1960 – 25,000 copies of “Tell Laura I Love Her” were destroyed by Decca Records. It was said that the song was “too tasteless and vulgar for English sensibility.” 1970 – Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of blues singer Bessie Smith. Smith was one of Joplin’s idols. 1975 – Hank Williams, Jr. […]
Pierce The Veil are gearing up for their grandest Australian tour yet, announcing a five-date run across the country in April 2026 as part of their globe-spanning I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The post-hardcore heavyweights will hit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth—performing in their largest Aussie venues to date. The tour supports their […]
Even after five decades of heavy riffs and bearded swagger, ZZ Top proved at Red Rocks Amphitheatre that they haven’t lost a single shred of their blues-rock magic. As part of their Elevation Tour, the Texas trio played to a packed crowd that ranged from lifelong fans to newcomers eager to witness rock royalty in […]
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet, with Lady Gaga leading the nominations pack with 12 nods — her third time topping the list. The pop icon scored recognition across major categories, including Video of the Year and Artist of the Year, largely for her […]
Willie Nelson continues to prove that age is just a number—and music is timeless. At a recent concert, the 91-year-old country icon delivered a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Tom Waits’ “Last Leaf,” leaving fans in awe. The cover, which originally appeared on his 2024 album Last Leaf on the Tree, showcases Nelson’s signature warmth and […]
Fans’ eerie suspicions are finally coming to life—Lady Gaga is reportedly set to release a new single, “Dead Dance,” tied to her role in Wednesday Season 2. Two sources close to the production confirmed to Variety that the track will debut alongside the new season of the Tim Burton-directed Netflix hit, with both the song […]
Former Metallica producer Bob Rock is setting the record straight on one of the band’s most controversial eras. In a new interview on The Metallica Report, Rock looked back on the making of Load (1996) and Reload (1997), expressing pride in the sonic departure that sparked decades of fan debate. “I don’t follow the rules […]
Rob Thomas is proving that balancing a band and a solo career isn’t just possible—it can be powerful. As frontman of Matchbox Twenty for over three decades and a Grammy-nominated solo artist, Thomas is returning to the spotlight with his long-anticipated solo album, All Night Days, dropping September 5. Written over the past five years, […]
Snoop Dogg’s reign over the iconic Death Row Records is facing turbulence yet again, this time in the form of a $107 million legal storm. Lydia Harris, the ex-wife of original Death Row investor Michael “Harry-O” Harris, has filed a federal motion to halt all use of the Death Row name and assets. Her claim? […]
1957 – American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952. 1959 – In New York, The Isley Brothers recorded “Shout” at RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World. 1966 – The Beatles album “Revolver” […]