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 >>

This Day In Hard Rock: Kiss releases ‘Dynasty’
May 23, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman On May 23, 1979, Kiss released their seventh studio album – Dynasty. The album peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart. It

Procol Harum – “A Whiter Shade Of Pale”: 50 Years Later – The Inside Story
May 12, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman Throughout the course of rock and roll history, there have been numerous debut albums that have left their mark on the world. It’s

This Day In Hard Rock: Black Sabbath Releases ‘Heaven And Hell’
April 25, 2017 by Adam Waldman - 2 Comments
By Adam Waldman On April 25, 1980, Black Sabbath released their ninth studio album, Heaven And Hell. The bar was set incredibly high for new frontman

This Day In Hard Rock: Ramones Release Their Self-Titled Debut Album
April 23, 2017 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
By Adam Waldman On April 23, 1976, Ramones released their self-titled debut album…and the world would never be the same. In the history of

This Day In Hard Rock: Billy Squier Releases ‘Don’t Say No’
April 13, 2017 by Adam Waldman - 2 Comments
By Adam Waldman On April 13, 1981, Billy Squier his second studio album, Don’t Say No. The album (which was the most successful of Squier’s career)