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 […]
1962 – John Lennon married Cynthia Powell at the Mount Pleasant Registry Office in Liverpool, England. They were divorced on November 8, 1968. 1968 – Ringo Starr temporarily quit The Beatles. 1988 – Good Question released their self-titled debut album. 1993 – The Los Angeles Police Department formally announced that Michael Jackson was the subject […]
1956 – A Washington, DC, DJ, Bob Rickman, created the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Elvis Presley. 1970 – Stephen Stills was arrested on cocaine possession charges at a motel in La Jolla, CA. He was released on $2,500 bail. 1976 – Nick Lowe’s debut solo single, “So It Goes,” was released. 1985 […]
The Doobie Brothers have just expanded their 2024 tour with the addition of four new East Coast dates. The iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will now be performing two nights at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, along with shows at the Borgata Event Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, […]
Journey has reportedly canceled the U.K. and Ireland dates of their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour, following the latest developments in the ongoing legal battle between keyboardist Jonathan Cain and founding guitarist Neal Schon. The tour was set to begin in Cardiff, Wales, on October 30, with additional stops planned in cities like Glasgow, Dublin, and […]
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is reissuing two of his solo albums this fall, both featuring Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes. The albums, The 1996 DEP Sessions and Fused, will be available on vinyl for the first time on October 4. Additionally, they will be released on CD and digitally, with the digital version of Fused […]
After an illustrious five-decade career, Aerosmith has officially retired. The decision follows lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal injury in September 2023, which occurred a few shows into their “Peace Out… Farewell Tour,” leading to a postponement of concerts until 2024. On Friday, August 2, Aerosmith shared a heartfelt statement on social media, announcing the cancellation […]