On Sunday, May 31st, The National’s multi-instrumentalist responded after he was unwittingly dragged into a bizarre conspiracy theory that he’s an instigator in some of the riots that have flared across the country. The insane accusations were that Dessner was a ringleader who paid kids to wreck havoc in Ohio. “Meet Aaron Dressner, he’s an […]
On Tuesday, June 2nd, Chika, Zendaya, Kehlani, SZA, Lizzo and more artists gathered outside LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s home for a peaceful protest led by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, BLM LA’s chapter head Melina Abdullah and Insecure actor Kendrick Sampson. This sit-in demanded to defund the police following the murder of George Floyd, […]
Forrester has announced the guest keynote speaker, musical performer, and conference agenda for its CX North America 2020 virtual experience, which will be held from June 16–18, 2020. Nine-time Grammy Award winner and American music icon Sheryl Crow will also perform for attendees. Crow’s nine studio albums have sold 35 million copies worldwide, five of […]
Over the weekend, many artists have shared their outrage over George Floyd’s death on social media by demanding justice against the police officers responsible, urging an end to racism, making donations and more, some are leaving their homes to speak out in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Protests have spread across the country, and […]
It has been reported that Kiss guitarist Bob Kulick has passed away at the age of 70. “I am heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of my brother Bob Kulick,” Bruce Kulick wrote on Twitter. “His love of music, and his talent as a musician and producer should always be celebrated. […]
Of more that 800,000 people who’ve signed a Change.org petition urging police to ban the use of rubber bullets, Kacey Musgraves signed her name on the dotted line. The petition reads, “There have been various occurrences where peaceful protesters have been shot with rubber bullets by the police, despite them doing nothing wrong to begin […]
On Tuesday, June 2nd, Billie Eilish shared her thoughts about Black Out Tuesday via Instagram. The superstar urged her fans to look for ways to get involved in the fight for racial equality beyond simply posting a black square on social media. “Blackout tuesday was supposed to be about taking a step back from promoting […]
1952 – Frank Sinatra recorded “Birth of the Blues.” 1964 – “The Hollywood Palace” hosted the first appearance of the Rolling Stones. 1972 – The Rolling Stones began their “Exile On Main Street” North American tour in Vancouver with Stevie Wonder as the opening act. 1987 – George Michael’s “I Want Your Sex” was banned […]
Musicians across every genre were posting black boxes yesterday, June 2nd, to disconnect from work to focus on community. The music industry is taking a pause to observe what is being called “Black Out Tuesday”, an “urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.” In honor of yesterday’s action, dozens of artists, from Rihanna […]
1967 – In the U.S., “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released by the Beatles. It was released on June 1 in the U.K. and around the world. 1972 – Dion & The Belmonts reunited for one show at Madison Square Garden. 1978 – Bruce Springsteen’s album, “Darkness On The Edge of Town” was […]