Rolling Stone’s Greatest Song & The Alabama Connection

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Rolling Stone recently released an updated version of their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and coming in at #1 in their new iteration is Aretha Franklin’s signature song “Respect.” The song has a distinct Alabama connection

Van Gogh Exhibit

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The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex has announced that it will be the host venue for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” which is set to open November 17 in the BJCC’s North Exhibition Hall 1. Those in attendance

This Day in Music History (September 15)

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  1956: Elvis Presley started a five week run at No.1 on the US charts with “Don’t Be Cruel.” The track went on to become Presley’s biggest selling single, with sales over six million by 1961. This