Friday, February 28, 2014
Raw Zeppelin Found On The Cutting Room Floor
We poke. We joke. We tend to play. The DVD's that expose the directors decisions to cut, drop and walk away from what's fallen onto the production room floor.
But rarely ever. Do the masters of music expose their creative growth. The Beatles. Yeah. Led Zepplin? It's about to happen.
Engineer Ron Nevison will auction off the extremely rough mixes of Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti. Which includes Kashmir and Custard Pie. The auction also includes raw roughed up attempts from the Who, Bad Company and Eric Clapton.
This is ‘Kashmir,’ which at the time was called ‘Driving to Kashmir,’ without the keyboards and orchestra.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Mick Jones of Foreigner Talks Beatles
The tabs and tickets are in. Beatle-mania continues to live. Memorabilia sales have skyrocketed. Part of the reason is the total impact of the Beatles. Not just fans...but the founding members of today's biggest acts. Mick Jones of Foreigner was with the Beatles before they hit our shores
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Scorpions Unplug Their MTV
Classic Rock. No matter how many chances an artist takes to recreate the flow of their fingers on the frets of a Hummingbird guitar. Fans of the bands. Are by far the most loyal on the planet. The experience though will always rock you like a hurricane. Although the Scorpions have sold over 75 million albums. The idea of reinventing what's already made them famous because a excitingly fun challenge to take on.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Saxophonist Mark Rivera Finally Breaks Out With His Own Vibe
Mark Rivera isn't an everyday name. But throughout every day. You'll hear the music Mark's made. He's the sax player for Billy Joel, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Peter Gabriel and more.
Monday, February 24, 2014
South Carolina Is A No Show
Who are the artists that are instantly connected to the states they come from? Springsteen is New Jersey. Prince is Minnesota. Billy Joel owns New York.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Billy Greer From Kansas Gears Up With His Passion
You know the music but how much do you know about the group Kansas? Bass guitarist Billy Greer has been a creative junkie since playing with his brother in the 60's. Just because you're part of a band doesn't mean you have to turn off the need to grow in every direction.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Def Leppard Re-releases Slang
Def Leppard wasn't forced into silence by the Grunge era of the 1990's. Guitarist Vivian Campbell talks about how Slang has been re-released in 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Bill Ward Talks About The Best Drummers Ever
Who is the biggest and baddest Classic Rock drummer? What instrument lead legendary drummer Bill Ward into music history?
Ancient are the battles. In a world...far far away. There lives a list of who shall be named the Best of the Best. Eddie Van Halen versus Jimi Hendrix. Plant taking on Daltry, Springsteen and Dylan. Who lands the role of Best on the skins? Co-founding Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward believes it's?
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
David Crosby Unblocks The Lock On His Heart
Longtime harmony maker David Crosby might not always be in tune with your political views. But the singer/songwriter has successfully undergone heart surgery.
As a result. He's been forced off the tour bus for seven shows.
David's been on the road promoting his new collection of songs...
Monday, February 17, 2014
Tommy From The Who Now A Rock U Mentary
Tommy from The Who will make its way into the heavily favored format called Rock-u-mentary. Not just critics are praising. Pete Townsend and Roger Daltry say its time to share the story.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Julian Lennon Reaches Beyond Expectation
Up until the worst snow storm in ten years. Talk around the Carolina's was based on where were you when the Beatles celebrated fifty years.
But where was Jude?
The world waited with baited breath hoping Julian Lennon would walk onto the stage while Paul belted out those infamous na-na-naaas. Na-na-naaas.
Hey Jude wouldn't have happened without Paul watching how John's son was reacting to his parents' divorce.
Being away from the 50th anniversary wasn't a continuation of protest. Julian Lennon was in Kenya working to help restore clean water to the region.
The water campaign is a key effort for Lennon’s White Feather Foundation, which is collaborating in Africa on various humanitarian and environmental projects with Millennium Villages and Charity: Water.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Paul Rogers Of Bad Company Hits Memphis
Paul Rogers of Bad Company has traveled to Memphis to bring music from the south back to the forefront of success.
