The music world mourns the loss of Pete Brown, the talented lyricist who played an integral role in shaping the sound of legendary rock band Cream. Brown, who passed away at the age of 82, leaves behind a rich legacy of timeless songs that continue to resonate with fans around the globe. Brown’s lyrical genius […]
In a recent interview, Billy Corgan, frontman of the iconic band The Smashing Pumpkins, candidly discussed the profound impact of Kurt Cobain’s untimely death on his own life and musical journey. Corgan reflected on the rivalry and creative tension that existed between him and Cobain, acknowledging that Cobain’s tragic passing robbed him of his greatest […]
1963 – The Beatles began their third U.K. tour in Slough, England. They started the tour second on the bill after Roy Orbinson. They were soon moved to the number one spot. 1968 – Tiny Tim’s “Tiptoe through the Tulips” was released. It was originally a number one hit for Nick Lucas in 1929. 1978 […]
1955 – Gisele MacKenzie played a singer on the NBC-TV program, “Justice.” 1960 – Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley appeared on the same TV special and performed the other’s hit. Elvis sang “Witchcraft” and Sinatra sang “Love Me Tender.” 1963 – Bob Dylan walked out of dress rehearsals for “The Ed Sullivan Show” when CBS […]
1957 – Buddy Holly and the Crickets auditioned for “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” and were rejected. 1957 – The Everly Brothers made their debut on “Grand Ole Opry” in Nashville, TN. 1964 -The Beach Boys single “I Get Around” was released. 1965 – Liza Minnelli opened in “Flora the Red Menace.” 1965 – The Byrds […]
1962 – Brian Epstein met with EMI producer George Martin. Martin signed the Beatles to record demos on June 4, 1962. It was their first recording contract. 1964 – Chuck Berry began his first British tour. 1965 – Vladimir Horowitz played his first public concert in 12 years at Carnegie Hall in New York City. […]
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has announced his plans for a fall 2023 tour, set to begin in September. The tour will be in support of his latest album, “Change the World,” which was released in 2021. Starr, now 82 years old, has been performing live for over six decades, and his upcoming tour promises […]
1900 – “The Billboard” (later called “Billboard”) began weekly publication instead of monthly after six years of publication. 1955 – The musical “Damn Yankees” opened in New York City. It ran for 1,019 performances. 1962 – Chris Montez recorded “Let’s Dance.” 1968 – Buffalo Springfield performed their final concert in Long Beach, CA. 1969 – […]
Canadian singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his folk and country music, with hits like “If You Could Read My Mind” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”. Lightfoot began his career in the 1960s and continued to perform and record music for over […]
1956 – Gene Vincent recorded “Be-Bop-A Lula” in Nashville, TN. 1957 – The “Alan Freed Show” premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first prime-time network rock show. 1959 – Dick Clark announced the first movie to be released from his production company. The film was “Harrison High.” 1959 – The winners of the first annual […]