VH1 CLASSIC ROCK NIGHTS
Meet Vh1 Classic Rock Nights host Eddie Webb. Webb began his radio career at 15 in a small town in Iowa. He has worked for Skid Row, Guns N' Roses and most recently for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Ozzfest where he ran the VIP program for the tour.
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ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: TUESDAY
Join us tonight as we feature Ringo Starr!! Plus, we have his new CD Ringo 2012 to give away! Show starts at 7, don’t be late!!
THINGS STAY THE SAME FOR RINGO
Today (1/31), Ringo Starr released his latest solo album, Ringo 2012. It’s the legendary drummer’s 17th solo record so we asked him if anything has changed with songwriting for him over the years.
“I don’t think it’s any different now. You know, you Read More→
DENSMORE HAPPY TO BE OPENING DOORS FOR FANS
Last week, The Doors released the 40th anniversary edition of their iconic album, L-A Woman. Along with the original record, the re-issue includes a second disc of bonus footage including the newly discovered track “She Smells So Nice” plus eight never-before-heard versions of songs from the album. So what did drummer John Densmore think when he was asked about releasing alternate versions? He let us know.
“Outtakes are supposed to be outtakes, what the hell is going on here? But I’m a jazz buff and I have a Coltrane album with six takes Read More→
THIS DAY IN ROCK: JANUARY 31ST
ON JANUARY 31ST…
In 1964…In an interview with the Toronto Telegram, Bob Dylan said he was working on a novel and a play.
In 1964…Sales figures showed that The Beatles‘ “She Loves You” had sold 1.3-million copies in England, while “I Want to Hold Your Hand” had sold 1.5 million.
In 1967…At an antique shop in Kent, England, John Lennon, who was filming the promo clip for “Strawberry Fields Forever” nearby, purchased an 1843 circus poster reading “For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.”
PHIL COLLINS KNOWS YOU CAN’T HURRY DRUMMING
Today (1/30), Phil Collins turns 61 years old. The drummer-turned singer knew at an early age he loved being behind the kit, but he also understood that he couldn’t be in a band as a teen, so he turned to acting, including a role in a London production of Oliver. Phil told us about how that all came about.
“I was playing drums when I was five so I really didn’t want to do anything other than that. But of course, back then, you couldn’t do that kind of thing, you couldn’t be a professional musician until you’ve been through college Read More→
ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: MONDAY
Join us tonight as we celebrate Phil Collins birthday by featuring Genesis all night!!! Show start at 7, don’t be late!!
THIS WEEKEND IN ROCK: JANUARY 27TH
ON JANUARY 27TH…
In 1956…Elvis Presley released his first number-one single, “Heartbreak Hotel.”
In 1964…The Rolling Stones appeared on British television’s Juke Box Jury, where they passed judgment on that week’s single releases.
In 1968…The Bee Gees made their U-S debut with a concert at the Anaheim Convention Center near L-A.
DOWNING WANTS TO PUT UP A HOTEL
Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing left the band last April, so what has he been up to? Well the rocker spoke to the Shropshire Star and revealed his plans to build a multi-million dollar hotel and leisure complex on the grounds of his Read More→
NICK MASON COMFORTABLY NUMB BEHIND THE WHEEL
Today (1/27), Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason turns 68 years old. The rocker made some amazing music with the legendary band, but is that always what he wanted to do? He filled us in on his early aspirations.
“I was sort of involved in cars, my dad was involved in cars and motor racing before rock and roll was really invented so that Read More→
ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: FRIDAY
Join us tonight as we celebrate Nick Mason’s birthday by featuring Pink Floyd ALL NIGHT!! Plus, we have Pink Floyd CDs to give away. What more could you want?
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