1959 – The play “Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. 1968 – Otis Redding posthumously received a gold record for his single, “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay”. 1969 – Motown bought the Jackson 5 out of their contract with Steeltown. 1982 – Jimmy Sohns […]
Mick Fleetwood, the co-founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac, has been a central figure in the band’s dynamic history. His relationships and experiences have inspired several songs within the band’s repertoire. Here are notable tracks influenced by Fleetwood: 1. “Angel” Written by Stevie Nicks for the 1979 album Tusk, “Angel” reflects her admiration for Fleetwood’s […]
Courtney Love, the iconic frontwoman of Hole, recently captivated audiences with her rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” during an event in London. The performance was part of a celebration for actor and playwright Todd Almond’s new book, Slow Train Coming, which explores the Dylan-inspired musical Girl from the North Country. Love’s […]
1959 – The Drifters recorded “There Goes My Baby.” 1964 – Elvis Presley’s 14th movie, “Kissin’ Cousins,” was released. 1970 – Charles Manson released his album “Lies” to finance his defense against murder charges. 1973 – John Lennon’s visa extension was canceled by the New York Office of the Immigration Department. It had been granted […]
Pink Floyd’s legendary 1972 concert film, Live at Pompeii, has been meticulously restored and is set for a worldwide theatrical release, including IMAX screenings, on April 24, 2025. This restoration offers fans an unparalleled audio-visual experience of the band’s historic performance in the ancient Roman amphitheater of Pompeii. The original 35mm negatives have been […]
1955 – Elvis Presley made his first TV appearance on the “Louisiana Hayride” show. 1960 – Elvis Presley was honorably discharged from the Army. 1963 – Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in a plane crash near Nashville, TN. 1968 – Jerry Lee Lewis opened in the rock musical adaptation of “Othello” in […]
Renowned guitarist Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles, has signed with Frontiers Music Srl and is set to release a new solo album later this year. Expressing his enthusiasm, Felder stated, “So thrilled to be joining the Frontiers family and to finally share this new record with the world! This music means everything to me, […]
At the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, music legend Mick Jagger surprised attendees by presenting the Best Original Song award. The Rolling Stones frontman revealed he wasn’t the first choice for the role, stating that producers initially approached Bob Dylan, who declined. Jagger humorously noted that Dylan suggested finding someone younger, to which […]
1959 – “Cash Box” magazine began using a red ‘bullet’ on its record charts to indicate the records that have the strongest upward movement each week. 1968 – Frankie Lymon died of a heroin overdose. 1970 – In Denmark, Led Zeppelin performed under the name Nobs after the family of Ferdinand von Zeppelin threatened a […]
Paul McCartney has announced the release of his forthcoming book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, set to hit shelves on November 4, 2025. This 528-page volume offers an in-depth chronicle of Wings, the band McCartney formed post-Beatles, highlighting their journey from inception to their rise in the music world. The book […]