Does anything beat seeing our favorite band belting out their classics live on stage? Well, yeah. Seeing our favorite band belting out their classics live on stage in a field, in the summer. And as the sun begins to warm up the northern half of the planet, thoughts naturally turn to that annual summer staple: the … Continue reading Sounds of the summer: The World’s Best Music Festivals for 2016
Guitarist John Petrucci announced the Match the Master, a new interactive online competition that puts guitar players skills to the test and offers a high-stakes prize. Match the Master gives guitar players across the United States a chance to win a private master class with Petrucci himself and a VIP trip to see Dream Theater live! … Continue reading Match the Master Contest Announced
January 21st gave rise to some great talent! Here are just a few: 1938, Born on this day, DJ Wolfman Jack. Master of ceremonies for the rock ‘n’ roll generation of the ’60s on radio, and later on television during the ’70s. 1941, Born on this day, Richie Havens, folk singer, (1971 US No.16 single with … Continue reading This Day In Music
Like everyone, we were surprised by the passing of Glenn Frey yesterday. He brought the world some great music so we wanted to pay our respects.
In the pantheon of Ozzy Osbourne solo albums, 1988’s No Rest for the Wicked. is neither trailblazing like the Randy Rhoads–assisted Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman nor a high-water mark like the four-times-Platinum-selling No More Tears. It hasn’t even stood the test of time all that well: although No Rest for the … Continue reading A Look Back with Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne
September 1st gave rise to many talented musicians! Here are just a few: 1927, Tommy Evans, The Drifters, (1960 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’). 1933, Conway Twitty (born Harold Lloyd Jenkins). Twitty held the record for the most No.1 singles of any act with 55 No.1 Billboard country … Continue reading This Day in Music
