1939 – “Let’s Dance” was recorded by Benny Goodman and his orchestra. 1962 – James Brown recorded “Live at the Apollo, Volume I.” 1963 – The Beatles left Great Britain for their first tour outside of their homeland. 1970 – U.S. President Richard Nixon appealed to radio broadcasters to screen songs with lyrics that urge […]
Doechii kicked off her “Live From the Swamp” Tour in style, bringing a bold blend of performance art, hip-hop finesse, and pop culture savvy to Chicago’s Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on October 14. The Tampa-born rapper-singer fused her 2022 breakout track “Persuasive” with Charli XCX’s electrifying “360” from the Brat album, creating a moment of […]
1941 – “Clarinet a la King” was recorded by Benny Goodman and his orchestra. 1962 – Steveland Morris Judkins, later known as Little Stevie Wonder, at the age of 12 recorded his first single. The song was “Thank you for Loving Me All the Way.” 1972 – The musical “Pippin” premiered at the Imperial Theater […]
When Thomas Rhett decided to shake up one of his signature tracks, he did it with a healthy dose of humor and a little help from a familiar face—or rather, a former rival. The country star’s song “Old Trick,” originally released in 2024 as part of his album About a Woman, is getting a playful […]
When Black Sabbath reunited for their farewell performance in July 2025, it wasn’t just a momentous musical event. For bassist Geezer Butler, it was a deeply personal reunion with a lifelong friend, Ozzy Osbourne, whom he hadn’t seen or spoken to in six years. The rift, rooted in personal tensions involving their wives, kept the […]
Legendary guitarist David Gilmour has unequivocally declared that he will never perform alongside his former Roger Waters, marking what many see as the final chapter in one of rock’s longest-running feuds. In a rare joint interview with his wife and songwriting partner Polly Samson, featured in The Telegraph, Gilmour stated plainly: “There is no possible way that I […]
Superstar Mariah Carey has been named the 2026 Person of the Year by MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy. The announcement, made on October 21, highlighted Carey’s impact not only as a chart-topping artist but as a committed humanitarian and advocate for underserved communities. Carey’s achievements span more than hits — she co-founded […]
Sid Wilson, the dynamic turntablist of Slipknot, has made good on a vow he made to the late Bushwick Bill of Geto Boys fame by helping Bushwick’s son launch his own music career. Wilson’s newly founded imprint, Vomit Face Records, just signed the younger artist — fulfilling a “promise to the spirit” of Bushwick Bill. Wilson explained that […]
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane has publicly diagnosed himself with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, marking a pivotal moment in his ongoing journey of self-discovery and recovery. His revelations come in his newly released memoir, Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man, where he details hearing voices during psychotic breaks and experiencing intense paranoia during a crisis […]
Country-rap artist Jelly Roll (real name Jason Bradley DeFord) has achieved a remarkable milestone: he’s shed nearly 200 pounds since 2022, revealing a dramatic transformation at Sydney Airport while arriving for his first-ever Australian headlining tour. At roughly 40 years old, Jelly Roll weighed over 540–550 lbs at his heaviest. His new appearance is being met […]