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 >>
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“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
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Celebrating CANADA 150 with Toronto Rockers – UGLY MELON
July 01, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman Today marks Canada’s 150th birthday. Canada 150 is a celebration that is likely to fly under the radar of most, unless you have
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Why April 5th is a Tragic Day in Rock History
April 05, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman In 1971, Don McClean released his most successful song – “American Pie,” featuring the poignant lyric…“the day the music died.” The reference is
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Rock Cruise Tragedies: The Untimely Deaths of Sib Hashian and Jimmy Bain at Sea
March 24, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman On March 22, 2017, original Boston drummer Sib Hashian collapsed mid-performance on the Legends Of Rock Cruise. After the collapse, he was treated