1960 – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned payola. 1965 – The song “Yesterday/Act Naturally” was released by the Beatles. 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Plastic Ono Band made their live debut at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Concert. Eric Clapton was on guitar. 1969 – The Toronto Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Festival […]
Justin Timberlake has reached a plea agreement nearly three months after his arrest for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York. The 43-year-old singer is set to appear in court on Friday, Sept. 13, where he will plead guilty to a reduced charge, as reported by TMZ and the Associated Press. Despite Timberlake’s lawyer, […]
This week, Eminem’s 2005 greatest hits compilation Curtain Call: The Hits has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first hip-hop album to spend 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. On the chart dated September 14, the album ranked at No. 198, with 8,000 equivalent album units earned between August 30 and September 5, according […]
Billy Strings seems to be everywhere these days, and now he’s teamed up with alt-country icon Margo Price on her latest release, “Too Stoned To Cry.” This new track marks a shift for Price, as she moves from her usual psychedelic country-rock into a more traditional country sound, which has been well-received. Margo Price shared […]
When two titans of modern metal like Lamb of God and Mastodon collide, you get the explosive single, “Floods of Triton.” Available on all streaming platforms, this track serves as a powerful conclusion to their co-headlining tour, celebrating Leviathan and Ashes of the Wake. “Floods of Triton” showcases the signature strengths of both bands. Randy […]
Despite being the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is far from impressed with the institution. In a recent interview with The Real Music Observer, Clapton criticized the Hall for excluding pivotal figures in rock and blues, calling it a “frat boys club.” Clapton’s […]
The Winstock Country Music Festival has announced its headliners for the June 2025 event, featuring country stars Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis. Scheduled for June 20-21 in Winsted, Minnesota, the festival promises an exciting weekend of performances. Jordan Davis is set to headline Friday night, while Thomas Rhett will close out the festival on Saturday. […]
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Wednesday, September 11, at New York’s UBS Arena, with a star-studded night full of performances, memorable moments, and major wins. Hosted by Billboard, the red carpet was buzzing, and the performances inside left the audience in awe. Taylor Swift led the pack with 12 nominations, and […]
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has revealed he recently welcomed a daughter outside of his 21-year marriage to Jordyn Blum. Grohl, 55, announced the news via Instagram on September 10, explaining that he plans to be a loving and supportive parent to his new child, though he has not disclosed the mother’s identity. “I’ve recently […]
Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi stepped into a heroic role on Tuesday, September 10, when he helped save a distressed woman from the edge of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville. The 62-year-old singer, who was filming a music video nearby, spotted the woman on the bridge’s ledge and approached her with a companion. […]