Remember the Left Banke and Their Hit, ‘Walk Away Renée’?
The group’s biggest hit, 1966’s ‘Walk Away Renee,” was written by a band member who became infatuated with the girlfriend of another.
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Peter Noone on Life With and After Herman’s Hermits
“When we got to America, it went from 2 to 20 to 200 to 2,000 to 20,000 screaming girls in weeks. It was the power of radio”
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Eagles Keep the Faithful Satisfied at Las Vegas’ Sphere: Review
Everyone came for and duly received a solid two-hour set filled with their seemingly endless array of hits.
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‘Expressway to Your Heart’: It’s Much Too Crowded
The group was founded by 3 white guys from NYC who grew up listening to the R&B vocal groups of the ’50s. The song launched the careers of Gamble and Huff
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Quincy Jones—American Music Giant Who Produced ‘Thriller’—Dead at 91
Long before his association with Jackson began in 1979, Jones was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and bandleaders.
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Delbert McClinton, Texas Roots Musician, Enjoying Retirement
Now 84, he says, “I have had a decent career, and I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed I would”
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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Lulu Begins ‘Champagne For Lulu’ Farewell Tour on Her 76th Birthday
The beloved Scottish singer’s initial U.K. run sold-out
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Release ‘Long After Dark’ Deluxe Edition
The expanded edition features the newly remastered original 1982 album, from the original analog master tapes, plus 12 rediscovered and newly mixed bonus tracks
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Thank You, Bob Seger
The musician’s goodbye was unexpectedly delayed when he was forced to postpone his final tour in 2017 for “intense spinal surgery,” due to a ruptured disc
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