Category: Oldies

John Mellencamp Shares Previously Unreleased Track ‘Smart Guys’

John Mellencamp decided to share a previously unreleased track from the extended version of his 1985 album Scarecrow that will be reissued through Mercury/UMe in a range of different editions on November fourth. A super deluxe box set including a 2CD version of the remastered LP and outtakes and alternative versions, a 2022 Atmos mix […]

Bono Admits He Is a Taylor Swift Fan

On The Graham Norton Show Bono was promoting his new book, Surrender, while Swift was also invited to the show to speak about her new album, Midnights. Norton asked them, “Have you worked together?” To which Swift responded, “Not yet, We’re gonna talk about it later.” Bono then announced that, “I’m a Swiftie,” touched by […]

Bruce Springsteen’s Version of ‘Don’t Play That Song’

Bruce Springsteen released a version of “Don’t Play That Song,” off of his upcoming album of soul covers titled Only the Strong Survive. Originally released in 1962, by Ben E. King, the track reached Number two on R&B chart and number 11 on the Hot 100 upon its initial release. Aretha Franklin had her own […]

Janet Thurlow Has Passed Away at the Age of 96 Years Old

According to billboard.com, Janet Thurlow, jazz singer and widow of famed trombonist jimmy Cleveland who was part of Lionel Hampton’s orchestra and helped to give Quincy Jones a career boost, has passed away at the age of 96 years old. Thurlow passed away on October fourth due to congestive heart failure at St. Francis Medical […]

Madonna Posted A Video Dancing to Cardi B Song After Making Amends

According to billboard.com, Madonna recently showed her love for Cardi B after patching up their feud over comments that Madonna made while reflecting on the 30th anniversary of her Sex coffee table book. Madonna took to Instagram Stories on Monday, October 24th to share a video of herself dancing and lip syncing to Cardi’s GloRilla […]

Former REO Speedwagon Bassist Gregg Philbin Has Passed Away

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, former REO Speedwagon bassist Gregg Philbin, who played for the band’s first six studio albums and also appeared on 1977’s Live: You Get What You Play For, has passed away. Singer Kevin Cronin paid tribute to Philbin in a statement made by the band that read, “No one should underestimate the Philbin […]

Madonna Recently Reflected on ‘Sex’ Book Reaction From 30 Years Ago

According to billboard.com, Madonna’s 1992 album Erotica, was released 30 years ago along with her her scandalous ‘Sex’ coffee table book. While reflecting on the anniversary, Madonna shared her thoughts about the criticism she faced when they were originally released, on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, October 22nd. Madonna wrote, “30 years ago I published […]

Loretta Lynn’s Public Memorial Service Has Been Announced

According to tasteofcountry.com, Loretta Lynn’s life and career is going to be celebrated during a public memorial service that is going to be held at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, Sunday, October 30th. The event titled, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn is going to be televised live […]

The Time Brian Johnson Met Bon Scott

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Brian Johnson says that he offered Bon Scott shelter during a winter storm for the only meeting of the two future AC/DC singers. Johnson recalls the event in his new book, The Lives of Brian, that is set for arrival on October 25th. At the time he was the singer of Geordie […]

Singer Robert Gordon Passed Away at 75

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Singer Robert Gordon, best known for his work in the rockabilly revivalist movement of the late ’70s, has died at age 75. His death was confirmed by Gordon’s record label and a GoFundMe page has been set up by Gordon’s family last month that stated he was in the hospital for six […]