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. […]
Ariana Grande is addressing recent commentary about her voice and highlighting the differences in how such criticism is directed at men versus women. In an interview for the Shut Up Evan podcast with Evan Ross Katz on July 9, Grande, 31, discussed the changes in her voice and the criticism that has followed. She emphasized […]
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, appears to be stepping away from his illustrious music career. On July 9, rapper Rich The Kid shared a text message exchange with Ye, where the music mogul hinted at his retirement from the music industry. “I am retiring from professional music. Not sure what else to […]
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 […]
Suicidal Tendencies have hinted at releasing new music with their current lineup, and the wait is over. The band’s frontman, Mike Muir, along with guitarist Dean Pleasants, Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman on second guitar, Robert Trujillo’s son Tye Trujillo, and Slipknot’s recent outcast Jay Weinberg, have delivered their latest single, “Nós Somos Família.” During […]
Bon Jovi’s latest album, Forever, has made an unexpected mark on the charts, and not in a way the iconic band hoped for. As highlighted by Forbes, the album debuted at No. 5 in its first week but then plummeted completely off the Billboard 200 album sales chart the following week. This makes Forever the […]
Wynonna Judd, the country music star, has an exciting celebration planned to commemorate her 40th anniversary of performing live. On Monday, July 8, the 60-year-old singer announced her return to The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas this December for a trio of Greatest Hits shows. “Sometimes I feel like you just need to throw a […]
English singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, renowned for hits like “Levitating” and “Dance the Night,” released her highly anticipated third studio album, “Radical Optimism,” on May 3. Following the success of her 2021 album “Future Nostalgia,” which solidified her dance-pop prowess, Lipa’s latest project features 11 tracks that mark a bold departure into neo-psychedelic and retro styles. […]
Eminem continues to assert his dominance in the rap game with the release of his much-anticipated music video for “Tobey,” which dropped on Monday, July 8. Featuring fellow Detroit natives Big Sean and BabyTron, the track has generated significant buzz since its debut, and fans have eagerly awaited the accompanying visuals. Directed by the acclaimed […]
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. […]