π¨π¦I'm Chris, fan of 70s, 80s, 90s, and new rock/metal. Guest contributor on The Hook Rocks, Def Lep Pod, Ugly American Werewolf pod & Tim's Vinyl Confessions
Toronto, Ontario
Joined April 2017
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New music from the legendary @litaford
First single from her upcoming new album is "Dracula"!
Check out the video #NewMusicAlert
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I'm stoked for the new @KingsOfLeon album "O My Beloved", out November 6th. New single KOYSAR (Kick Off Your Shoes and Run) is out now #NewMusicAlert
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#OnThisDay in 1990, ZZ Top's 10th studio album "Recycler" had shipped platinum in Canada (in stores October 16th), Ad below from music industry trade publication RPM's Oct 27th 1990 issue #ClassicRock
#OnThisDay in 2009, Winger released their 5th album "Karma" on Frontiers Records. Quote from Kip: "I envisioned an upbeat totally rocking record that was a cross between the first Winger album and Pull. So Reb and I sat down and wrote all the music in a month or so."
#OnThisDay in 1990, AC/DC's 12th studio album "The Razors Edge" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. Powered by their epic song Thunderstruck, it is certified 6x platinum in the US #ClassicRock
Calling all music fans! check out @TimsVinyl books on Amazon, including his latest "Tale of a Band- The Listener's Guide to Toto". Price drops on all of his previous books too!
#OnThisDay in 1983, Night Ranger released their 2nd album "Midnight Madness" featuring their smash hit Sister Christian (#5 on the Hot 100) and You Can Still Rock in America. The album peaked at #15 in the US and is certified platinum #80s #ClassicRock
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QUICK UPDATE
All November 2026 dates are a go!
If they are playing anywhere near you; go see them.
Very possibly your last chance!!!!!
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Statement From Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Resort in Cherokee, NC
βMama said there'd be days like this. Cheap Trick's scheduled performance at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort has been cancelled. Here's the official statement from the band:
After many years of touring, and a much-needed break, Cheap Trick has decided to take an unspecified amount of time off, therefore this event has unfortunately been canceled.
The good news is that no action is required to obtain a refund. It will be processed to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, once funds are received from the Event Organizer, which is usually completed within 30 Days.
Please note: If the tickets were transferred to you, the refund will go to the fan who originally purchased the tickets. Please see Purchase Policy for more information.β
#OnThisDay in 1984, Don Henley released his classic song "Boys of Summer" as the first single from the album Building The Perfect Beast. Written by Henley and Mike Campbell (Tom Petty), it peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance
#OnThisDay in 1985, Iron Maiden's classic live record "Live After Death" was getting a Halloween marketing push from the record label with the ad below published in Billboard's Oct 26th 1985 issue. #80sMetal #ClassicRock
#OnThisDay in 1991, Canada's music trade publication RPM's #1 single was Bryan Adams "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" and the #1 album was Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion II". #ClassicRock #90s
#OnThisDay in 1981, the J. Geils Band released their 10th studio album "Freeze Frame" featuring smash hits Centerfold and the title track. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top LP's and Tape Chart, spending 4 weeks in the top spot while going platinum in the US #80s
#OnThisDay in 1985, Aerosmith's "comeback" album "Done With Mirrors" had been in stores for just under a week and was getting traction on rock radio with a marketing push from Geffen Record. Ad from Billboard's Oct 26th 1985 issue #ClassicRock
If you are a fan of Toto, you'll want to pick up a copy of my pal @TimsVinyl latest book "Tale of a Band - The Listener's Guide to Toto". It's available now on Amazon β at Markham, Ontario
#OnThisDay in 1986, RATT's third album "Dancing Undercover" debuted at #80 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. It eventually peaked at #26 while going platinum in the US #80sMetal #ClassicRock
#OnThisDay in 1986, Bon Jovi's third album "Slippery When Wet" hit #1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. It spent 8 weeks in the top spot, on it's way to 15x platinum certification in the US #80s #ClassicRock
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Excited to share something special tomorrow as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of βSweet 16ββ¦ Stay tunedβ¦βπΌ #whiplashsmile
#OnThisDay in 1994, Bon Jovi released their first greatest hits compilation "Cross Road" featuring their biggest hit singles to that point along with 2 new songs (including Always). The album peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 and is certified 7x platinum in the US #ClassicRock
