1964 – The Dave Clark Five performed “Glad All Over” on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1968 – George Harrison released the soundtrack “Wonderwall.” He was the first Beatle to release a solo album. 1969 – Faces was added to Warner Brothers records. 1987 – U2 opened for itself by pretending to be a country-rock group […]
Jeff Lynne brought his Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) back to Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Friday and Saturday, delivering a nostalgia-packed farewell tour performance that delighted fans with his classic pop-rock hits. This Over and Out Tour marks the final stretch of ELO’s live journey, wrapping up in London’s Hyde Park next summer, although an […]
Legendary rock singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks is using her voice and platform to advocate for abortion rights, inspired by personal experiences and the recent setbacks in U.S. federal protections. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Nicks expressed a deep connection to the issue, having faced a similar situation in the 1970s when she chose to […]
1960 – Mick Jagger and Keith Richards accidentally met on a train. They had known each other previously from school. 1964 – The Rolling Stones made their first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1967 – The Diana Ross & The Supremes single “In And Out Of Love” was released. 1968 – In London, Led […]
The Grateful Dead has been named the 2025 Persons of the Year by MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, marking a significant milestone for the iconic band. The tribute will take place on January 31, 2025, just two days before the Grammys, during the annual MusiCares gala concert and dinner at the Los […]
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 […]
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 […]