Category: Oldies

Neil Young and Stephen Stills Pay Tribute to David Crosby at Benefit Concert

David Crosby, the legendary singer-songwriter, was honored at a benefit concert on April 23rd, 2023, held at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The event featured performances from some of the biggest names in rock and folk music, including Neil Young and Stephen Stills. The benefit concert was held to raise money for the […]

This Day in Music History – April 20th

1959 – Dolly Parton’s first single, “Puppy Love,” was released. 1960 – Elvis Presley’s returned to Hollywood to film “G.I. Blues.” 1963 – Rick Nelson and Kris Harmon were married. 1964 – The Elvis Presley movie “Viva Las Vegas” premiered. 1968 – The band Deep Purple performed gave their concert debut in Tastrup, Denmark. 1971 […]

This Day in Music History – April 14th

1960 – The musical “Bye Bye Birdie” opened in New York City. 1963 – The Beatles met the Rolling Stones after a Stones concert in Richmond, England. 1965 – Millie Small appeared on ABC-TV’s “Shindig!” and performed her song “My Boy Lollipop.” 1967 – The Bee Gees released their first English single. It was “New […]

Kenny Rogers Reveals “Life is Like a Song”

Life Is Like A Song, a stunning and emotional new song cycle, featuring previously unreleased gems and coveted rarities performed by the legendary Kenny Rogers, telling the story of the love, life, loss, and faith between Rogers and his family, will be released June 2nd. The collection, comprising songs from Rogers’ archives that were deeply […]

Van Morrison Announces Las Vegas Residency

 Legendary GRAMMY Award-winner Van Morrison has announced a three-night run of shows at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino September 6, 8 and 9, 2023. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Van Morrison is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most important living artists of our time. He […]

“The Day Music Died” is up for an MTV Award

The nominations for the 2023 MTV Awards have recently been announced, and The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie is up for Best Documentary. The other noms include Halftime, Love, Lizzo, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me and Sheryl. The documentary “The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American […]

Artist Profile: Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac is an iconic rock band that has captivated audiences for over five decades. The band, which was formed in London in 1967, has gone through various lineup changes and musical transformations, but has consistently delivered timeless hits that have stood the test of time. One of Fleetwood Mac’s most defining moments came in […]

This Day in Music History – April 6th

1965 – The Beach Boys recorded the music for “California Girls.” The vocals were recorded on June 4. 1968 – Pink Floyd announced founder Syd Barrett has officially left the group due to his suffering from psychiatric disorders compounded by drug use. 1971 – Carly Simon and James Taylor first met at the Troubador nightclub […]

Radiohead, David Bowie Sam Cooke and More Featured on the Guardians of the Galaxy Mixtape

The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is known for its iconic mixtapes, which feature classic rock songs from the 70s and 80s. Director James Gunn has confirmed that a mixtape will once again play a prominent role in the upcoming third installment of the series. The mixtape is expected to feature new songs and pay […]