnie Ray...
'AC/DC and uhm, errrr?' - This might well be the reaction most people would give when asked to list the best acts to come out of the land (or lands, as I'm including New Zealand here also) down under.
Always controversial and never a dull moment, Guns N' Roses put an end to the heavy metal hair bands and paved the way for the grunge movement. Here are some of their best songs.
I recently sent a letter to Rolling Stone magazine because they neglected to properly honor the founder of Pink Floyd.
Two bands stand alone atop the spire of this genre's birth: The Ramones and The Sex Pistols. But who can claim true paternity to this magnificent beast of a revolution?
The W Publishing Group is planning to release a 64 page book filled with pictures Bono once took on a trip to Africa as well as a speech he once gave at The White House. This new book should help sceptics of this rock n' roll star see that he's not just in it for the fame.
January 8, 2008 would have been Elvis' 73rd birthday. On this day, we remember the rock n' roll legacy he left us with, as well as numerous movies, dance moves, and ongoing controversies.
By 1980, the dreaded singer-songwriter era of John Denver, Seals and Crofts, and Bread had come to an end. And rock and roll, having been kept alive by acts like Springsteen, the Sex Pistols, and Van Halen, was pissed off and ready for a comeback.
Motley Crue was one of the most famous rock bands of the 80's. It is one of the few bands from that decade that still remains influential. It was the era of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll and Motely Crue was the epitome of it.
In the rock n' roll music scene it is not surprising to find up-and-coming bands distinguishing themselves with trademarks of their influential predecessors. Guitar-smashing, stage-diving, and muttering obscenities under one's breath have surely found a way into today's
Pick up the newly released DVD wrapped in it's campy leather zip-up jacket and you're in for a real treat, a rock n' roll musical with something for people aged 2 to 100.
There are no words to say about Elvis Presley that haven't already been said, so just read the list!
Kingston Ontario's rock legends, The Tragically Hip's latest installment, World Container, adds the 11th chapter to their series of full-length albums that sit amongst the upper echelon of great Canadian rock n' roll records.
Trivia games for theme parties are great during the holidays. The 1950s theme partiy for the holidays is great because for most it is a fun time of poodle skirts and Rock n' Roll. These trivia games are all about the 1950s.
In this day and age it's rare that a rock n' roll career lasts more than a few years, much less a decade. Of course there are some acts that have lasted the years through fluctuations of styles and genres of music's ever-changing fads.
The new Disney Toontown Online neighborhood Chip n' Dale's Acorn Acres has just opened its doors. Acorn Acres offers several new activities never before seen in Toontown Online, including mini-golf.
An Ohio rock fan shares her experience of the "Best Concert of 2007."
This article depicts the furility of one's success and wealth apart from the will of God as portrayed in rhe life of the 'king of Rock n' Roll' Elvis Presley.
Having had the privilege of listening to nine leaked tracks from Guns N' Roses' unreleased album, I have to say it's been far too long.
The Godfather of Shock Rock discusses rock stardom, alcoholism, golf and Christianity in his autobiography. Alice's life experiences and his tongue-in-cheek approach make this memoir a must-read.
Although they only lasted about 5 years, Guns N' Roses forever changed the way music could and would sound. Axl, Slash, Duff, Izzy, and the rest were, and are, one of rock's greatest bands. Here are my top ten best Guns N' Roses songs.
Perhaps when debating great rock guitar players who redefined and raised the bar on how the instrument could be played, familiar names such as Clapton, Hendrix, Page and Van Halen dominate the discussion. But what about Randy Rhoads?
My BLS concert experience gave me a smell of alcohol, sweat and also gave me several bruises all in the name of rock n' roll.
On the 11th day of July 2006, a great and underappreciated musician passed away. The band that this man created and fronted from 1965 to 1968 went on to be one of rock n' roll's greatest treasures. This band was Pink Floyd.
Bob Dylan, the original singer-songwriter, has written some of the greatest rock songs of all time. The songs in this list are from early in his career.
A classic rock 'n roll album featuring Townshend's thrashed guitars and Moon's frantic drumming.
Response to Ozzy Osbourne's brother-in-law's statements criticizing the rock star and his family.
