Tag Archives: rock and roll

Wilson sisters put their heart and soul into rock and roll

January 2, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson have stuck together and stuck to their guns to conquer the rock and roll world on their terms. So how have they managed to survive and thrive, and what have they learned? The answers might surprise you. ►

Backstage Auctions’ March Madness event adds up to deals for vinyl fans

March 17, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Backstage Auctions first-ever March Madness auction promises to be a music collector’s paradise for vinyl records, signed items and concert posters. ►

Rick Nelson’s 1969 Troubadour sessions are unique

February 13, 2011 | princep | 0

Rick Nelson In Concert The Troubadour, 1969 ACE Grade: ***** By Kent McCombs Culled from Rick Nelson’s 1969 Troubadour sessions, these songs were recorded live and selected tracks were released on the Decca gatefold LP 75162 early the following year. … ►

Beatles, Elvis collectibles dominate music offerings at Hake’s auction

February 1, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Unpublished photos of Elvis, rare concert posters and a variety of Beatles collectibles are all up for grabs at the Hake’s Americana & Collectibles’ auction that closes Thursday, Feb. 3, 2010. ►

Bob Seger announces Silver Bullet Band tour

January 27, 2011 | princep | 0

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will once again deliver their rock and roll show to major cities across North America beginning in March. Dates will be announced shortly. ►

Robert Plant’s Electric Proms concert is now available for on-demand listening on BBC Radio 2 Web site

October 31, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Robert Plant’s show at the BBC Electric Proms, which took place on Friday, October 29th at The Roundhouse in Camden Town, North London, is now available for on-demand listening on the BBC Radio 2 Web site. ►

Collecting the 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

April 29, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

Almost two years ago, a pair of ABBA 12″ singles — “Hovas Vittne” b/w “Triveds Hambo” and “Sång Till Görel” — sold for $2,550 and $2,025, respectively. Who would have guessed that any ABBA record could command such a princely sum? ►

Interview: Jamie Oldaker – “Mad Dogs And Okies” – Interview

April 21, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

Jamie Oldaker is one of rock ’n’ roll’s great journeyman drummers, having played with Freddie King, Leon Russell, Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, and Ace Frehley, among others. ►

Fabulous ’50s: Betty Johnson and a life less ordinary

April 21, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

This Fabulous ‘50s column will be different than just about everything that’s appeared here before. It isn’t so much the artist, herself. Betty Johnson had hit records in the 1950s, appeared on TV and got plenty of spins by pioneering R&R disc jockey Alan Freed. She passes that test with flying colors. It’s more that the product that we’re focusing on — her autobiography — is different from most. ►

Mellencamp documentary to air Dec. 11 on BIO channel

December 10, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The documentary special "Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp" will debut at 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CT Dec. 11, 2008, on the BIO Channel. ►