Which Rockers Love To Show Off Their Poker Face?

Rock music and gambling have always been two industries rather naturally drawn to each other. The association arguably reached its zenith when Motörhead famously ensured we will forever associate them with...

Magical History Tour: A Travelogue

By Shawn Perry I always wanted to go to England and see everything I'd ever read about. As an English major in college, I envisioned the country as a virtual...

Vintage Rock Adverts

By Shawn Perry One of my greatest rock and roll memories is when I used to peruse the Los Angeles Times' Calendar section -- which only came out on Sunday...

B.B. King & Lucille: A Timeless Love

Story & Photos by Kimberly Annette Born Riley B. King. Named Beale Street Blues Boy. Became Blues Boy. Crowned B. B. King. The King of the blues by the people,...

2017 Holiday Gift Guide…The Next Five

We covered the first five gift ideas last week, so here’s another five. Granted, time is running short, and relying on Amazon or another online retailer to make a delivery before...

My Evening With Roy Orbison

by Ronnie Lyon I arrived at the Travelodge in Anaheim (corner of Ball and Harbor behind Disneyland) at around 5:00 or 6:00 PM. It was still daylight. The...

Best Vintage Rock Box Sets Of 2014

CD sales continue to decline, but that hasn’t stopped the majors from releasing extravagant multi-disc box sets, often priced at $100 or more. Once again, a flood of box...

The Resurrection Of Purple Rain: A Rock Landmark Reborn

Photo by Serge S on Unsplash Purple Rain is once again in the public eye, and this time it was the small screen that sparked the interest in it....

Lines On My Face | Chris Epting

By Chris Epting We all have those songs that have gotten into our blood. They make our hearts beat faster when we hear them, and they grab us and drag...

Will Guitar Hero Return?

A lot of new and exciting things are happening in the video games industry. Companies are trying to prove they are worth your time and money. Last month, Microsoft...