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Charlie Daniels: Reflections of a Southern Rockstar

Charlie Daniels: Reflections of a Southern Rockstar

The Charlie Daniels Band were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. Best known for their landmark fiddle epic “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”, this was a band that crossed boundaries, deflated stereotypes, and broke new ground. As the front man of his namesake band, Daniels was an incredible multi-instrumentalist and…

Rockstar Reactions: The Murder of John Lennon

Rockstar Reactions: The Murder of John Lennon

There is one reason why people remember the Monday Night Football game from December 8, 1980, and it’s not because the Dolphins beat the Patriots in overtime. This game resides in infamy due to a late newsflash interruption. With three seconds left in regulation, legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell steadied his breath and prepared his immense…

Remembering Connie Hamzy: Famous Rock Groupie Dies at 66

Remembering Connie Hamzy: Famous Rock Groupie Dies at 66

Connie Hamzy’s life is more than just her brief cameo in a 30-year-old song. She is part of one of the world’s most notorious rock n roll groupies that date back to the 1970s. Her list of escapades featured in a Cosmopolitan magazine profile features some of the most famous rock musicians. ZZ Top, the…

Fans Petition For Styx to be Included In The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

Fans Petition For Styx to be Included In The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

Alt-rock band Styx was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972. The group’s name is taken from a river in Greek mythology that ran through the underworld. The group reached popularity during the late 1970s and early 80s. The group is best remembered for its unique style of music, which incorporated hard rock and acoustic guitar…