In an unprecedented move, over 200 renowned artists, including Billie Eilish, R.E.M., and Kacey Musgraves, have united under the Artist Rights Alliance (ARA) to address the burgeoning issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. Their open letter, a clarion call for respect and fair compensation, condemns the exploitation of AI to create music […]
1959 – The BBC banned the Coasters song “Charlie Brown” because of the word “spitball.” Two weeks later the BBC changed its position on the song. 1960 – The Everly Brothers made their British concert debut. 1965 – “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs was released. 1969 – Jim Morrison was arrested […]
The Rocklahoma Music Festival, slated for August 30 through September 1, 2024, in Pryor, Oklahoma, promises a seismic celebration of rock music, featuring an electrifying lineup that reads like a who’s who of the rock genre. With Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, and Slipknot headlining, the festival is set to be an unforgettable end-of-summer event, drawing fans […]
1963 – “Best Foot Forward” with Liza Minnelli opened in New York City. 1964 – The Beach Boys recorded “I Get Around.” 1965 – Freddie & the Dreamers recorded “Do The Freddie.” 1965 – The Beach Boys appeared on ABC-TV’s “Shindig!” and performed “Do You Wanna Dance?” 1978 – KISS released the album “Double Platinum.” […]
Billie Eilish recently found herself at the center of a storm stirred by passionate Taylor Swift fans, the Swifties, after remarks she made regarding the environmental impact of music industry practices. In a Billboard interview, Eilish expressed concern over artists releasing numerous vinyl variants of their albums, a move seen as detrimental to sustainability efforts. […]
Rock duo The Black Keys, composed of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, are set to energize fans with their latest musical endeavor, “Ohio Players.” Coinciding with the album’s release on April 5, the band has also announced their International Players Tour, promising a series of dynamic performances across North America this autumn. Following a spirited […]
In a revealing episode of his iHeartRadio podcast, Paul McCartney: A Life in Lyrics, music legend Paul McCartney shared an intriguing anecdote about the genesis of The Beatles’ landmark 1967 album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” According to McCartney, the album’s iconic title was born from a simple misunderstanding. While on a flight with […]
Carrie Underwood’s rise to stardom wasn’t just a fairytale. The American Idol champion, now a seasoned artist with eight Grammys, knows the juggling act of motherhood and a thriving career. But her impact goes beyond balancing act. Underwood’s debut album, “Some Hearts,” blurred the lines between country and pop, becoming a massive hit across genres. […]
1961 – Troy Shondell recorded “This Time.” 1963 – Fats Domino signed with ABC-Paramount after his Imperial contract ended. 1964 – John Lennon was reunited with his father after 17 years. 1966 – The first single under just the name David Bowie was released for the song “Do Anything You Say.” The song was performed […]
This year’s CMT Awards are shaping up to be an unforgettable night of music, especially with the announcement that country music powerhouses Little Big Town and Sugarland will share the stage for a highly anticipated performance. This marks a significant moment, as it will be the first time since 2013 that these two groups have […]