Bruce Springsteen turned Boston’s TD Garden into something far bigger than a concert venue Sunday night. For nearly three hours, the rock icon delivered a performance that felt equal parts revival meeting, protest rally, and arena-sized rock show. Backed by the E Street Band and joined throughout the night by guitarist Tom Morello, Springsteen leaned […]
May 26 has delivered its share of unforgettable moments across the music world, from landmark releases and television appearances to headline-making celebrity events and tragic live concert incidents. Back in 1965, The Rolling Stones continued their rapid rise in America with an appearance on the television music program “Shindig!” Sharing the stage with Jackie DeShannon, […]
Billboard is turning up the spotlight on some of music’s most influential women as the 2026 Women in Music celebration prepares to bring together artists, executives, and cultural powerhouses for one of the industry’s biggest annual events. Set for April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the ceremony continues Billboard’s long-running tradition of […]
May 20 stands as one of those dates where music history seems determined to keep things interesting. From the birth of rock and roll anthems to scandals, movie premieres, and even a shocking baseball stadium attack, the day has delivered unforgettable moments across decades. The story begins in 1954 when Bill Haley and His Comets […]
Music history on May 19 reads like a crash course in the evolution of modern popular culture. From Baroque composers to arena rock icons, the date has produced milestones that shaped recording technology, artist independence, and some of the most recognizable songs ever released. One of the earliest entries dates back to 1616 with the […]
The Rolling Stones are proving once again that nostalgia still sells, especially when it comes with cutting-edge technology and a little chaos. The legendary rock group has released the music video for “In the Stars,” the lead visual from its upcoming album Foreign Tongues, and the result feels like a collision between classic rock mythology […]
May 18 has delivered more than a few memorable moments in music history, spanning the rise of rock legends, quirky novelty hits, and one of the biggest pop albums of the late 1990s. Back in 1963, The Beatles kicked off their third tour across the United Kingdom in Slough, England. At the start of the […]
May 15 has delivered no shortage of memorable moments across rock, pop, and entertainment history, spanning groundbreaking albums, major career milestones, and iconic honors. Back in 1963, The Hollies entered the studio to begin recording sessions for what would become their debut album, Stay with The Hollies. The project arrived the following January and helped […]
Music history fans have plenty to celebrate on May 14, a date packed with memorable moments that helped shape rock, pop and entertainment culture across several decades. Back in 1956, rock pioneer Buddy Holly received a prescription for contact lenses. Despite trying the new look, Holly stuck with the thick black glasses that would later […]
Rock history has never exactly been quiet, and May 13 proved that point repeatedly across decades of unforgettable headlines, groundbreaking music, and larger-than-life personalities. The date carries one of the earliest examples of rock and roll frenzy spiraling out of control. In 1955, Elvis Presley triggered chaos during a concert in Jacksonville, Florida after inviting […]