The Truth Behind Bad To The Bone
George Thorogood has raced through music history collecting legions of fans and to this moment remains one of the most humble guitarists on the planet. One of the biggest most successful songs in Classic Rock is Bad to Bone. To know it is to sing it. To know its history and roots of its creation makes it even bigger.
Fri 02/28/14 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre
Sat 03/01/14 Scottsdale, AZ Talking Stick Resort
Sun 03/02/14 Mescalero, NM Inn Of The Mountain Gods
Tue 03/04/14 San Antonio, TX The Aztec Theater
Wed 03/05/14 Houston, TX House Of Blues
Thu 03/06/14 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Fri 03/07/14 Bossier City, LA Horseshoe Casino & Hotel / Riverdome
Sat 03/08/14 Red Rock, OK 7 Clans Paradise Casino
Mon 03/10/14 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre
Tue 03/11/14 Atlanta, GA Center Stage Theater
Wed 03/12/14 Birmingham, AL Iron City Live
Thu 03/13/14 Nashville, TN Wildhorse Saloon
Fri 03/14/14 Robinsonville, MS Bluesville At Horseshoe Tunica
Sat 03/15/14 Biloxi, MS IP Casino, Resort & Spa
Mon 03/17/14 Raleigh, NC Duke Energy Center For The Performing Arts
Tue 03/18/14 Charlotte, NC Fillmore Charlotte
Wed 03/19/14 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre
Thu 03/20/14 Orlando, FL Plaza Live Orlando
Fri 03/21/14 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Sat 03/22/14 Fort Lauderdale, FL Parker Playhouse
Wed 04/30/14 Prince George, BC CN Centre
Thu 05/01/14 Kamloops, BC Interior Savings Centre
Fri 05/02/14 Coquitlam, BC Hard Rock Casino
Sat 05/03/14 Coquitlam, BC Hard Rock Casino
Mon 05/05/14 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Tue 05/06/14 Calgary, AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Wed 05/07/14 Medicine Hat, AB The Esplanade
Thu 05/08/14 Saskatoon, SK TCU Place
Fri 05/09/14 Regina, SK Casino Regina Show Lounge
Sat 05/10/14 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre
Mon 05/12/14 Sudbury, ON Sudbury Arena
Tue 05/13/14 Kitchener, ON Centre In The Square
Wed 05/14/14 Hamilton, ON Hamilton Place Theatre
Thu 05/15/14 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
Fri 05/16/14 Ottawa, ON National Arts Centre
Sat 05/17/14 Montreal, QC Metropolis
Tue 05/20/14 Quebec City, QC Theatre Capitole
Thu 05/22/14 Fredericton, NB Aitken University Centre
Fri 05/23/14 Moncton, NB The Centre at Casino New Brunswick
Sat 05/24/14 Halifax, NS Halifax Metro Centre
Thu 06/19/14 Atlantic City, NJ House Of Blues
Fri 06/20/14 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sat 06/21/14 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sun 06/22/14 Webster, MA Indian Ranch
Wed 06/25/14 Lynn, MA The Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Thu 06/26/14 Updated in the last 24 hours Verona, NY Event Center At Turning Stone Casino Resort
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Springsteen American Tour Announced
Bruce Springsteen is coming back to Charlotte. April 19th Time Warner Cable Arena. What does he do while out on the road? Watches your videos. Strong fans of the man and his E Street band want to know if guitarist Steve Van Zandt coming with him? Stay tuned is the best answer available. Look a little longer at the background. Jake Clemmons. Clarence's nephew will be there.
4/8 – Cincinnati, OH – U.S. Bank Arena
4/12 – Virginia Beach, VA - Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
4/15 – Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
4/17 – Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
4/19 – Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena
4/22 – Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
4/24 – Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
4/26 – Atlanta, GA - Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
4/29 – Sunrise, FL - BB&T Center
5/1 – Tampa, FL - MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
5/3 - New Orleans, LA - Jazz & Heritage Festival
5/6 – Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
5/13 – Albany, NY - Times Union Center
5/14 – Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium
5/17 – Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
5/18 – Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
Monday, February 10, 2014
Stevie Nicks Plans For Life After Music
After spending the weekend celebrating 50 years of the Beatles. Time to unlock a reload your love for all who've made Classic Rock a way of life. Whatya say we start the week off with a Stevie Nicks update. New album? What about life after music?