Classic rock fans once collectively asked the question. What's changed since then, and where is that procrastinator now?
What makes respectable citizens want to rock? I interviewed Primasonic lead vocalist, Sin, to find out.
This is your ultimate July Fourth party song list. Party and celebrate with the best of rock, country, and pop songs that celebrate America and her freedoms.
Tonight, two more eves of 2007, I drive by R & R and recall a ceremony being held for an automotive company. The recognition of valuable performance within a major corporation, a connection with universal harmony: SONG
When the Holiday's roll around we tend to think of those that are gone. Here is a letter to my Grandma, I miss her.
"Radio, Rock, and The Revolution That Shaped A Generation" as told by Marc Fisher.
Indie Rock at its best.
Whatever you think about Metallica and their music, this much is true: they are born out of a greedy, artless pretense, the same kind of ignominious shit that birthed the American Idol franchise.
The commercialized concoctions you hear playing on the radio lately represent a sad state of affairs. An entire generation is missing out on real rock music and real rock stars.
Guitar smashing legends and the greatest rock �n' roll band of all time, The Who has captivated audiences for nearly forty years.
Robert Plant was one of the few who tried to mix the hard rock sound with the new wave sound that was winding its way through the MTV world at the time.
Seger's sound is a hybrid of rock, pop, blues, and country
This is a must have for any real punk rocker. That is, if you can find a copy.
Here is the next 100 songs from the 500 greatest songs of the 80s. Listed in alphabetical order.
Here is a list of 100 out of more than 500 great songs in the '80s
Entertainment is what Holidays in the City are all about. Listed in this article are a few of the best ways to celebrate your Holiday Season in Grand Rapids. From Rock n' Roll to Country music, from the Ballet to the Children's Museum.
Blues music is a truly American artform that has considerably influenced rock n' roll and jazz. But many people do not understand what blues is all about. Here's an eye opener into a unique tradition, all the way from its roots in the Mississippi Delta.
For 23 years the Red Hot Chili Peppers has entertained us with a variety of music.
Their ability has increased with each album and hier improvement shows. Check out these Top Ten Songs and see what makes the Chili Peppers so special.
Lately, if you've been wondering, "Why is Bob Dylan doing everything in his power to make us forget that he's not Bob Dylan," well, you're not alone.
One of the (if not THE) best bands of all-time. Over the past 26+ years, U2 have combined a mix of politics, religion, and pure fun to give us some of the best music around. These are my 10 favorite songs from my all-time favorite band.
I am a sucker for album art. In fact, sometimes I will buy records based solely on whether or not I like the cover.
Ever since I was little, or at least since I was in high school, I have appreciated devil nomenclature more than any openly normal kid probably should.
"I don't know if anyone has coined this phrase (if not I will), Retro-Metal. Good old fashion in your face heavy metal with some punk and blues influences, Retro-Metal."
The Big Mac and the Whopper are two of the best fast food sandwichs on the market. Is one better than the other? It is a matter of personal preference.
A list of the top ten songs of all time. In this article: Nirvana.
The best music/entertainment if you're a performance artist.
My Trip to Graceland
After locking the door to his South Side slopes home, drummer Angelo Amantea tucks a sheaf of flyers into his coat, dodges the piles of petrified dog crap that litters his lawn and sets out to paper the city.
A tongue-in-cheek look at the trials of public transportation that will make you fall in love with your car all over again.
The definitive list of the seven worst bands in the world.
Founded by the Dutch as a separate colony from Manhattan, Harlem was the home to many different peoples. After the Civil War freed blacks chose Harlem as their new home in New York City, transforming this quaint neighborhood into a cauldron of music, culture and crime.
Southern California welcomes back the toughest sport on dirt when the Professional Bull Riders tour comes to the Honda Center over a three-day stretch this February for the Anaheim Classic.
A little bit of stuff you may not know about
As we journey through the phenomenon of radio, we must consider the history of radio, the evolution of radio, and the organization of radio to better understand the phenomenon of radio technology.
Prince made a commerical comeback. Here are the details.
Reading books make you more smarter. This is a scientifically proven fact.