RIP Tom Petty (1950-2017). Here Are Ten Unusual Facts And Musical Achievements Involving The Late Legend
Rock music’s A-list has indeed gotten shorter this year. The premature losses of frontmen like Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell were reminders that all is not always as well as…
No Bed Of Roses – Queen’s Twin Winning Rock Anthems Turn 40!
We Will Rock You! We Are The Champions! On October 7, 1977, Elektra Records (in the U.S.) and EMI (in the U.K.) released what has become perhaps the greatest two-sided…
A “Bodak” Moment? Rapper Cardi B Achieves Something that Lil’ Kim, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, and Eve Couldn’t…
Whatever you (or I) think about the state of 2017 hip-hop, an accomplishment is still an accomplishment, especially when it’s one of historic proportions. Whether or not you think that…
The Best Song Trilogy Ever…Began 40 Years Ago This Week!
When it comes to music history, 1977 and 1978 are pretty hard years to top – as several djrobblog tributes have already attested. So far this year, I’ve commemorated a…
I Saw One Half Of This “Duo” In Concert Last Week – You’d Never Guess Which Half!
The legendary singer/actress (and former TV variety show hostess) Cher recently teamed up with Atlanta-based rapper (and current mumble-rap icon) Future for a Gap ad campaign that “celebrates what can…