1939 – Perry Como recorded “That Old Gang of Mine” with the Ted Weems Orchestra. 1943 – “Is You is or is You Ain’t My Baby?” by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five was released. 1963 – Eric Clapton was asked to join the Yardbirds to replace Anthony “Top” Topham. 1969 – The song “Suite: […]
At 90 years old, Frankie Valli is still hitting the stage with his iconic band, The Four Seasons, but recent videos of his performances raised concerns among fans. After clips circulated showing Valli struggling with choreography and possibly lip-syncing, the singer responded, insisting he’s performing because he loves it—not because he’s being forced. In a […]
1962 -The Beach Boys album “Surfin’ Safari” was released. It was their first album release. 1964 – Vee Jay Records released the album “The Beatles Vs. The Four Seasons.” 1969 – “Abbey Road” by the Beatles was released in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England. 1970 – Jimi Hendrix was buried […]
CBS and Dick Clark Productions have unveiled an exciting lineup of artists for the “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” airing live on Oct. 6. The two-hour event will feature performances from music icons including Mariah Carey, Green Day, Stray Kids, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Raye, Gladys Knight, Brad Paisley, and Chaka Khan. Alongside these […]
U2 is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic 11th album, How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, with the release of a “shadow album” titled How to Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb. This special project, dropping on Nov. 29, will feature 10 previously unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions. Fans can look forward to never-before-heard […]
1961 – Bob Dylan started as opening act for the Greenbriar Boys. He stayed two weeks. 1968 – Brian Jones (Rolling Stones) was fined $150 for possession of marijuana. 1969 – The Beatles album “Abbey Road” was released in the U.K. 1970 – Tamla-Motown Records announced that the Jackson 5 had sold 10 million singles […]
Johnny Cash will now greet countless visitors to the U.S. Capitol, as congressional leaders unveiled a statue of the iconic musician on Tuesday. The ceremony, attended by Republican and Democratic leaders, as well as members of Cash’s family, attracted a large crowd eager to honor the legendary singer. The statue marks a significant moment in […]
After facing criticism for his recent performance with Journey at Rock in Rio on September 15, Arnel Pineda, 57, is giving fans the power to determine his fate. Following a video showing him struggling with ear monitor issues and hitting the wrong notes, Pineda took to Facebook, acknowledging the missteps and expressing his heartbreak. “No […]
1964 – After a charity show that finished their U.S. tour, the Beatles appeared on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” 1966 – George Harrison went to India for his first visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. 1969 – Associated TV bought control of the Beatles’ music publishing company, Northern Songs, for a million pounds. 1970 – Jim […]
Stevie Nicks, the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is set to return to Saturday Night Live as the musical guest on October 12. Ariana Grande will take on hosting duties for this episode of the NBC comedy sketch show. This marks Nicks’ second appearance on SNL as a performer. Her last performance […]