Monthly Archives: April 2026

Alabama was a forerunner for the many Country music bands to follow. They reached number 1 on the Country charts over 30 times and crossed over to the pop charts as well. They have been given their own star on … Continue reading →

ZZ Top is a Blues/Rock band that came out of Texas in the early 1970’s and still maintains a strong fan base today. With the advent of MTV and videos of their classics like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” their … Continue reading →

Eddie Burns was part of the Detroit Blues scene of the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. He started out as a session man for the legendary John Lee Hooker. Eddie might have had a bigger name if he had toured … Continue reading →

Madonna has sold over 300 million records and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight. Inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, Madonna is the number 1 best-selling recording artist of the 20th century. … Continue reading →

Gospel music played an important part in the life and career of Elvis Presley. He grew up with Gospel music and would often sing it to warm up for recording sessions. His own personal record collection contained many Gospel artists. … Continue reading →

Rod Bernard was a pioneer in “Swamp Rock,” which is a combination of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Country, and Cajun music. Mostly influenced by Elvis and Fats Domino, Rod Bernard’s biggest hit, “This Should Go on Forever,” earned him … Continue reading →

The son of a Methodist minister, Donald Byrd was born in Detroit and performed with Lionel Hampton before graduating high school. He would later play with Jazz greats, Art Blakey and John Coltrane, before starting his solo career. Many of … Continue reading →

“You Really Got Me” was the song that launched the career of one of the most prolific hit-makers of the 60’s and 70’s. This classic by the Kinks pioneered much of the Heavy Metal and Punk Rock to follow. The … Continue reading →

Warren Zevon created a howling hit with a little help from his friends, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood from Fleetwood Mac. Included on Zevon’s album, “Excitable Boy,” “Werewolves Of London” hit the Billboard charts in April of 1978. The 45 … Continue reading →

You can thank John Wayne for one of Rock N Roll’s greatest hits. A young Buddy Holly sat in a darkened movie theater in 1956 watching the western classic, “The Searchers.” In the film when Wayne, in his distinctive style … Continue reading →