1941 – “Memories of You” was recorded by Sonny Dunham and his orchestra. 1950 – “The Gene Autry Show” premiered on CBS-TV. 1977 – Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” was released. 1977 – In Oakland, CA, Judas Priest opened for Led Zeppelin for the first time. 1980 – Keith Godchaux (Grateful Dead) died of injuries that […]
In case you haven’t caught the Charli XCX fever that’s been sweeping social media, let me be the first to inform you: it’s the summer of Charli XCX. Her album “Brat,” with its lime green cover and sans serif font, has become an instant icon, especially on TikTok. Even the New York City MTA has […]
Portland, Oregon-based tribute band FooVana had a special guest at their show in Vancouver, Washington, on Thursday evening: original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. “Get down here to Georgie’s Garage and Grill! Show’s about to start! Oh yeah that’s right… Somebody else is here!!!” the band announced on social media, sharing a photo of Novoselic, much […]
Get ready to straighten that Stetson and bolo because the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards has a date. The milestone ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas—the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. This will be the third consecutive year that […]
Snoop Dogg has been named the greatest rapper of all time according to a recent Family Feud survey, surpassing fellow Hip-Hop legends like 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., and JAY-Z. The revelation came during a recent episode of the beloved game show, where music stars Tori Kelly and Meghan Trainor led their teams in guessing the […]
It’s been nearly four years since Jason Hook parted ways with Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP), and the split was far from amicable. At one point, Hook suggested he had been issued a gag order to prevent him from discussing the details of his departure. Now, with a new band called Flat Black, Hook seems […]
The Kennedy Center has revealed the honorees for the 47th annual Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing extraordinary lifetime artistic achievements. This year’s illustrious recipients include director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt, jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer Arturo Sandoval, the historic Apollo Theater, and the four surviving members of the legendary […]
As fans eagerly await Cardi B’s sophomore album, the Grammy-winning rapper has taken to social media to address Joe Budden’s recent criticisms of her project rollout. During a heated Twitter Spaces session on Thursday, July 18, Cardi B fired back at Budden, making strong allegations against the rapper-turned-podcaster. “Bro, I gave you a lap dance […]
Taylor Swift’s three-month domination of the Billboard 200 has come to an end, as her album “The Tortured Poets Department” falls from the top spot to No. 4. Released in April, the album enjoyed a 12-week run at No. 1, moving 82,000 units in its 13th week on the chart dated July 27. Swift’s spot […]
1954 – Elvis Presley’s first single was released by Sun Records. It was “That’s All Right” b/w “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” 1966 – Frank Sinatra, at the age of 50, married 20-year-old actress Mia Farrow. 1969 – The Spencer Davis group broke up. 1975 – Orleans’ “Dance With Me” was released. 1976 – Deep Purple […]