Gary Graff

Forty-five years after its “Dare” album — and its chart-topping hit “Don't You Want Me” — made Human League a global sensation, frontman Phil Oakey says his band is after much of the same thing as it was back then.

Among a parade of philosophical affirmations scrolled onscreen during Sammy Hagar's performance of Van Halen's “Right Now” on Friday night, June 20, at the Pine Knob Music Theatre was the message, “This music is alive and well.”

The singer says he’s “the one to blame for that little bit of insane rock and roll trivia”

It was a show that wasn't supposed to happen — and the kind of Paul Simon concert we haven't seen before.

It was a show that wasn’t supposed to happen — and the kind of Paul Simon concert we haven’t seen before.

Josh Groban said his “insecurity has served me well” in the 25 years since he first released an album. And there's plenty of evidence to support that contention.

Godsmack has certainly been no stranger to the Pine Knob Music Theatre this decade.

Godsmack has certainly been no stranger to the Pine Knob Music Theatre this decade.

Young The Giant's latest album is titled “Victory Garden.” And the southern California quintet has certainly notched a winning record during its 22 years together.

It's fair to say that popular music would not sound the same without Clive Davis. Continue reading…