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Amazing 8 Year Old Kid Sings Like Luther Vandross [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:01:52 +0000

The golden voice of Luther Vandross may have been silenced by a stroke in July 2005, but his soulful sound can still be heard today on the radio, and through the voice of this 8 year-old Filipino boy. Enjoy him singing ‘Dance With My Father’. Could he be the next singing superstar from that region [...]

Steve Perry Reveals What City 'Lights' Was Written About [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:27:21 +0000

Wow, I got this one wrong. For years I've been playing 'Lights' from Journey on the radio and often said that Steve Perry wrote the song about their home city of San Francisco. Wrong! Steve says that it was actually originally written about Los Angeles. Technically I was correct because Perry went on to explain how the song changed cities once guitarist Neal Schon was brought into the songwriting process.

Lip-syncing, Ethics Issue Or Necessity? [VIDEO]

Keith James — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:07:10 +0000

“Girl you know it's… girl you know it's… girl you know it's… girl you know it's…” Those words (when followed by ‘true’) spelled a Grammy and a handful of AMA’s for Milli Vanilli as they skyrocketed to the top, but no sooner did they hit their apex than those very words spelled their demise when they’re backing track skipped like crazy.

They weren’t the first to incorporate lip-syncing into their live performances and were definitely nowhere near the last, many losing their careers in the process. So, why do it at all if it’s so risky? Is it an ethical blunder or a classic example of expectation versus result?

Win Journey's 'Greatest Hits' Vol. 1 and 2 on Vinyl

Dave Wheeler — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:03:38 +0000

One of five brand new vinyl copies of Journey‘s just-released ‘Greatest Hits, Vol. 2′ and it’s multi-platinum selling big brother ‘Greatest Hits, Vol. 1′ can be yours free from Sony Legacy and Ultimate Classic Rock.

The New York State Fair Announces The Remaining Grandstand Acts

Mark Richards — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:26:37 +0000

On Wednesday, the New York State Fair announced the remaining three acts in the 2011 Grandstand concert series, Ne-Yo and Cee Lo Green, Selena Gomez and 3 Doors Down. Tickets for the three shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9.

"The 2011 Grandstand concert series has really come together and it offers something for everyone - rock, pop, hip hop and country music," said Dan O'Hara, New York State Fair director who checked in with Mark Richards during the Lite 98.7 morning show.

Journey, Foreigner, Night Ranger to Play NYS Fair-Eric Meier's Top Videos

Eric Meier — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:27 +0000

We broke the news earlier this morning that Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger would be playing the Great New York State Fair on August 30. I wanted to compile for you my pick for top song from each group. First up Journey. My selection is “Feeling That Way/Anytime.” The song came out on their Infinity [...]

Breaking: Journey to Headline New York State Fair August 30 [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:01:40 +0000

The Great New York State Fair has announced another act for this summer's NYS Fair: Journey!

The stop in Syracuse will be part of their Eclipse Tour. They're playing August 30 with Foreigner and Night Ranger.

Plus, check out Eric Meier's compilation of his favorite videos from the groups.