1957 – Little Richard recorded “Lucille.” 1957 – The Cavern Club opened for business in Liverpool, England. The rock club was where the Beatles began. 1965 – The first Guess Who album, “Shakin’ All Over,” was released. 1970 – John Lennon’s London Art gallery exhibit of erotic lithographs, Bag One, was closed by Scotland Yard […]
London is the temporary home of a rock-and-roll treasure trove as some of the most iconic guitars in music history go on display. These legendary instruments, which belonged to the late guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck, will soon find new owners as they head to auction on January 22. Christie’s, the esteemed auction house, offered a […]
Three decades after its groundbreaking debut, Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance is making a grand return. A 90-minute extended special, Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later, will premiere in select theaters across the U.S. and UK on January 27 and 28. The special will be available for streaming on Paramount+ starting February 12, 2025. […]
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will go on as scheduled on February 2, 2025, despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and displaced thousands. The ceremony, airing live on CBS, will now serve a dual purpose: celebrating the year’s top musical achievements and raising funds for wildfire relief efforts. […]
Under the sweltering sun of California’s Central Valley, thousands gathered at the Toyota Amphitheatre, united by a singular purpose—to see the legendary Willie Nelson. As the sun dipped below the horizon and a cool breeze swept through the crowd, Nelson took the stage with his iconic, weathered guitar, Trigger, launching into “Whiskey River” and capturing […]
A long-awaited statue honoring legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher has been unveiled outside Belfast’s Ulster Hall, but the tribute has quickly struck a sour note with fans. Unveiled by Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray, the statue was crafted by Anto Brennan, Jessica Checkley, and David O’Brien of Bronze Art Ireland. The design was inspired by […]
1957 – Fats Domino recorded “I’m Walkin’.” 1960 – Bobby Darin, Della Reese and Connie Francis performed together on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” 1964 – The Beatles made their first appearance on U.S. television in a film clip shown on the “Jack Paar Show.” It was a performance of the song “She Loves You.” 1967 […]
Music fans at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, rang in the New Year with a rock-and-roll celebration to remember. Jason Bonham, son of the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, joined Billy Joel onstage during Joel’s New Year’s Eve concert to perform the Zeppelin classic “Whole Lotta Love”—a surprise that thrilled the crowd […]
1961 – The Beach Boys played a show under this name for the first time at a Ritchie Valens memorial concert in Long Beach, CA. 1969 – Jimi Hendrix introduced his new Band of Gypsys at a show at the Fillmore East in New York. Parts of that show and the show on January 1 […]
Neil Young has once again delved into his extensive archives for the latest installment of his Fireside Sessions, treating fans to the first performance of “Pardon My Heart” in over 50 years. Shared exclusively on his Neil Young Archives website, the intimate rendition follows a recent rare performance of “Silver and Gold” on December 25, […]