1980 – Donna Summer became the first act to sign with Geffen Records. 1988 – Over 3,000 East Germans gathered at the Berlin Wall to hear Michael Jackson. Jackson was performing a concert on the other side of the wall in West Berlin. Today in Michael Jackson History 1998 – Loretta Lynn appeared on the […]
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This Day in Music History – June 18th
1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience made its debut performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in California. 1976 – ABBA performed for Sweden’s King and his Queen-to-be on the eve of their Royal Wedding. 1977 – Johnny Rotten (Sex Pistols) was slashed on his face and hands by some kids armed with knives. 1995 – […]
Post Malone Announces New Country Album “F-1 Trillion” for August 16 Release
Post Malone is gearing up to take the music scene by storm once again with his upcoming album, “F-1 Trillion”, set for release on August 16. The announcement came on Tuesday when the artist, known for his genre-blending style, shared a photo of a billboard unveiling the album’s title and release date. “Sup motherfuckas…F-1 Trillion […]
Stevie Nicks Reflects on Christine McVie’s Loss: “Fleetwood Mac is No More Without Her”
In a recent interview, Stevie Nicks opened up about the profound impact of losing her Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie and the implications it has for the band’s future. McVie passed away in autumn 2022 after a stroke, a loss Nicks describes as “devastating.” “It was all stunningly strange, because there wasn’t any lead up […]
Serj Tankian: The Multi-Talented Voice of Rebellion and Resilience
Serj Tankian, best known as the dynamic frontman of System of a Down (SOAD), embodies a fascinating blend of artistry and activism. This heavy metal icon, who can shift seamlessly from gut-wrenching screams to the tender strains of Armenian folk songs, is a man of many talents and passions. As he launches his memoir, Down […]
This Day in Music History – June 17th
1957 – “At the Hop” was released by Danny & the Juniors. 1964 – The Supremes’ “Where Did Our Love Go” was released. It became their first song to get to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. 1965 – The Kinks arrived in New York City to start their first U.S. […]
Nickelback Crowned the Kings of Dad Rock in New Survey
The results are in, and Nickelback has clinched the title of the ultimate dad rock band in a new survey conducted by merch website Merchoid. The poll, which asked 3,000 Americans which band they believed epitomizes dad rock today, saw Nickelback emerge victorious with 26% of the vote. This put the Canadian rockers well ahead […]
George Strait Sets U.S. Attendance Record Amid Country Music’s Boom Year
Country music is riding a wave of unparalleled success, and George Strait just added another impressive milestone to the genre’s banner year. On Saturday, the country legend drew a staggering 110,905 fans to his concert at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, setting a new record for the highest attendance at a ticketed concert in […]
Normani’s Resilient Rise: From Fifth Harmony to Solo Stardom with “Dopamine”
Normani Kordei’s evolution from a member of the chart-topping girl group Fifth Harmony to a formidable solo artist is a powerful story of resilience, determination, and artistic growth. Her debut album, Dopamine, released six years after her departure from the group, stands as a testament to her perseverance through personal and professional challenges. Normani’s journey […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs Returns New York’s Key to the City Amid Assault Allegations
Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned New York’s Key to the City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams, following the emergence of disturbing video evidence of Combs allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, in 2016. The footage, which surfaced earlier this month, showed Combs physically attacking Cassie in a hotel hallway, aligning with details she had […]