It’s rare that a live album becomes a driving force in a band’s career, but these rock albums all generated either hits, sales, or artistic recognition that changed the arc of the bands’ popularity and influence. In several cases, the bands/artists had not even been well-known in the U.S. prior to their live releases.  Although … Continue reading 12 Most Influential Live Classic Rock Albums of All Time →

Nothing says 4th of July like hosting friends and family, grilling on the deck or maybe chilling by the pool, some classic tunes coming through the outdoor speakers… But don’t just hit play on some generic playlist and call it a party – step up your Independence Day party with these 15 Patriotic Classic Rock … Continue reading 15 Patriotic Classic Rock Songs for Your Independence Day Playlist →

Since the dawn of the first TV commercial in 1941, music has been an integral part of promoting everything from food to cars to toys to all kinds of medical products. In 1944, the first music jingle was used in a commercial for Chiquita Bananas. And while bespoke jingles were the norm for many years, … Continue reading 10 Questionable Classic Rock Song Choices in TV Commercials →

In August of 1976, Lynyrd Skynyrd performed a historic concert in Knebworth, England for an audience of more than 150,000. The powerhouse performance – part of a daylong festival headlined by the Rolling Stones – featured some of Skynyrd’s biggest hits including “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” and “Free Bird.” Now that concert will … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Live At Knebworth’ Concert Film Due Out Next Month →

Have you voted yet?  If not, maybe you need some musical inspiration to either fill out that absentee ballot or go cast it in person. Here are ten handpicked songs to inspire, anger, motivate and delight you. GO VOTE! And now, in alphabetical order by song title: 01 “…And Justice For All” – Metallica (1988) Of course, … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Songs That Will Inspire You To Vote →

Sometimes a band will throw around hundreds of name ideas before they finally find the right one that all members can agree on. And in some cases, like with U2 or Styx, it might just be the idea they hate the least. Previously we revealed the original names of 18 famous classic rock bands from … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part Two (J-Z) →

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s epic Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour is set to enter its third year with the band announcing a new set of shows between March and August 2020. “We’ve said we want to play every venue and market we’ve ever visited around the world one last time and even some places we … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce 2020 Tour Dates →

Lynyrd Skynyrd have released a live video of “What’s Your Name” in support of their new concert album Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour Lyve! – due out today, November 1, 2019. The album documents the Southern rock group’s epic farewell tour and was recorded at their hometown show in Jacksonville, FL … Continue reading Watch: Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Live Video “What’s Your Name” in Support of New Concert Album →

Very few bands have stuck together for decades with only their original members – U2 and Aerosmith are two that come to mind, but there are not many others.  Hey, we’ll save that for another list!  But, some bands seem to have gone to extremes to have as many people as possible cycle in and … Continue reading Top 12 Classic Rock Bands With the Most Total Members →

Lynyrd Skynyrd have extended their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour, adding dozens of dates through this coming summer. The U.S. trek kicks off with a performance at Stagecoach on April 27th and wraps up September 28th in Orange Beach, AL. While the tour is billed as a farewell run, it’s unclear whether this … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Extends Farewell Tour with Summer Dates →

Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced that their final performance as a band will be in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida at EverBank Field (home of the NFL team the Jaguars) on September 2nd. The band announced in January that after more than 40 years and over 60 albums together, they were embarking on their final tour. … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Hometown Stadium For Their Final Show →

I just finished watching Standing In The Shadows Of Motown and it blew my mind!  I’m late to the party on this one as the film came out in 2002, but the story about how all those fabulous hit records were made is priceless, timeless, and it’s a movie that you want to watch over … Continue reading The Hidden Secret Musicians of Our Legendary Hits →