Tag "classic rock"
Mar 12, 2018: Nokie Edwards, Ventures Lead Guitarist, Dies
The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.
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Feb 7, 2018: Pat Torpey, Founding Member of Mr. Big, Dies
The drummer helped the band earn a worldwide #1 smash with “To Be With You” in 1992. He had suffered from Parkinson’s disease
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Sept. 30, 2017: Monty Hall, ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ Host, Dies
“Is it behind door number one, door number two or door number three?” The man forever associated with that question died at 96
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Eddie Money Tribute Concert Coming to AXS TV
Five months after the beloved singer’s passing, his friends gathered on stage to perform some of his classics and share some stories
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Def Leppard ‘Early Years’ Box Set Arrives: Listen
The deluxe set consists of their first 2 albums, B-sides, rarities, Radio One sessions, a newly unearthed 1980 live concert, and more
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Suzi Quatro Documentary, ‘Suzi Q,’ Due: Watch Trailer
The bass guitarist and vocalist is best known for a series of hit singles in the 1970s and her recurring role as “Leather” Tuscadero on the popular sitcom, Happy Days
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Jazz Fest 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus
For its 51st year, the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival had hoped to move its two lengthy April and May weekends to the fall
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Rock Producer Legend Ted Templeman Writes Memoir
A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music will take readers into the studio during the recording sessions for #1 hits by the Doobie Brothers and Van Halen
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Aug. 1, 2017: Steppenwolf Keyboardist Goldy McJohn Dies
The founding member, organist on all of the band’s hits including “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride,” died of a heart attack.
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‘1973: Rock at the Crossroads’ Looks at a Defining Year in Music
Music historian Andrew Grant Jackson takes on a defining year for many legendary artists, against the backdrop of significant moments of the era
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