August 12, 2012 He's got a voice that just gives you a great big hug. That's how I describe the voice of James Taylor. His songs and his voice just calm your nerves after a stressful day. Anything he sings is so, so, so, so good. He is a soft rock icon who has touche
August 5, 2012 One of the very best bands in rock and roll has to be the Rolling Stones. They have had tons of hits and keep on rockin' to this day. They have brought rock music some pretty amazing songs that seem to be just
July 29, 2012 When you talk about leaving a lasting impression on rock music, you can't forget about Fleetwood Mac. Formed in the late '60s, the music of Fleetwood Mac is purely unforgettable. And, the songs with Stevie Nicks on lead vocals are just great, in my opinion, o
July 22, 2012 Known until 1977 as Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam has created some of the most peaceful and calming music in the history of rock music. Many know him as Cat Stevens, but in the 1977 he changed his name--Yusuf Islam--after converting to Islam. H
July 15, 2012 '60s and the '70s rock n' roll music was filled with messages of peace and love. And, for me, all these years later, I find those messages of peace and love to still hold up. From Edwin Starr's lyrics in "War"--"War. What is it good for?
July 1, 2012 Personally, even after all these years in the music business, I don't feel Billy Joel's voice sounds that much different from when he first started in the business. For some singers, you can't say that. Anyway, Billy
June 24, 2012 When I was a kid, I don't know how I found the CD, but "America's Greatest Hits History" was always playing in my car. Even when I was younger (I was born in the 80s), I always liked rock music. And, there
June 17, 2012 With over 250 million records sold and countless awards, Sir Elton John has given this world some of rock's best music. I mean, who can forget "Bennie and the Jets" and "Your Song"? They're some of the best songs ever written. Over the years, Elton John has given us unforgettable songs, so compiling a l
June 10, 2012 After compiling my Top 5 Favorite Songs About States a few weeks ago, I decided to get a little bit more detailed and look for songs about cities. In my quest, I found quite a few songs about American cities. So, today, I would like to share with
June 3, 2012 In celebration of Oldiez 96.1’s Beatles Weekend, I have decided to dust off my Beatles collection and have a listen. When it comes to the Beatles, how can you pick your favorite song, let alone album, right? I mean, they’re all great. But, I will declare to
May 27, 2012 When you think about rock songs about states, what's the first one to come to mind? Is it Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama"? Or, is it Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's "Ohio"? Well, there are a bunch of them. And, it wasn't u
May 20, 2012 After watching the documentary “Who is Harry Nilsson? (And Why is Everyone Talkin’ About Him),” I have a better understanding of the man. I knew of his songs, but never about the person—Harry Nilsson. Not only was he a very, v
