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 – 1997: The One That Got Away!
July 21, 2014 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
While working for Billboard Magazine in 1997, I attended the now defunct, Philadelphia Music Conference. The conference was geared towards the more indie side of the
Hard Rock Music Time Machine – 1987: Up Close and Personal with Rob Halford & K.K. Downing
July 08, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 1 Comment
It was the summer of 1987. Judas Priest was about to release Priest…Live! – the second live album in the band’s illustrious history, and their first
Hard Rock Music Time Machine – Summer of 1984: We’re Not Gonna Take It!
July 02, 2014 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
In the summer of 1984, I worked as a waiter in the sleepaway camp that I had attended as a camper. The years at camp all
Hard Rock Music Time Machine – 1984: Ritchie Blackmore’s Birthday
April 14, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 1 Comment
It wasn’t long after a friend of mine turned me onto Rainbow in the summer of 1981 that they quickly became my favorite band, due in
Hard Rock Music Time Machine – 1982: The Who’s “Farewell Tour” – Shea Stadium, NY
October 30, 2013 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
An announcement was made this week that The Who will embark upon their “farewell tour” in 2015. The series of shows to commemorate the band’s 50th