Every band usually has a grounded member who holds things together, but Led Zeppelin defied this norm. The band’s virtuosity was highlighted when a radio station held a national poll for the greatest vocalist, guitarist, drummer, and bassist. Remarkably, fans voted Led Zeppelin members as winners in all categories. Their collective talent brought a fresh […]
1960 – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned payola. 1965 – The song “Yesterday/Act Naturally” was released by the Beatles. 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Plastic Ono Band made their live debut at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Concert. Eric Clapton was on guitar. 1969 – The Toronto Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Festival […]
The Beatles started a four-week run at number one on the UK Singles chart with ‘She Loves You’. The song was a worldwide hit and it topped the charts in Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and the US as well. 1969 – The Rolling Stones released their second compilation album ‘Through the Past, Darkly […]
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young have unveiled previously unheard recordings from their historic September 20, 1969 concert at New York City’s Fillmore East. This show, part of their first tour, took place just a month after their iconic Woodstock performance. The live album, Live At The Fillmore East, 1969, is set for release on October […]
Sting is gearing up to hit the road with his newly formed STING 3.0 power trio, and fans are in for a treat with fresh music added to the setlist. The legendary musician has released “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart),” his first new song since his 2021 album, The Bridge. The energetic track, […]
Journey’s co-headlining Summer Stadium Tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller Band could easily have been named after one of their classic albums, Raised on Radio. Their concert at Phoenix’s Chase Field on Friday, Aug. 23, was a multi-generational celebration of rock hits that thrilled fans from start to finish. The night kicked off in […]
1965 – Bob Dylan’s album “Highway 61 Revisited” was released. 1968 – The first Beatles single on their own Apple Records was released in the U.K. The single was “Hey Jude” b/w “Revolution.” 1968 – The Byrds’ “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” album was released in the U.S. 1969 – The 3-day Texas International Pop Festival […]
The long-standing legal feud between Joey Ramone’s brother, Mitchel Hyman (aka Mickey Leigh), and Johnny Ramone’s widow, Linda Cummings-Ramone, has flared up again, this time over control of the Ramones’ legacy. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, August 23, in Manhattan federal court, Leigh accuses Cummings-Ramone of violating federal trademark law in her alleged efforts […]
Mötley Crüe has officially announced their upcoming three-song EP, Cancelled, set to drop on October 4. As a preview, the legendary rockers have released a studio version of their cover of the Beastie Boys’ iconic hit “Fight for Your Right,” a track they’ve been energizing fans with during their recent live performances. The Cancelled EP […]
AC/DC’s iconic album Back In Black has reached a monumental milestone in music history. On August 21st, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the 1980 release as 27-times platinum, signifying over 27 million units sold in the United States alone. This achievement propels the hard rock classic past the Eagles’ Hotel California, securing […]