It was a cool November morning in 1977. I woke up early, excited to celebrate my 9th birthday and open my presents. Unwrapping the big one first, I was psyched to see that it was the boombox that I had asked for, but the smaller present is the one … Learn more >>

Hard Rock Music Time Machine – 8/24/17
August 24, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
Hard Rock Music Time Machine - 8/24/17 Each Thursday, Hard Rock Music Time Machine takes a journey back in time to feature a variety of songs that

Billboard Top 25 Hard Rock Albums – 9/2/17
August 23, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart for the week ending 9/2/17. Top 25 albums ranked by multi-metric ranking, including traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and

HRD Radio Report – Week Ending 8/19/17
August 22, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
HRD Radio Report - Week Ending 8/19/17 Every Tuesday on HardRockDaddy.com. The HRD Radio Report digs deeper into the weekly Active Rock charts, providing commentary, reviews, recommendations and predictions.

Music Discovery Monday – 8/21/17
August 21, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
MUSIC DISCOVERY MONDAY - 8/21/17 Music Discovery Monday shines a light on artists that are not getting the radio attention that they deserve, while also showcasing new singles by

“United We Rock” Concert Review: The Timeless Brilliance of Styx
August 20, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman Forty years ago, I sat with a childhood friend in his older sister’s room, mesmerized by the magic of The Grand Illusion. That