In a moment that thrilled fans and made music history, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two surviving members of The Beatles, reunited for a rare on-stage performance at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday night. The duo joined forces during the encore of McCartney’s concert, delivering electrifying renditions of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band […]
Category: Oldies
Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Reflects on Peace Out Tour and Debuts New Band Close Enemies
The end of Aerosmith’s storied touring career came earlier than expected after Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury forced the band to cancel their highly anticipated Peace Out farewell tour. While only three shows were performed in September 2023, the Boston rock legends left an indelible impression, proving they were still at the top of their […]
Lady Gaga and AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Share a Rocking Surprise Duet in Carpool Karaoke Christmas Special
Christmas came early for Lady Gaga — and her fans — as the pop icon returned for a festive Carpool Karaoke special. Hosted by Zane Lowe, who filled in for usual host James Corden, the episode was already packed with holiday cheer when a rock legend joined the party: AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson. An Epic […]
U2’s Larry Mullen Jr. Opens Up About Dyscalculia Diagnosis and New Documentary
Larry Mullen Jr., drummer and co-founder of U2, has revealed his diagnosis with dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects his ability to process numbers and, crucially for a musician, to count bars of music. In a recent interview with Sunday Times Radio, the 63-year-old shared his struggles with numbers, a challenge that has accompanied him […]
This Day in Music History – December 13th
1961 – The Beatles signed with manager Brian Epstein. 1966 – Jimi Hendrix released the single “Foxy Lady.” The title was misprinted as “Foxey Lady” on the U.S. version of the album “Are You Experienced.” 1974 – George Harrison had lunch with U.S. President Gerald Ford at the White House. 1975 – Foghat’s “Slow Ride” […]
This Day in Music History – December 12th
1964 – The Righteous Brothers “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” was released. 1968 – “Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus” was recorded. It was not shown publicly until its release in late 1996. 1970 – Little Richard was charged with “larceny by trick” in Miami Beach, FL, by Blacks, Inc. The group claimed that Little […]
Guns N’ Roses Announce 2025 Europe and Middle East Tour
Rock legends Guns N’ Roses are heading back on the road in 2025 for a massive tour across Europe and the Middle East. The tour kicks off on May 23 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and concludes on July 31 at Germany’s renowned Wacken Open Air music festival. Special Guests and Collaborations […]
This Day in Music History – December 10th
1949 – Fats Domino cut eight tracks during his first recording session at Cosimo Matassa’s J&M Studios. 1959 – The four male members of the Platters were acquitted on charges of aiding and abetting prostitution, lewdness and assignation. The charges stemmed from their August 10, 1959 arrest in Cincinnati, OH. 1963 – Donny Osmond made […]
Sean Ono Lennon Reflects on John Lennon’s Legacy and Yoko Ono’s Enduring Love
This week marks 44 years since John Lennon’s tragic death, and his son, Sean Ono Lennon, is opening up about how the loss continues to resonate with his family. In an interview with BBC Radio 6 Music, Sean revealed that Yoko Ono, now 91, still deeply mourns her late husband and speaks of him daily. […]
This Day in Music History – December 6th
1968 – James Taylor’s self-titled album was released in Britain. 1968 – Elvis Presley received one of 66,000 letters that U.S. President Nixon sent out to potential administrative office holders. 1969 – The Rolling Stones released the album “Beggar’s Banquet.” 1970 – “Gimme Shelter” opened in the U.S. It is a documentary film about the […]