Lou Gramm, Eddie Money and Mikey Thomas Jingle Bell Rock Tour October 27, 2011 - How is this for a powerhouse line-up! Eddie Money, Lou Gramm (formerly of Foreigner) and Mikey Thomas of Starship are teaming up together for the 2011 Jingle Bell Rock Tour. MORE
Coroner: Amy Winehouse Died of Alcohol Consumption Oct 26, 2011- Well, we finally know what killed Amy Winehouse. As many feared it was one of her vices that took her away. According to a coroner’s report released today it was a result of alcohol consumption coining it a “death of misadventure.” MORE
Pick Up the Phone, It’s Steve Perry! October 25, 2011 - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Steve Perry, formerly of Journey, is doing his part in giving back. An auction right now on EBAY gives you the opportunity to chat with Steve for 15 minutes on the phone and receive autographed albums that are re-mastered to vinyl and personalized just for you by Steve himself! MORE
Has Neil Schon of Journey Lost his Freakin’ Mind? October 25, 2011 – Ok this has to be a publicity stunt! Neil Schon, leader of the band Journey, seems to have professed his love for “Whitehouse Crasher/Publicity Hound” Michaele Salahi but is it real? MORE
What is Your “Favorite Album of all Time?” October 24, 2011 – Everyone has an all-time-favorite album. We hear about these everyday, “Sgt Peppers,” “The Wall,” or maybe “Born to Run.” Rock History Book radio plays almost every top album from the Rock era. We want to know yours!
Call us at (917) 310-7625 and tell us what your pick is for “Top Album Of All Time” and then tell us why. MORE
Jon Bon Jovi Does Good Deed! October 23, 2011 - Last week Jon Bon Jovi opened up a “pay what you can afford” restaurant in Red Bank, N.J. with the help of his wife, Dorothea. The restaurant called the “Soul Kitchen” was actually a former auto body shop that they transformed into an eating establishment. MORE
The Air-Com Radio Network Ready to Launch into Rock on October 3rd September, 2011 – After a healthy life in syndication in the eighties Rock History Book is making a comeback as a full-fledged radio station on October 3rd..
The Air-Com Radio Network is proud to announce the launch of their first Rock Radio Station – Rock History Book. MORE
Win an iPad-2-A-Day with the New Rock History Book September, 2011 – What’s the launch of a new radio station without a great prize giveaway? Rock History Book is pleased to announce our first big contest – Win-An- iPad-2-A-Day Giveaway! MORE
Rock History Book Announces On-Air Staff September, 2011 – The Air-Com Radio Network is proud to announce the core weekday announcer’s staff of their new radio station Rock History Book.
The new radio station, which launches on October 3rd, 2011, will feature Air-Com Radio Network Operations Manager John Beaudin on weekday mornings. MORE
Join Our Mailing list and Win "Classic Albums Ten Pack" September, 2010 - Here is the easiest way to get brand new classic albums. Listen to Rock History Book.com at 10:00AM (Eastern) with John Beaudin. Starting on October 3rd John will call out five names, the first of those to get us back at (917) 310-7625 gets a Classic Albums Ten Pack, which are brand new, shrink-wrapped CD’s! MORE
Rock History Book Set to Launch as Radio Station and syndicated Radio Short| September, 2011 – It seems fitting that Rock History Book is finally launching as a radio station but it’s a special event now that the program is returning, where it started in 1985, as a syndicated radio short. Starting November 1st the resurrected segment will feature host Emma Harding, daughter of Eddie Hardin (Emma changed the spelling) of the Spencer Davis Group. It will be a 30 second “today-in-history” segment. MORE
NEW INTERVIEWS
RETRO - INTERVIEWS - Dan Peek of America July 26, 2011 - Although Dan Peek left the group America in 1977 he is certainly not forgotten as a member of the famous band. Peek passed away on July 24 of undisclosed causes. He was 60. The singer’s site simply states, “Dan went to Heaven on July 24 2011” and features a video of Peek performing his America hit “Lonely People. MORE
