09.23: On this day in 1930, Ray Charles was born. This baby would become the man who would propel R&B into the future, melding gospel with juke joint lyrics and jazz rhythms, as well as taking pieces of country, rock, and blues along for the ride. A singular, monumental talent, if you only know Ray…
Tonight the people of West Springfield, a great family community with rich values and strong traditions, have made a decision at the polls. While their decision means the Hard Rock New England project will not go forward in West Springfield, we respect their decision and thank them for welcoming us into their community for the…
09.16: On this day in 1925, B.B. King was born. Lucille (look it up) would never be the same. Master of the blues, virtuoso improviser on the guitar, and influencer of everyone from Clapton to Hendrix to Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. King’s reach around the globe can never be underestimated. He is the Ambassador of…
Hard Rock Cafe’s Targeted Video System Continues to Showcase New Releases From Established and Emerging Artists Orlando, Fla., September 10, 2013 – Hard Rock International is pleased to announce their second featured Artist of the Month, British indie-rock band, Frightened Rabbit. As part of the Hard Rock brand’s ongoing initiative, the Artist of the Month…
09.09: The disco era, ensconced on the popular music charts for the latter half of the ‘70s, saw another #1 hit when “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste of Honey topped the charts on this day in 1977. Now, we have a love/hate relationship with disco. On the one hand, it was the precursor to…
For Pinktober 2013, we want you to join Hard Rock, musicians, and fans from all over the world in helping to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research organizations both large and small, international and local. There are many ways you can show your support: Purchase Pinktober merchandise online or at a Rock…
09.02: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors on this day in 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio, forever enshrining all that is awesome and good about rock and roll, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, country, and most other genres of which one could think. Over the years, there have been many a criticism lobbied…