Talking Heads are back in the spotlight, this time with a special SiriusXM radio channel celebrating the groundbreaking band’s music, history, and lasting influence. David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison reunited for a special conversation tied to the launch of Talking Heads Radio, a limited-run station dedicated to the group’s extensive catalog […]
On October 11, 2026, two founding members of the Beach Boys took the stage thousands of miles apart, creating a memorable and emotional chapter in the history of one of America’s most influential bands. Mike Love appeared at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with his touring version of the Beach Boys, while Al Jardine performed in Cerritos, […]
Michael McDonald spent decades wondering what had become of the son he and his teenage girlfriend placed for adoption. Nearly six decades later, an unexpected family connection finally provided an answer. Michael Goessling, a St. Louis man who was adopted as an infant, learned that his biological father is the Grammy-winning singer whose unmistakable voice […]
George Michael’s catalog returned to the MTV spotlight at the 2026 Video Music Awards, with a multigenerational group of singers taking on some of the late superstar’s best-known songs. Sombr opened the tribute by tackling two staples from Michael’s solo career, “Faith” and “Father Figure.” Both tracks helped define Michael’s transformation from Wham! superstar into […]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are reaching deep into the vaults for a major celebration of the band’s earliest years. Origins 1971-1978 arrives November 6 through UMe as part of the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Rather than concentrating exclusively on the hits that eventually made Petty a rock institution, the collection […]
Sheryl Crow’s decades of songwriting and genre-crossing success took center stage in Nashville as BMI honored the singer-songwriter with its 2026 Troubadour Award. Crow received the honor during a private ceremony at BMI Nashville on Sept. 14, celebrating a career that has made an impact across rock, pop, country and adult alternative music. BMI Nashville […]
Lionel Richie was hospitalized in St. Louis after a weekend concert, marking the second reported health scare for the music legend in recent months. The 77-year-old singer sought medical attention following his Saturday night performance at The Muny in Forest Park. Reports indicated that Richie was admitted to an intensive care unit for testing, with […]
More than six decades after “Day Tripper” became part of rock history, Beatles fans are getting the chance to hear the song before one of its most recognizable ingredients had even fallen into place. The Beatles have released an early songwriting recording featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing “Day Tripper” at Lennon’s home in […]
Al Jardine reached deep into the Beach Boys catalog for an unexpected musical homecoming during a recent performance in Ohio. The Beach Boys co-founder and his Pet Sounds Band were performing at the Robins Theatre in Warren on August 15 when Jardine opened the encore with “Back Home,” a song with roots stretching all the […]
Barry Manilow has postponed the opening stretch of his upcoming arena tour as he continues recovering from early-stage lung cancer, putting his health ahead of a return to the stage. The veteran entertainer announced that a series of concerts scheduled between late February and mid-March will no longer take place after receiving medical advice from […]