Jimi Jamison, lead singer of the band Survivor, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 63.
Jamison joined Survivor in 1984, when he replaced Dave Bickler on the hit album Vital Signs. The next … Read the rest
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UPDATED: SOUNDWAVES CHRISTMAS wins a WAVE AWARD
We’re thrilled to announce the 2013 edition of SOUNDWAVES CHRISTMAS has won one of its two WAVE Awards – in the category of MUSIC PROGRAMMING.
More than 350 entries were received for the Western Access Video Excellence (WAVE) Awards, representing … Read the rest
Paul McCartney to Get Back to Candlestick one more time
It’s official!
Forty-eight years after playing his final live Beatles show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park, Paul McCartney announced he would play a farewell concert in August before the wrecking ball brings down the famed stadium. McCartney ended months of … Read the rest
Blondie celebrates the big Four Oh
Blondie celebrates their 40th anniversary this year with a special double release called Blondie 4(0) Ever, which is set to drop May 13th.
Blondie 4(0) Ever contains the band’s latest album, Ghosts Of Download and Deluxe Redux, which … Read the rest
Celebrating 30 Years of Cyndi Lauper’s She’s So Unusual
On April Fool’s Day, the internet flooded with tweets and stories claiming the day to be the 30th anniversary of Cyndi Lauper’s seminal pop album She’s So Unusual.
Not true. The album was actually released October 14th, 1983.
But it’s … Read the rest
Classic hour-long 80s Supercut
Love the 80s? Have an hour to kill? Then saddle up to the bar, put your feet up and check out this hour-long supercut of classic ’80s moments (courtesy of Movies.com).
The montage premiered at South by Southwest, and was … Read the rest
The Mac is Back! Christine McVie returns to Fleetwood Mac for 33-city North America tour
It’s official!
After a 16-year absence, Christine McVie will be re-joining Fleetwood Mac band mates Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as they launch the On With The Show Tour. The tour will kick off on Tuesday, … Read the rest
STYX, FOREIGNER and DON FELDER ANNOUNCE “THE SOUNDTRACK OF SUMMER” TOUR
If you were a 15-year old rocker in 1982, this would have been the Greatest News Ever!
STYX, FOREIGNER and The Eagles’ DON FELDER have announced they are teaming up for a 2014 summer tour. Okay, so their original lead … Read the rest
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming of age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. It was written and directed by John Hughes. Sixteen Candles was well received by critics and … Read the rest
UPDATED: SOUNDWAVES CHRISTMAS wins four WAVE Awards
We’re thrilled to announce the 2012 edition of SOUNDWAVES CHRISTMAS has won all four WAVE Awards – in the categories of ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC PROGRAMMING, PROGRAM/CHANNEL PROMO and COMMUNITY ISSUES.
More than 350 entries were received for the Western Access Video … Read the rest
Watch the Napster doc DOWNLOADED for FREE
Director Alex Winter’s documentary DOWNLOADED recalls the groundbreaking launch of Napster and the legal battles that sank the company. DOWNLOADED focuses on two teenage friends, Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, who came up with a groundbreaking internet start-up while they … Read the rest
Interview: ‘Muscle Shoals’ director Greg “Freddy” Camalier
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In this exclusive interview with Flick Nation Radio’s Steve Wagner, director Greg “Freddy” Camalier discusses his hot new music documentary Muscle Shoals. ABOUT THE FILM: Located alongside the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the unlikely |
Soundwaves 30th Anniversary – Behind-the-Scenes
On September 14th, 2013, Soundwaves celebrated it’s 30th anniversary the SWTV way: with a big party and TV special!
Here is your first look at the event, with appearances from Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Joe McCaffrey returning to the … Read the rest
Do Some Good, and get to meet Cheap Trick + 2 Concert Tix
Who wants an exclusive meet and greet with legendary rockers Cheap Trick?
That’s TWO TICKETS to the concert of your choice, complete with a backstage meet-and-greet, autograph and photo.
All you have to do is pony up and make … Read the rest
The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin opens her closet for Rocket Dog Rescue
Jane Wiedlin, founding member of the legendary Go-Go’s, has opened her closet to raise funds for https://www.facebook.com/Rocket.Dog.Rescue. Check out the good work they do, and do some shopping!
Hot album: Sammy Hagar & Friends
Sammy Hagar’s recording legacy from the early days of Montrose through his solo career through the Van Halen years have collectively sold in the tens of millions worldwide. The respect of his peers illustrates his ability to draw artists of … Read the rest
Eagles’ Studio Albums Vinyl Box Set for release October 29
Want to trade out your worn, scratched, dog-eared classic Eagles albums for some fresh copies on primo vinyl?
Then Rhino Records is gonna make your day. Read on…
THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1972-1979 Limited Edition Boxed Set Features Six 180-Gram LPs… Read the rest
Huey Lewis and the News Sports 30th Anniversary, track-by-track
Huey Lewis & the News’ “Sports” turns 30 years old today.
And if it seemed like the album was nothing more than a non-stop hit factory, well that was by design, as Huey explained to Billboard.
Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage,” now with more librarians
Here’s something you don’t see every day:
From the New York Public Library’s Tumblr, the Beastie Boys’ classic music video “Sabotage,” but with 100% more librarians.
You’re welcome.
The Dark Side of the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz/Pink Floyd Mash-up)
Long considered to be one of the seminal stoner video experiences, here is the complete synced mash-up that has become legendary!
But first, a little history…
In August 1995, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette published the first mainstream media article … Read the rest