Bruce Springsteen has officially announced the upcoming release of Tracks Vol. II: The Lost Albums, a comprehensive collection of previously unreleased material spanning from 1983 to 2018. This sequel to his 1998 box set, Tracks, aims to offer fans an in-depth look into the evolution of Springsteen’s music over three and a half decades. The […]
Lou Gramm, the original lead singer of Foreigner, has revealed that the band’s 2024 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame played a pivotal role in resolving longstanding issues with his former bandmates. Gramm departed from Foreigner in 1990 due to personal and professional differences with guitarist Mick Jones. However, the honor of […]
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 […]
1958 – Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” was released. 1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience began its first British tour. The show featured the first time that Hendrix set a guitar on fire. In 2008, the scorched instrument sold for more than $450,000 at auction. 1969 – Led Zeppelin’s debut album was released in the […]
1958 – Eddie Cochran recorded “Summertime Blues.” 1964 – Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London announced the Beatles would be cast in wax. 1966 – Gary Lewis recorded “Green Grass.” 1967 – Van Morrison recorded “Brown Eyed Girl.” 1969 – Joe Cocker played his first American concert. 1970 – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s “Woodstock” […]
On March 22, 2025, Dead & Company paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Phil Lesh, co-founder and bassist of the Grateful Dead, during their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The band performed “Box of Rain,” a song closely associated with Lesh, marking the first time they played it since his passing in October […]
1957 – Ricky Nelson recorded his first songs. 1964 – “Funny Girl” opened on Broadway starring Barbra Streisand. 1964 – Pete Best (Beatles) appeared live on the TV show “I’ve Got a Secret.” 1965 – It was announced that Jeff Beck would take Eric Clapton’s place in the Yardbirds. 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko […]
1958 – Elvis Presley was sworn in as a private in the U.S. Army. 1965 – Bill Wyman was knocked unconscious by an electrical shock from a microphone stand. It was the first date of the Rolling Stones anniversary tour. 1966 – The New York State Assembly passed a bill making it a misdemeanor to […]
1959 – Bobby Rydell made his first TV appearance, on “American Bandstand.” 1960 – Elvis Presley made his first post-Army recording. Today in Elvis History 1961 – Ricky Nelson recorded “Hello Mary Lou.” 1963 – Jan & Dean recorded “Surf City.” 1965 – The first Motown tour of the U.K. began. 1968 – Eric Clapton, […]
In a recent interview with MOJO magazine, Queen guitarist Brian May revealed that the band might release new material, marking their first original music in nearly 30 years. May stated, “I think it could happen,” emphasizing that both he and drummer Roger Taylor are continually writing and developing ideas in their studios. He added, “I […]