1940 – Lanny Ross recorded “Moonlight and Roses.” 1958 – Eddie Cochran recorded “C’mon Everybody.” 1962 – The BBC banned the song “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. 1966 – The self-titled debut album from The Monkees was released.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is shaping up to be as much a spectacle as an honor for the artists entering the hallowed ranks. Scheduled for November 8 in Los Angeles, the event will showcase a parade of high-profile presenters and musical performances alongside the formal inductions. Among the confirmed […]
Rock legend Gene Simmons found himself in the headlines this week after reportedly losing consciousness while driving and crashing into a parked vehicle in Malibu, California. According to reports, Simmons was behind the wheel of a Lincoln Navigator on the Pacific Coast Highway when the incident occurred, veering across lanes before colliding with a stationary […]
Dolly Parton recently put swirling health speculations to rest in a candid video published on her social media. At age 79, the country legend reassured fans that she’s “not dying” and jokingly declared, “I ain’t dead yet.” The message came shortly after her sister, Freida Parton, requested prayers in an online post, which many interpreted […]
1959 – Bobby Darin became the youngest performer to headline the Sands Hotel’s Copa Room in Las Vegas, NV. Johnny Mathis held the previous record (he had been 23). 1964 – The Rolling Stones announced they had cancelled a planned tour in South Africa because of an anti-apartheid embargo by the British Musicians’ Union. 1967 […]
Alter Bridge Unleashes “What Lies Within” Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Eighth Album Following the explosive return with “Silent Divide,” Alter Bridge is keeping the momentum roaring with their second single, “What Lies Within.” This track dives headfirst into the band’s signature heavy riffage and haunting lyrical depths, offering fans a gritty, melodic taste of what’s to […]
1956 – The show “Lawrence Welk’s Top Tunes and New Talent” debuted. 1957 – Jerry Lee Lewis recorded the song “Great Balls Of Fire.” 1968 – Cass Elliot debuted as a solo act in Las Vegas, NV. She cancelled the two-week gig after one night because of a throat hemorrhage. 1980 – Prince released the […]
Country music fans were sent into a mild panic this week when Freida Parton, the younger sister of legend Dolly Parton, took to Facebook asking for prayers for her iconic sibling. But as of Tuesday, Freida is walking it back—clarifying that her request was heartfelt, not cause for alarm. “I didn’t mean to scare anyone,” […]
Mary J. Blige is trading the stage lights for the silver screen in royal fashion. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is set to release her very first concert film, Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden, premiering exclusively in theaters for two nights only—November 5 and 8. Captured during a sold-out […]
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony promises to be a dazzling celebration of musical greatness, with a glittering array of presenters ready to grace the stage. Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Questlove, Raye, and Twenty One Pilots are among the top names presenting awards to the newest members […]