Roger Daltrey, the iconic frontman of The Who, has been rocking stages for over 50 years. However, he’s not thrilled with a modern trend in concert-going. Daltrey, known for legendary hits like “My Generation,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Pinball Wizard,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” expressed his frustrations in a recent Billboard interview. As he gears up […]
Sony is reportedly on the verge of acquiring the legendary rock band Queen’s music library for a staggering $1 billion, as per Cleveland.com. While no official announcement has been made, Billboard indicates that Universal Music Group and Disney have also been in discussions with Queen’s legal team. The potential deal is expected to encompass rights […]
Joe Perry remains optimistic about the possibility of new Aerosmith music, even as the band gears up to resume their Peace Out farewell tour. “Right now I’m writing stuff for the new [Hollywood] Vampires record, but that’s a whole other thing,” Perry told Rock Candy magazine. “As for Aerosmith, I don’t know. We’ll see. There’s […]
Rod Stewart, the legendary rock star, may be approaching his 80th birthday in January, but his zest for life remains undiminished. With a 13-year Las Vegas residency concluding in August, Stewart reflects on living life to the fullest, acknowledging that while his days may be numbered, he’s determined to make the most of them. “I’m […]
1941 – “Memories of You” was recorded by Sonny Dunham and his orchestra. 1950 – “The Gene Autry Show” premiered on CBS-TV. 1977 – Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” was released. 1977 – In Oakland, CA, Judas Priest opened for Led Zeppelin for the first time. 1980 – Keith Godchaux (Grateful Dead) died of injuries that […]
1954 – Elvis Presley’s first single was released by Sun Records. It was “That’s All Right” b/w “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” 1966 – Frank Sinatra, at the age of 50, married 20-year-old actress Mia Farrow. 1969 – The Spencer Davis group broke up. 1975 – Orleans’ “Dance With Me” was released. 1976 – Deep Purple […]
1953: Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $3.98 at the Memphis recording service singing two songs, ‘My Happiness’ and ‘That’s When Your Heartaches Begin’. The so-called vanity disc, was a gift for his mother. It would surface 37 years later as part of an RCA compilation called ‘Elvis – the Great […]
1954 – The first Newport Jazz Festival was held at the Newport Casino, in Newport, RI. 1961 – Motown Records released The Supremes’ first single, “Buttered Popcorn.” 1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience opened for The Monkees at The Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in New York. 1967 – “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” was […]
The Eagles’ highly anticipated Las Vegas residency is getting even bigger. On Monday, July 15, the iconic rock band announced that, due to overwhelming demand, they are adding four more weekend shows to their upcoming run at the Sphere venue in Sin City. This addition brings the total number of shows to 20. Comprised of […]
1959 – The Coasters recorded “Poison Ivy.” 1966 – In London, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker formed the band Cream. 1969 – The Who’s “I’m Free” was released. 1972 – Smokey Robinson and the Miracles gave their farewell concert in Washington, DC. 1973 – The Grand Funk Railroad single “We’re An American Band” […]