The 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala brought music royalty, heartfelt tributes, and powerful performances to the Beverly Hilton on May 17, as the Recording Academy inducted 13 iconic recordings into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Among the honored: Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Santana’s Supernatural, Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman, and Gloria Estefan’s infectious “Conga.” […]
1616 – Composer Johann Jakob Froberger was born. 1884 – Composer Arthur Meulemans was born. 1958 – Bobby Darin’s single, “Splish Splash,” was released as the first eight-track master recording pressed to a plastic 45-RPM disc. 1960 – The Drifters recorded “Save the Last Dance For Me.” 1961 – The Everly Brothers launched their own […]
Eight years after the tragic loss of Chris Cornell, Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd has offered fans a poignant update—and a glimmer of hope. In an emotional tribute posted on May 17, Shepherd revealed that an unreleased Soundgarden track, “The Road Less Traveled,” co-written by Cornell and drummer Matt Cameron, still lingers in the vaults of […]
1965 – The Rolling Stones appeared with Chuck Berry on the television show “Hollywood A-GO-GO.” 1965 – The Beach Boys appeared on the “The Ed Sullivan Show” and performed “Help Me Rhonda.” 1966 – The Beach Boys album “Pet Sounds” was released. 1968 – Tony Joe White recorded “Polk Salad Annie.” 1969 – Jack Casady […]
Bruce Springsteen didn’t hold back during the opening night of his European tour in Manchester, using his platform to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Speaking passionately between songs, Springsteen described the current American leadership as “corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous,” drawing a stark contrast with the America he has long celebrated in his […]
1963 – The Hollies began recording their first sessions for their first album. “Stay with The Hollies” was released in January 1964. 1971 – Two short films by John Lennon were shown at the Cannes Film Festival in France. 1974 – Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) released his first solo album, “Monkey Grip.” It was the […]
The spirit of the Grateful Dead will return to its birthplace this summer as Dead & Company gears up for a monumental celebration at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Marking the band’s 60th anniversary, the surviving members—led by Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and guitarist John Mayer—are set to perform three special shows on August 1, […]
1956 – Buddy Holly got a prescription for contact lenses. He couldn’t get used to wearing them so he continued to use his trademark glasses. 1956 – The Platters released their self-titled debut album on Mecury Records. 1959 – Cliff Richard’s first movie, “Serious Charge,” premiered. 1968 – Paul McCartney and John Lennon were guests […]
1955 – Elvis Presley’s performance in Jacksonville, Florida is the first Presley show at which a riot ensues. After Elvis tells the audience, “Girls, I’ll see you backstage,” he has some of his clothes ripped off but escapes unharmed. 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis is granted a divorce from wife number two, Jane Mitcham, six months […]
Foreigner is ready to hit the stage in a whole new way. The legendary rock band announced plans to launch Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical in partnership with Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company and the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. Set for its world premiere in April 2026, the […]