1961 – Chubby Checker appeared on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and performed “The Twist.” 1964 – The Who failed an audition with EMI. They were known as High Numbers at the time. 1965 – “Get Off My Cloud” was released in the U.K. by the Rolling Stones in the U.K. 1969 – Led Zeppelin’s album […]
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony delivered an unforgettable night of music and tributes as icons like Cher, Mary J. Blige, and Ozzy Osbourne were officially inducted into the prestigious institution. The celebration, held at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, featured performances and speeches from some of music’s biggest names. […]
As The Cure prepares to release their highly anticipated 14th studio album Songs of a Lost World on November 1, frontman Robert Smith has offered fans a glimpse into the mood and tone of the upcoming record. In a 100-minute interview with BBC 6Music’s Matt Everitt, recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, Smith delved […]
1951 – Little Richard held his first recording session in Atlanta, GA. 1954 – Elvis Presley made his first radio appearance on the “Louisiana Hayride.” 1965 – The Beatles were decorated with the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. 1966 – Joan Baez and 123 other anti-draft demonstrators were arrested for blocking the […]
1965 – Jimi Hendrix signed a three-year recording contract with Ed Chalpin. 1968 – Led Zeppelin made its official performance debut in England. 1968 – Stevie Wonder’s single “For Once In My Life” was released. 1976 – Ike and Tina Turner split their musical act. 1977 – “Slip Slidin’ Away,” by Paul Simon, was released. 1987 – […]
No one makes an entrance quite like Mötley Crüe. The iconic rock band—Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, and John 5—kicked off their Höllywood Takeöver tour on October 7 with a small-venue show at The Troubadour, and their arrival was anything but conventional. True to their rebellious spirit, the band rolled up to the venue […]
It’s been 60 years since The Doors burst onto the music scene, and the band’s legacy shows no signs of fading. Drummer John Densmore recently reflected on this milestone, marveling at the longevity of the group formed in Los Angeles in 1965. “When I was a kid, 60 years old seemed like, ‘Well, you’ll be […]
Celine Dion may be the queen of ballads, but even she can get teary-eyed—especially when Kelly Clarkson is involved. The legendary Canadian singer took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to share a heartfelt message of gratitude to Clarkson for her recent cover of Dion’s iconic Titanic theme, “My Heart Will Go On,” during an […]
Due to overwhelming demand, the Eagles have expanded their highly successful Las Vegas residency at the Sphere, adding four more shows in February 2025. This brings the iconic band’s total number of scheduled performances at the state-of-the-art venue to 20, with the likelihood of even more dates being added. A Residency in High Demand The […]
Rock legends Neil Young and Stephen Stills took a trip down memory lane during a charity concert at Harvest Moon: A Gathering in Lake Hughes, California, on October 5th. The event raised funds for The Painted Turtle, a summer camp for children with serious illnesses, and The Bridge School, an organization Young has long supported. […]