Mötley Crüe fans have something exciting to look forward to in 2024, as the band is set to release new music. Nikki Sixx, the band’s bassist, confirmed this development on social media, adding to the anticipation. Sixx is also collaborating with Rob Minkoff, known for co-directing “The Lion King,” on a new music-related animation project. […]
1962 – Bob Dylan’s first single “Mixed-Up Confusion” was released. 1966 – Chad & Jeremy and Don Ho were guests on ABC-TV’s “Batman.” 1967 – Dick Clark announced that he was making a film, “The Love Children,” about hippies. 1968 – Tommy James and the Shondells released “Crimson & Clover.” 1972 – Alexander’s department store […]
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” […]
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 […]
Legendary rocker Rod Stewart is set to charm music lovers with a brand new album, ‘Swing Fever,’ scheduled for release on February 23, 2024. This exciting collaboration with Jools Holland brings a fresh take on 13 classic big band numbers, marking a delightful shift from Stewart’s rock roots to the vibrant world of swing. Ahead […]
Geddy Lee, the renowned frontman of Rush, has shared a poignant glimpse into his creative process with the release of two demos from his 2000 solo project, “My Favorite Headache.” The demos, including a track titled “Gone,” poignantly address the tragic loss of Neil Peart’s daughter, Selena Taylor, in a car accident in 1997. In […]
1956 – Alan Freed’s “Rock Rock Rock” film (with Connie Francis singing for Tuesday Weld) was released. 1963 – The Beatles appeared on the British TV show “Juke Box Jury.” 1966 – Nancy Sinatra appeared on “Frank Sinatra: A Man & His Music Part II” on CBS-TV. 1984 – Michael Jackson testified in Chicago, IL, […]
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 […]
1965 – The Beatles played in their hometown of Liverpool for the last time. 1980 – John Lennon gave his last interview. It was with Jonathan Cott of Rolling Stone. 1997 – Carl Edward Hunter, manager of Ray Charles, was arrested in Japan on suspicion of marijuana possession. 1997 – Toni Braxton filed suit against […]
1956 – Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash recorded together (the Million Dollar Quartet). The session would not be released for 25 years. 1961 – Gene Chandler’s “Duke of Earl” was released. 1971 – The Montreaux Casino was destroyed by fire during a show by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of […]