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 >>

A Childhood Idol…A Proud Father: Ace Frehley and Bibeau Share the Stage
February 08, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Paul Bibeau On March 12, 1976, my sister went to see Kiss play the legendary Warehouse on Tchoupitoulas Street, the main venue for rock music

Things My Father Said
June 15, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 4 Comments
Father’s Day is a very important day for Hard Rock Daddy because of what it represents – the everlasting bond between a father and his children.
Hard Rock Daddy Celebrates 1st Anniversary (Part 2 of 2)
March 02, 2014 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
On March 1, 2013, an article entitled “Enter Sandman” kicked off the official launch of HardRockDaddy.com. At that time, the plan for the site was to

Hard Rock Daddy Celebrates 1st Anniversary (Part 1 of 2)
March 01, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 3 Comments
March 1, 2014 marks the first anniversary of Hard Rock Daddy. The original intention was to have a single celebratory post, however,

A Newfound Appreciation of the Record Store Experience
January 06, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 2 Comments
During the recent holiday school break, which was extended by arctic conditions in the Northeast, my family and I returned to my hometown for a visit.