Journey has reportedly canceled the U.K. and Ireland dates of their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour, following the latest developments in the ongoing legal battle between keyboardist Jonathan Cain and founding guitarist Neal Schon. The tour was set to begin in Cardiff, Wales, on October 30, with additional stops planned in cities like Glasgow, Dublin, and […]
1960 – 25,000 copies of “Tell Laura I Love Her” were destroyed by Decca Records. It was said that the song was “too tasteless and vulgar for English sensibility.” 1970 – Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of blues singer Bessie Smith. Smith was one of Joplin’s idols. 1975 – Hank Williams, Jr. […]
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is reissuing two of his solo albums this fall, both featuring Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes. The albums, The 1996 DEP Sessions and Fused, will be available on vinyl for the first time on October 4. Additionally, they will be released on CD and digitally, with the digital version of Fused […]
After an illustrious five-decade career, Aerosmith has officially retired. The decision follows lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal injury in September 2023, which occurred a few shows into their “Peace Out… Farewell Tour,” leading to a postponement of concerts until 2024. On Friday, August 2, Aerosmith shared a heartfelt statement on social media, announcing the cancellation […]
Roger Daltrey, the iconic frontman of The Who, has been rocking stages for over 50 years. However, he’s not thrilled with a modern trend in concert-going. Daltrey, known for legendary hits like “My Generation,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Pinball Wizard,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” expressed his frustrations in a recent Billboard interview. As he gears up […]
Sony is reportedly on the verge of acquiring the legendary rock band Queen’s music library for a staggering $1 billion, as per Cleveland.com. While no official announcement has been made, Billboard indicates that Universal Music Group and Disney have also been in discussions with Queen’s legal team. The potential deal is expected to encompass rights […]
Joe Perry remains optimistic about the possibility of new Aerosmith music, even as the band gears up to resume their Peace Out farewell tour. “Right now I’m writing stuff for the new [Hollywood] Vampires record, but that’s a whole other thing,” Perry told Rock Candy magazine. “As for Aerosmith, I don’t know. We’ll see. There’s […]
1942 – Harry James and his Orchestra recorded “I’ve Heard that Song Before.” Helen Forrest provided vocals. 1969 – A Moscow police chief reported that thousands of Moscow telephone booths had been made inoperable by thieves who had stolen phone parts in order to convert their acoustic guitars to electric. 1976 – Blue Öyster Cult’s […]
1942 – Frank Sinatra recorded the last of 90 recordings with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. 1954 – Elvis Presley made his professional debut in Memphis. It was his first concert to be advertised. 1956 – Brenda Lee recorded her first single “Jambalaya.” She recorded five other songs that same day. 6-500.” 1968 – The Beatles’ […]
Rod Stewart, the legendary rock star, may be approaching his 80th birthday in January, but his zest for life remains undiminished. With a 13-year Las Vegas residency concluding in August, Stewart reflects on living life to the fullest, acknowledging that while his days may be numbered, he’s determined to make the most of them. “I’m […]