1956 – Elvis Presley recorded his first songs as an RCA Victor artist in Nashville. Elvis recorded “Heartbreak Hotel,” “I Was the One,” “I’m Counting On You,” “I Got a Woman” and “Money Honey.” 1978 – Howlin’ Wolf died following brain surgery in Chicago. 1979 – Richard Carpenter entered a chemical dependency treatment center in […]
Legendary musicians Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are set to perform together for a “one night only” concert in Chicago at Soldier Field, announced by Live Nation. This marks the first time both artists will share a stage in Chicago. Scheduled for June 21, 2024, tickets for this highly anticipated event will be available to […]
1941 Sergei Rachmaninov’s “Symphonic Dances” premieres in Philadelphia 1964 Jack Paar Show, shows a clip of the Beatles singing “She Loves You” 1969 John Lennon’s “2 Virgins” album declared pornographic in NJ 1970 “Jimmy” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 84 performances 1970 “Mame” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 1508 performances 1971 […]
Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, has shared his excitement for 2024 in a New Year message, reflecting on a productive 2023. He hinted at working on new music, promising fresh riffs for fans in the coming year. Additionally, Iommi announced the delayed release of a boxset celebrating the Tony Martin era of […]
1941 – The Andrews Sisters recorded “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” 1968 – Merle Haggard released “Sing Me Back Home.” 1968 – Newark, NJ, police confiscated a shipment of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s album “Two Virgins”. The album featured a nude cover. 1975 – U.S. District Court Judge Richard Owen ruled in New York, that […]
1944 – The musical “On the Town” opened in New York City and ran for 462 performances. It featured the song, “New York, New York.” 1969 – “Temptations Day” was declared in Detroit, MI. 1975 – Twenty-five year old David Gelfer pointed a .44 magnum at Ted Nugent and was then brought down to the […]
Eddie Kramer, the renowned producer of Jimi Hendrix, is on a mission to unearth and restore a legendary recording featuring Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison. Utilizing advanced digital manipulation and AI technology, Kramer aims to isolate and enhance the voices from an old cassette tape of this iconic trio. This project echoes the recent […]
British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden are set to continue their worldwide journey with the extended Future Past World Tour into 2024. The tour, which has already captivated fans globally, will make stops in countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, and several South American and Asian nations. Joining them are renowned bands Volbeat and […]
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett revealed the ‘Batman-inspired’ riff in their song “Shadows Follow” from their latest album, “72 Seasons.” This riff, playfully named “The Batman Riff,” echoes the theme of the 1960s Batman TV series. Hammett’s inspiration came from observing AC/DC’s versatile musical styles during the Power Trip concert, highlighting their ability to blend genres from […]
K.K. Downing, renowned for his time with Judas Priest, discussed his career’s high and low points in a Classic Rock feature. Downing, now with KK’s Priest, takes pride in his recent work, particularly “Sermons of the Sinner” (2021) and “Sinner Rides Again,” highlighting their embodiment of his musical essence and continuation of his Judas Priest […]