If you’re an ELO or Jeff Lynne fan, you’ll want to write down this day and time; Friday July 27th, 9pm on the Showtime network. The network will debut the 2017 concert video ‘Wembley or Bust,’ and the recording of the live 2017 Wembley concert will allow you to sit in the crowd with 60,000 […]
Category: Classic Hits
Flea Is At It Again
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is at it again following up last year’s ‘Baby Driver’ with Focus Features upcoming movie Boy Erased. The movie is based on the memoir of the same name that tells the story of Garrard Conley’s experiences in a gay-conversion therapy program, where he was sent after his Baptist pastor father and his […]
U2, Coldplay, & Ed Sheeran Reach Forbes Top-10
Floyd Mayweather may capture the top spot on Forbes’ 20th annual Celebrity 100 ranking of the world’s highest-paid celebrities, but there are a few big name musicians right there in the Top-10. Coming in at #6, U2 with total earnings of $118 million. Right behind in the #7 spot with total earnings of $115 million. […]
The Boss on Broadway Goes Netflix
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen has partnered with Netflix to take his one-man show, Springsteen on Broadway, to a global audience. The Netflix premiere of the performance is scheduled to hit the streaming service on December 15th, the same day that Springsteen on Broadway ends its run at the Walter Kerr Theatre. “We are thrilled to bring Bruce Springsteen – […]
Now Drink This? Def Leppard Pale Ale
Rock & Brews Restaurants have teamed up with Def Leppard and Seattle-based Elysian Brewing Company to introduce Def Leppard Pale to their customers and are offering fans a chance to win tickets to see Def Leppard on tour this year. Known for handcrafted American food, a mix of more than 100 craft and classic styles of beer on […]
Mariah Carey Launches New Headlining Las Vegas Residency
Mariah Carey, the iconic chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, launched her all-new Las Vegasheadlining residency, “The Butterfly Returns” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “The Butterfly Returns” spotlights a more intimate performance on The Colosseum’s stage, showcasing Mariah Carey’s world-famous vocals with an all-new show that highlights her extensive catalogue of music, including fan favorites […]
Guns N’ Roses Still Breaking Records
Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ reaches historic ONE BILLION views on YouTube, which is impressive since it came out in 1992. Yes, 1992, 13 years before YouTube launched. The nine-minute video has made YouTube history by not only breaking the one billion views mark, but being the oldest video to do so. Photo Credit: Antonio Scorza / […]
Do The Bee Gees Have ‘Staying Alive’ Power In The Digital Age
The Bee Gees, one of the most popular acts of the 1970s and early 80s, have yet to succeed in the digital age. The glory days of the 1970s, the Bee Gees were an unstoppable musical force. Today, when legacy artists of yesteryear like the Beatles and Pink Floyd flourish, The Bee Gees catalog appears to be […]
The Background Singers that Turned Into Stars Themselves
Every great musician started out as an unfamiliar name, working towards stardom. Often times a singer’s start was that of a background singer, or lending uncredited vocals to a hit song, or appearing in a band behind a star. Here are some famous singers who started out behind someone else’s voice… The late Glenn Frey […]
Dire Straits Top Songs
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits finally got the call every band or singer had been dreaming of; the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame wanted them the to join the club. Inducted this year, Dire Straits has been making memorable songs for over 40 years. Check out this list of great tunes and embrace the […]