5 Big Lead Singers Who Died Without Much Fanfare – Rock History Book

December 2, 2020 – Lead singers who died Laura Branigan Laura Branigan, the Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter and actress best known for her 1982 platinum hit “Gloria,” died on August 26, 2004 at the age of 52 of a previously undiagnosed brain aneurysm in her sleep at her home in […]

‘Get Together’ The Story Behind The 60s Iconic Classic Via Jesse Colin Young – Youngbloods

‘Get Together’ is one of the most iconic tunes from the 60s and it’s just grown in popularity since then. We chat with Jesse Colin Young who sang it in the Youngbloods. Pre-order Jesse’s new album here https://jessecolinyoung.lnk.to/HighwayTroubadour Check out Jesse Colin Young’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZhtflQ7FFxTVbatcKmAOA #GetTogether #JesseColinYoung #Youngbloods HELP […]

Honeymoon Suite’s Derry Grehan Talks Their Big Hit “Love Changes Everything”

“Love changes Everything” was Honeymoon Suite’s highest-charting hit peaking at #9 in Canada and #13 on the U.S. Rock Chart. #1 Honeymoon Suite’s Derry Grehan Looks Back At “New Girl Now” & That debut LP #2 The Story Behind Honeymoon Suite’s “Burning in Love” from Derry Grehan https://youtu.be/t3YEgmYD_70 Check out […]

Simon Phillips Was Not a Fan of Mike Oldfield’s ‘Moonlight Shadow’ & We Talk Bruce Hornsby

Simon Phillips talks about producing Mike Oldfield and we get into a Love-in around Bruce Hornsby in this clip. He also talks about the book he’s working on. I talk to a lot of musicians and most of the real top-notch players have a deep love for Bruce Hornsby. Unlike […]

That Supertramp 911 Conspiracy Theory & Does the Band Still Talk?

Do you remember that weird ‘Breakfast in America’ 911 conspiracy theory? Supertramp’s John Helliwell addresses the whole mess plus we asked does he still talk to other members of the band? Here is another part of our interview with John Helliwell. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR […]

‘Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues’ Danny O’Keefe Looks Back

I was 12 when this song reached #9 on the Billboard charts. Since then it’s been recorded hundreds of times by other artists. Danny O’Keefe talks about writing, ‘Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues.’ Pick up Danny’s new album at his website https://www.dannyokeefe.com HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR […]

Interview – Kim Mitchell Talks “Go For Soda” & Other Fan Questions

Fan questions with Kim Mitchell. Check out Kim Mitchell’s site http://kimmitchell.ca HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John Beaudin  Subscribe to this (RockHistoryMusic) Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUv5CZuAuh08DfHA8klNSA?view_as=subscriber RockHistoryBook -Top 10 Rock & Pop Hit […]

The Story Behind “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” from Hollies Drummer Bobby Elliott

In this one Hollies Drummer, Bobby Elliott talks about a few of their early hits and their 1972 hit “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress.” Check out the Billy Elliott book at the Hollies site https://www.theholliesofficial.com HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC OUR […]

Joe Bouchard Talks ‘Godzilla’ & ‘Burnin’ for You’ From Blue Oyster Cult

Joe Bouchard left Blue Oyster Cult in 1986 but loves to talk about his old band & Hits. The tune ‘Godzilla” was a single from the 1977 album ‘Spectres.’ Though it wasn’t a hit single it remains a fan favorite, As for ‘Burnin’ for You” from 1981 and the ‘Fire […]