The Foo Fighters have dusted off a decades-old project to honor one of punk’s most iconic bands. On Tuesday, the band released their explosive cover of Minor Threat’s “I Don’t Wanna Hear It,” nearly 30 years after recording the original instrumental tracks. The song, a staple from Minor Threat’s 1981 debut EP, finally got vocals […]
1964 – “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann was released in the U.K. 1965 – Wilson Pickett’s “In The Midnight Hour” was released. 1967 – Bobbie Gentry recorded “Ode to Billie Joe.” 1968 – Eric Clapton announced that Cream would break up following a farewell tour. 1971 – Three Dog Night’s “Liar” was released. […]
The King of Crunk is heading to the Empire State this summer. Lil Jon, the Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and hype master behind hits like “Turn Down for What” and “Get Low,” is officially joining the 2025 Great New York State Fair lineup. Organizers announced Tuesday morning that Lil Jon will take the stage at Suburban […]
In an unexpected yet powerful crossover, Dolly Parton and Mötley Crüe have struck gold—again. Their reimagined duet of the 1985 Crüe classic “Home Sweet Home” has climbed to No. 1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Songs chart, nearly four decades after the song’s original release. The refreshed version celebrates the 40th anniversary of the beloved […]
Kelly Clarkson’s last-minute cancellation of her July 4 Las Vegas residency debut shocked fans—but new reports suggest her vocal strain wasn’t the whole story. Though Clarkson cited vocal issues as the reason for postponing her highly anticipated show at Caesars Palace, insiders claim she’s been quietly grappling with emotional and physical challenges tied to personal […]
1958 – The first gold record album was presented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The award went to the soundtrack “Oklahoma!” 1969 – Marianne Faithfull took an overdose of barbiturates on the set of the movie “Ned Kely.” 1970 – “The Everly Brothers Show” was launched on ABC-TV as a summer series. […]
1955 – The Bill Haley & His Comets single “Rock Around the Clock” hit #1 on Billboard’s Pop charts. This was the first time a rock and roll recording accomplished this feat. 1956 – Dick Clark made his debut as host of “Bandstand” on a Philadelphia TV station. The name of the show was changed […]
Country music fans are in for a treat this week as two of the genre’s biggest voices—Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton—join forces for a highly anticipated new track titled “A Song to Sing.” Announced Monday, July 7 via Instagram, the surprise collaboration has already ignited excitement online. While the duo has kept most details under […]
Benson Boone’s star power was undeniable as he lit up the Plains of Abraham mainstage at Quebec’s Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), playing to a staggering crowd of nearly 90,000 fans on July 5. The 23-year-old singer, whose breakout hit “Beautiful Things” continues to dominate charts across North America, brought both emotional intensity and high-octane […]
Drake continues to widen the gap between himself and the rest of the hip-hop world. With the success of his new single, “What Did I Miss?,” the Toronto superstar now boasts a staggering 82 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100—cementing his position as the genre’s most dominant chart force. The chart milestone has […]