Music legend Barry White released his first solo album with 20th Century Records in 1973. His string of hugely successful singles and albums established him as music’s leading pioneer of orchestral soul, a genre that became a staple in the 1970s and beyond. Backing his work throughout his seven years with the label was Love […]
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Shaggy Slated to Host Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
The Recording Academy announced yesterday, that Shaggy will host this year’s Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony before the main Grammy telecast, streaming live starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 10 via Grammy.com. The Premiere Ceremony, which will take place at LA’s Microsoft Theater, just across from the main show’s Staples Center location, will also feature […]
Ozzy Osbourne’s Illness leads to Postponing of European Tour
Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to take a break from his No More Tours 2 outing. A spokesperson for the rockstar announced on Tuesday that after initially postponing the first four dates of the upcoming European leg of the tour because of the flu, a follow-up doctor’s visit revealed a diagnosis of a severe upper-respiratory […]
Are You Ready to Rock @ RockFest 80’s?
This year, the epic two-day event came to the Miramar Amphitheater on Saturday November 10th, & Sunday November 11th. As always, the festival delivered a non-stop rock experience, taking you back to the best time in music history! This year’s spectacular lineup featured: Vince Neil, Ace Frehley, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Night Ranger, Sebastian Bach, KIX, Winger, Mr Big’s Eric Martin, Trixter, Firehouse, Steelheart, Lynch mob, Nelson, Zebra and Kickin Valentina. Stay tuned in by […]
Buddy Holly With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: ‘True Love Ways’
Decca/UMe is pleased to announce the U.S. release of Buddy Holly with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: True Love Ways, a stunning new collection of Buddy Holly’s most beloved hits set to brand new orchestrations. The album is available now for digital purchase and streaming, and for preorder on CD and 2LP vinyl. February 3, 2019 […]
Frank Zappa’s Beloved Live Double Album “Zappa In New York”
In 1976, Frank Zappa played four historic sold-out concerts at The Palladium in New York City the week between Christmas and New Year’s. These thrilling shows – described by band member Ruth Underwood as “theatrical, outrageous and raucously funny, but also filled with startling and gorgeous music, dating from Frank’s 1960s output to literally the […]
2020 Will be the Year Michael Jackson’s Music comes to Broadway
On Wednesday, January 23rd, The Michael Jackson estate and Columbia Live Stage revealed more information on the new musical inspired by the life of Michael Jackson. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage will create the book, while Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph. The previously confirmed production will be titled Don’t Stop […]
Weezer Covers A-Ha, Tears For Fears, Michael Jackson and More on ‘The Teal Album’
Weezer has been releasing their own music for almost twenty years. They recently did give in to the peer-group pressure last year and released not one but two Toto covers. The second, a rendition of “Africa,” was a surprise hit giving the band their first No. 1 song on Billboard’s Rock Airplay Chart, their first […]
Jimmy Buffett Mic-Drops After National Anthem Performance
Jimmy Buffett sang the national anthem at the start of today’s (Jan. 20) NFC Championship game, and the “Margaritaville” singer capped off his performance with an unexpected mic-drop. Before the LA Rams and the New Orleans Saints took the field, Buffett delivered his rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and tossed his mic to the ground, […]
Billy Joel Announces Stadium Run Dates for 2019
Billy Joel has announced his touring plans for 2019. He will be performing at eight stadiums in North America, including four ballparks he’s never played before. The “Uptown Girl” singer will play Camden Yards in Baltimore for the first time on July 26th, where he is the first artist to ever perform at the home […]