In 1978, KISS’ Gene Simmons made an in-store appearance at tape City in New Orleans to promote his KISS solo album. He was also in town to announce KISS’ appearance (ultimately canceled) at the 1979 Mardi Gras Endymion parade. Below is rare TV footage of this event for you to enjoy.
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I’ve got another Dionne Warwick Solid Gold performance for you to enjoy. This one is Dionne singing the Whitney Houston hit song “How Will I Know.” You can watch the full performance below.
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During her time on Solid Gold, Dionne Warwick gave many amazing performances. Below is one of my favorites: Dionne singing “This Could Be the Night” by Loverboy. Enjoy!
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Journey band member Jonathan Cain releases his solo studio album, Arise, today (May 27) from Identity Records with The Fuel Music distribution. Resonating with joy and a profound sense of God’s power and grace, the recording offers a wake-up call to the Church and is this iconic artist’s sixth faith-inspired, full-length project since 2016. As with all of Jon’s music, this album is spectacular. Read on for more details, including a couple music videos from his new album, Arise.
The Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is uncanny. Read on for what it means, how it’s used, and more, including a video of Daryl Hall and Kenny Loggins singing the Hall & Oates song “It’s Uncanny” during an episode of Live at Daryl’s House. Enjoy!
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Stephen Bishop’s memoir, On and Off, is now available! I had the honor of interviewing Stephen about his book and career, and he couldn’t have been nicer. Now that I’ve read his autobiography, I have an even greater appreciation for him as a person and an artist. Read on for my thoughts on On and Off.
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Melissa Manchester is a Grammy-award-winning musician whose understanding and appreciation for her craft is second to none. She’s also a delightful human being, and I’m happy to call her a friend. Celebrating 50 years in the music industry, Melissa is an artist who continues to be an inspiring creative force. Just released, Melissa Manchester Live ’77 is a live album that’s seeing the light of day for the first time in 45 years. I had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa about this vibrant, energetic recording from the vault; and we also discussed a myriad of other topics, including Lady Gaga, Barry Manilow, Tony Bennett, how the pandemic affected her as an artist, and so much more. You can watch the full video interview below, and I hope you enjoy it.
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Last night, CNN aired a one-hour, in-depth interview with Barry Manilow, the 78-year-old pop sensation who has garnered countless hits and millions of fans over the span of nearly 60 years. So, did this profile about “The Showman of Our Generation,” the man who Frank Sinatra said, “He’s next!” when referencing, live up to the iconic star’s blinding luminescence? Read on for my thoughts.
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In 2016, I had the opportunity to attend Bobby Rydell’s book signing in Philadelphia, interview him a few months later, and then see him perform live in Atlantic City with Frankie Avalon and Fabian, meeting all three after the show. I’m very sorry to hear that Bobby passed away, he was a kind, talented, and positive force in the world of music. He may be gone, but his music will live on. Below you’ll find my interview with Bobby and my review of his live show.
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