Classic Interview with the Late Great Jim Clench of April Wine and BTO November 8, 2010 – When I heard that Jim Clench had passed away I immediately went to my basement to find one of my favourite April Wine albums, “Electric Jewels.” More than any other LP from the group, this one really showcased his talents at such an important time in their incarnation. More
NEW REVIEWS
REVIEW: Colbie Caillat – All of You - Universal Republic Sept, 2011 – On her third album Colbie Caillat has decided to strategically give us an uptempo summer-vibe. It still sounds like her smash debut “Coco” but this time it’s Colbie with caffeine and it’s positive and fun. MORE
It's Hard to Imagine a Better Outcome
REVIEW - Elton John & Leon Russell – The Union – Decca Records October 31, 2010 – This project started after Elton John just happened to mention his chief influences on “Spectacle,” a TV program hosted by Elvis Costello and produced by him and partner David Furnish. MORE
A Disappointing Return for Sade REVIEW - Sade – Soldier of Love June 16, 2010 – There’s always been an understated value to everything that Sade does and sameness to her entire repertoire. That quality of old wine has served the singer/band well… until now. Unlike Norah Jones who has, at least, tried to mix-up-the-pot, Sade really needs to stop wearing the same dress to every party. MORE
October 1 - Keith Duffy (Boyzone) (1974)
October 1 - LaTocha Scott (Xscape) (1973)
October 1 - Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra) (1968)
October 1 - Youssou N'Dour (1959)
October 1 - Jerry Martini (Sly & The Family Stone) (1943)
October 2 - Lene Grawford Nystrom (Aqua) (1973)
October 2 - Tiffany (1971)
October 2 - Dion Allen (Az Yet) (1970)
October 2 - Bud Graugh (Sublime) (1967)
October 2 - Sigtryggur Baldursson (The Sugarcubes) (1962)
October 2 - Robbie Nevil (1960)
October 2 - Freddie Jackson (1958)
October 2 - Phillip Oakey (Human League) (1955)
October 2 - Sting (1951)
October 2 - Mike Rutherford (Genesis) (1950)
October 2 - Don McLean (1945)
October 3 - India.Arie (1975)
October 3 - Kevin Richardson (Backstreet Boys) (1971)
October 3 - Gwen Stefani (No Doubt) (1969)
October 3 - Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) (1962)
October 3 - Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) (1951)
October 3 - Chubby Checker (1941)
October 5 - Sir Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats) (1954)
October 5 - Brian Johnson (AC/DC) (1948)
October 5 - Steve Miller (Steve Miller Band) (1943)
October 6 - Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) (1951)
October 7 - Thom Yorke (Radiohead) (1968)
October 7 - Tico Torres (Bon Jovi)(1953)
October 7 - Kevin Godley (10cc) (1945)
October 8 - Ray Royer (Procol Harum) (1945)
October 9 - Sean Lennon (1975)
October 9 - Jackson Browne (1948)
October 9 - Jon Entwistle (The Who) (1944)
October 10 - David Lee Roth (Van Halen) (1955)
October 10 - John Prine (1946)
October 11 - Daryl Hall (1949)
October 12 - Sam Moore (Sam & Dave) (1935)
October 13 - Sammy Hagar (1947)
October 13 - Robert Lamm (Chicago) (1944)
October 13 - Paul Simon (1941)
October 14 - Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) (1946)
October 14 - Cliff Richard (1940)
October 15 - Chris DeBurgh (1948)
October 16 - John Mayer (1977)
October 16 - Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) (1962)
October 16 - Bob Weir (Grateful Dead) (1947)
October 16 - C.F. Turner (BTO) (1943)
October 17 - Wyclef Jean (Fugees) (1972)
October 17 - Eminem (1972)
October 17 - Jim Seal (Seals & Crofts) (1941)
October 18 - Keith Knudsen (Doobie Brothers) (1952)
October 18 - Chuck Berry (1926)
October 20 - Tom Petty (1953)
October 21 - Steve Lukather (Toto) (1957)
October 21 - Manfred Mann (1940)
October 24 - Bill Wyman (formerly of the Rolling Stones) (1936)
October 25 - Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) (1970)
October 25 - John Hall (Orleans) (1947)
October 25 - Jon Anderson (Yes) (1944)
October 27 - Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) (1967)
October 27 - Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran) (1958)
October 27 - Kenneth K.K. Downing (Judas Priest) (1951)
October 29 - Roger O'Donnell (The Cure) (1955)
October 29 - Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot) (1955)
October 30 - Timothy B. Schmidt (The Eagles) (1947)
October 30 - Grace Slick (Jefferson Starship) (1939)