Thursday, February 6, 2014
New Asia On The Way
Remember this song? Heat of the moment...
That's 80's super band Asia. The riffs and lyrics that once made them big are back with a biting edge. Founding guitarist Steve Howe hasn't been replaced. While he's returned to the group Yes. It's opened the door for Sam Coulson to step in.
Sam was a total nobody in the world of music. Until he popped a personal video onto Youtube. And poof. The industry dove toward his success. Asia won out.
The new album hits I Heart Radio March 25th.
Just in case you didn't catch Letterman. The Late Night King is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles invading America. Sting stepped on stage and played this little diddy.
Yes...I've posted the video. WRFX.com keyword Arroe
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tommy Shaw of Styx Lays Out The New Tour
Who and what is Superman and Ironman when the world has been taken over by Juke Box Heroes? On May 31st... Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder from the Eagles invade Charlotte's PNC Music Pavilion with the Soundtrack of the Summer Tour.
Fri 5/16 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre FOREIGNER
Sat 5/17 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre FOREIGNER
Sun 5/18 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion STYX
Tue 5/20 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall FOREIGNER
Thu 5/22 Estero, FL Germain Arena STYX
Fri 5/23 St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre STYX
Sat 5/24 Atlanta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre STYX
Sun 5/25 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf FOREIGNER
Thu 5/29 Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre STYX
Fri 5/30 Simpsonville, SC Charter Amphitheatre FOREIGNER
Sat 5/31 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion FOREIGNER
Sun 6/1 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach STYX
Thu 6/5 Cincinnati, OH Horseshoe Casino STYX
Fri 6/6 Chicago, IL First Merit Bank Pavilion STYX
Sat 6/7 Maryland Hts., MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre STYX
Sun 6/8 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre STYX
Thu 6/19 Boston, MA Bank Of America Pavilion FOREIGNER
Fri 6/20 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live FOREIGNER
Sat 6/21 Big Flats, NY Summer Stage FOREIGNER
Mon 6/23 Verona, NY Turning Stone Casino STYX
Fri 6/27 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino STYX
Sat 6/28 Wantagh, NY Nikon Jones Beach Theater FOREIGNER
Fri 7/4 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion FOREIGNER
Sat 7/5 Bangor, ME Darlings Waterfront STYX
Sun 7/6 Gilford, NH Bank of NH Pavilion STYX
Wed 7/9 Canandaigua, NY Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center FOREIGNER
Thu 7/10 Detroit, MI Freedom Hill Amphitheater FOREIGNER
Thu 7/17 Minneapolis, MN Target Center FOREIGNER
Fri 7/18 Walker, MN Moondance Jam STYX
Sat 7/19 Sloan, IA Winnavegas Casino STYX
Tue 7/22 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre FOREIGNER
Wed 7/23 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre STYX
Fri 7/25 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Arena STYX
Sat 7/26 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre FOREIGNER
Sun 7/27 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl FOREIGNER
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
More Classic Rock in Super Bowl Ads
Two pages past Sunday's Super Bowl and the commercials continue to be what we speak at the water cooler.
Bob Dylan promoting Chrysler. Powerful.
Budweiser promoting puppies loving horses. Heartfelt
Classic Rock songs promoting children's toys. Clever...
You know the song.
But do you know what the world of advertising has done to it?
Yep...a commercial based on girls rallying against ordinary pink toys.
Monday, February 3, 2014
New Jethro Tull On The Way
Be it a Classic Rock artist or author of books and movies... Creative people find energy in their muse. Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull is one of them. He calls him Gerald Bostock. A Mythical character whose poetry masterminded 1972's ‘Thick as a Brick.’ Late last week. Ian announced the next Tull project will carry the influence of Bostock with a fancifully spin. Recorded will be the songs of an unpublished manuscript by an amateur historian named Ernest T. Parritt.
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Did you know next year is the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead‘s formation? Bob Weir wants the gang to hangout one more time. Claiming its time to man up and get passed the past. If there are hatchets to be buried, then let’s get to work.
Weir told Rolling Stone magazine. “We owe it to the fans, we owe it to the songs, we owe it to ourselves.” And I owe you an update.
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