The Who are opening the vault for one of the most revealing albums of their career, giving The Who By Numbers a massive anniversary expansion packed with previously unheard recordings. Due October 30, the new Super Deluxe Edition revisits the band’s 1975 album with five CDs and a Blu-ray, bringing together the newly remastered original […]
More than six decades after “Day Tripper” became part of rock history, Beatles fans are getting the chance to hear the song before one of its most recognizable ingredients had even fallen into place. The Beatles have released an early songwriting recording featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing “Day Tripper” at Lennon’s home in […]
More than four decades after the Grateful Dead turned “Shakedown Street” into a sprawling showcase at Merriweather Post Pavilion, one of the song’s most celebrated live performances is finally getting an official release. The band has released its June 30, 1985 performance of “Shakedown Street,” a roughly 15-minute rendition recorded at the Columbia, Maryland venue […]
Al Jardine reached deep into the Beach Boys catalog for an unexpected musical homecoming during a recent performance in Ohio. The Beach Boys co-founder and his Pet Sounds Band were performing at the Robins Theatre in Warren on August 15 when Jardine opened the encore with “Back Home,” a song with roots stretching all the […]
August 13 has delivered more than its share of unforgettable moments in music, from breakthrough performances and chart triumphs to courtroom drama, accidents and milestones that changed artists’ lives forever. One of the date’s most memorable pop stories came in 2004, when Robbie Williams’ “Angels” was named in a VH1 poll as the best single […]
Morrissey has pulled the plug on his upcoming Las Vegas residency, canceling four performances shortly before the run was scheduled to begin. The former Smiths frontman was expected to perform at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on August 14, 15, 18 and 19. Instead, all four dates have been canceled, with his representatives […]
Barry Manilow has postponed the opening stretch of his upcoming arena tour as he continues recovering from early-stage lung cancer, putting his health ahead of a return to the stage. The veteran entertainer announced that a series of concerts scheduled between late February and mid-March will no longer take place after receiving medical advice from […]
Beatles fans are about to hear something no one knew existed. A previously unheard John Lennon demo titled “Little Girl” will make its official debut as part of the forthcoming deluxe edition of Rubber Soul, adding an unexpected chapter to one of the band’s most celebrated albums. Producer Giles Martin says the recording arrived as […]
Jon Bon Jovi’s long-awaited return to the stage hit an unexpected speed bump after illness forced him to cut a Madison Square Garden concert short. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer ended the performance after about 90 minutes, telling the sold-out crowd he could not continue because he was battling a sinus infection. Before […]
The Beach Boys are stepping away from the stage for the remainder of the summer after announcing the cancellation or postponement of nearly 30 tour dates across the United States and Canada. The legendary group’s current Endless Summer Gold Tour will now pause through early September, with performances expected to resume later in the month. […]