Legendary rocker Rod Stewart is set to charm music lovers with a brand new album, ‘Swing Fever,’ scheduled for release on February 23, 2024. This exciting collaboration with Jools Holland brings a fresh take on 13 classic big band numbers, marking a delightful shift from Stewart’s rock roots to the vibrant world of swing. Ahead […]
Geddy Lee, the renowned frontman of Rush, has shared a poignant glimpse into his creative process with the release of two demos from his 2000 solo project, “My Favorite Headache.” The demos, including a track titled “Gone,” poignantly address the tragic loss of Neil Peart’s daughter, Selena Taylor, in a car accident in 1997. In […]
1956 – Alan Freed’s “Rock Rock Rock” film (with Connie Francis singing for Tuesday Weld) was released. 1963 – The Beatles appeared on the British TV show “Juke Box Jury.” 1966 – Nancy Sinatra appeared on “Frank Sinatra: A Man & His Music Part II” on CBS-TV. 1984 – Michael Jackson testified in Chicago, IL, […]
1965 – The Colorado State government declared this day to be Rolling Stones Day. 1968 – Sly & The Family Stone’s “Everyday People” was released. 1969 – Simon & Garfunkel’s first TV special, “Songs of America,” aired. 1969 – The Save Rave ’69 benefit concert, to aid the youth culture magazine Rave, took place in […]
Bob Dylan, the iconic musician, broke his usual onstage reticence to voice support for Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, during a concert at New York’s Beacon Theatre. Dylan’s rare public statement followed Wenner’s removal from the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Wenner, known for his significant contributions […]
1963 – The Beatles’ fifth single “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was released in Britain. 1969 – John Lennon was convicted of possession of cannabis and fined $360 in London. Yoko Ono, who was arrested with Lennon on October 18, was cleared of charges. 1976 – Jerry Lee Lewis shot his bass player, Norman […]
1964 – Willie Nelson made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. 1974 – Elton John and John Lennon sang a duet of “I Saw Her Standing There” at Madison Square Garden in New York. The show was John Lennon’s last stage appearance. 1979 – Ringo Starr’s home in Los Angeles, CA, burned down. 1984 […]
1743 – Handel’s “Dettingen Anthem” was performed for the first time. 1750 – Composer Anton Thadaus Johann Nepomuk Stamitz was born. 1957 – The Crickets’ LP “The ‘Chirping’ Crickets” was released by Brunswick Records. 1967 – Capitol Records released the Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” album in the U.S. 1970 – George Harrison released his triple […]
The legendary Rolling Stones are set to rock Cleveland Browns Stadium on June 15, 2024, marking their first performance in the city in over 20 years. This highly anticipated event is part of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour, and fans are eagerly securing their spots through third-party websites like Vivid Seats, StubHub, TicketCity, MegaSeats, and Ticketmaster. […]
The Beatles have made an astonishing comeback with their new single “Now and Then,” achieving unprecedented success across various Billboard charts. Touted as the band’s final track, it has resonated globally, marking a significant milestone in their illustrious career. On the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, “Now and Then” has become The Beatles’ highest-charting […]