Ace Frehley "10,000 Volts: Behind The Scenes"

Ace Frehley "10,000 Volts: Behind The Scenes". #acefrehley @ace_frehley

Grammy-nominated R&RHOF inductee and guitar legend ACE FREHLEY offers a sneak peek into the making of his new album, 10,000 Volts, and the title track with a new Behind the Scenes video.  The thunderous, riff-tastic, 11-track album was produced by Ace and Steve Brown (Trixter) and will be released on February 23, 2024.Ace released the single “10,000 Volts” on November 28th.  The track has already…

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MUSIC MONDAY: "It's Your Thing" - The Best of Ronald Isley and the Isley Brothers (LISTEN)

MUSIC MONDAY: “It’s Your Thing” – The Best of Ronald Isley and the Isley Brothers (LISTEN)

by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) “With the possible exception of the Beatles, no band in the history of popular music, and certainly no African American act, has left a more substantial legacy on popular music than the Isley Brothers.” — Bob Gulla, Icons of R&B and Soul While they’re well respected enough to be in the Rock & Roll Hall Of…

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♫ Neither One Of Us ♫ (Redux)

Alright, alright … yeah, I know I played this one in June 2023, not quite a year ago.  But, I have a special reason to play it tonight, as our friend David has not-so-subtly mentioned that he sure would like to hear this old favourite.  And, since I aim to please, and I really do love this one, too, then … it’s a simple choice!  This one’s for you, David … cwtch. Released on December 26, 1972 on…

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Epic Rock-Episode 21: Van Halen-Why Can't this be Love.

“Why Can’t This Be Love” is a song by Van Halen for their seventh studio album, 5150 The song was released as the lead single from 5150 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the group’s first single with lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, who replaced founding member David Lee Roth. The band, and especially Eddie van Halen, took a massive risk with this song. Not only had they replaced the immense…

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Jimmy Page Super Dragon half-stack guitar amplifier

After a three-year break, Jimmy Page is reigniting the Sundragon brand with a new exclusive product: the Super Dragon half-stack guitar amplifier. This latest creation follows the brand’s debut at the 2019 Winter NAMM, marking a collaboration between Page, Perry Margouleff, and Mitch Colby. Jimmy Page Super Dragon The Sundragon journey began with the Sundragon Limited, followed by the Sundragon…

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The 2024 Class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced… and the verdict is?

Guess who’s getting into the Rock Hall of Fame this year (and yes they deserve it)!

(April 22, 2024).  Cher, one of the most iconic performers in pop music history, is being inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame — finally — after 60 years of recording hit songs, including five No. 1s, and after more than 30 years of eligibility.  Foreigner, the once six-man band that started as half-British/half-American in 1976, and whose first five albums were all certified multi-platinum and…

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced tonight the 2024 Inductees for music’s highest honor in the following categories:  Performer Category:  Mary J. Blige Cher Dave Matthews Band Foreigner Peter Frampton Kool & The Gang Ozzy Osbourne A Tribe Called Quest Musical Influence Award:  Alexis Korner John Mayall Big Mama Thornton Musical Excellence Award:  Jimmy Buffett MC5 Dionne…

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#AmericanIdol Rock & Roll Hall of Fame S7Ep12 Preview via @stacyamiller85 @AmericanIdol

American Idol  Season 7 premieres on February 18, 2024 on ABC. Continue reading #AmericanIdol Rock & Roll Hall of Fame S7Ep12 Preview via @stacyamiller85 @AmericanIdol

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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Sheryl Crow Releases Title Track “Evolution” From Upcoming Album

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Sheryl Crow Releases Title Track “Evolution” From Upcoming Album, 11th Studio Album EVOLUTION Out March 29. #sherylcrow @SherylCrow

11th Studio Album EVOLUTION Out March 29 nine-time GRAMMY® Award winner and 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sheryl Crow releases “Evolution,” the title track from her upcoming 11th full-length studio album, Evolution, out on March 29. Listen to the contemplative new track HERE and watch its accompanying lyric video below: The song conveys Crow’s uneasiness about artificial intelligence,…

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Watch the 2024 American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students now: https://youtu.be/5C-bb9PoRLc

The recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by student climate leaders! Join Aishah-Nyeta Brown & Jerome Foster II and be inspired by student climate leaders as we recognize the High School Student finalists. Watch now to find out which student received the $25,000 grand prize and top recognition!

Throwback: Black History Month/Happy Belated 96th Birthday, Fats Domino!

Throwback: Black History Month/Happy Belated 96th Birthday, Fats Domino! @RealFatsDomino

Today is the 28th day of Black History Month. As we go through the month, I’m going to talk about a collection of Black artists. It’ll be fairly comprehensive and eclectic list — although it won’t be a complete list. So far I’ve talked about: Rick James, who was born 76 years ago on February 1 OutKast‘s Big Boi, who celebrated his 49th birthday on February 1 Sister Rosetta Tharpe John Lee…

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Just Two Snarky Snippets Today ...

Just a couple of little snippets of snark to share with you today … I only saw this yesterday, Sunday, though the interview took place last Friday.  And I had never heard of Jann Wenner until then, either.  Wenner, as it happens, is the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine.  But friends, I am begging you NOT to buy this man’s book which is due to hit the shelves on September 26th.  The book is…

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Yeah, but what is your real name?

I was watching a music quiz show the other day, one of the question was “Can you name the real name of this artist?” For this post I am going to turn it around. I am going to mention the real name, and a music clip, and you can figure out what the artist name is, There are no prices to be won, just some fun you can do from the comfort of your own armchair. Starting with the serious lookin dude…

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Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Kate Bush also finally reaching the top of that hill. The Cleveland-based institution announced Wednesday the artists and groups entering the hall as the class of 2023, a list that includes The Spinners, Rage Against…

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Watch the American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 now: https://youtu.be/bWiW4Rp8vF0?feature=shared

The American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 broadcast recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by active climate leaders. Watch to find out which finalist received the $50,000 grand prize! Hosted by Vanessa Hauc and featuring Bill McKibben and Katharine Hayhoe!