June 9 has delivered several memorable moments throughout music history, spanning controversy, career milestones, major honors, and landmark album releases. One of the most talked-about events occurred in 1958 when rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis took the unusual step of purchasing a full-page advertisement in Billboard magazine. The move was intended to address […]
A remarkable collection of musical talent gathered in New Jersey this week as some of the biggest names in American music joined forces for Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, a concert event designed to celebrate the sounds that have defined generations. Led by Bruce Springsteen and featuring appearances from Jon Bon Jovi, Public […]
A Black Crowes concert in Florida took an unexpected turn when a patriotic chant from the audience sparked a sharp response from frontman Chris Robinson and triggered boos from sections of the crowd. The moment unfolded before the band began a song during a stop on its current tour. Audience members started chanting “U.S.A.,” a […]
After more than four decades of blistering riffs, lightning-fast solos, and a lasting influence on heavy music, Megadeth is preparing to bring one of metal’s most celebrated careers to a close. The legendary thrash metal group is moving forward with a farewell chapter that includes an extensive global tour and a final studio album. Rather […]
Bruce Springsteen turned Boston’s TD Garden into something far bigger than a concert venue Sunday night. For nearly three hours, the rock icon delivered a performance that felt equal parts revival meeting, protest rally, and arena-sized rock show. Backed by the E Street Band and joined throughout the night by guitarist Tom Morello, Springsteen leaned […]
Tommy Lee is taking another spin through one of the wildest stretches of his solo career. The Mötley Crüe drummer has officially released Tommyland Rides Again, a refreshed take on his 2005 solo album Tommyland: The Ride. The project revisits the era when Lee stepped away from the glam metal machine long enough to experiment […]
May 26 has delivered its share of unforgettable moments across the music world, from landmark releases and television appearances to headline-making celebrity events and tragic live concert incidents. Back in 1965, The Rolling Stones continued their rapid rise in America with an appearance on the television music program “Shindig!” Sharing the stage with Jackie DeShannon, […]
The woman whose name became permanently linked to one of modern rock’s most recognizable bands has passed away. Gretna Van Fleet, the Frankenmuth, Michigan native who inspired the name of Greta Van Fleet, died this week at the age of 95. While she never performed with the Grammy-winning group, her connection to the band became […]
Billy Joel is making it crystal clear that he wants no part of an upcoming movie based on his early career. The legendary singer-songwriter has publicly rejected plans for Billy & Me, a biopic currently in development that aims to explore his rise in the music industry through the perspective of his first manager, Irwin […]
May 20 stands as one of those dates where music history seems determined to keep things interesting. From the birth of rock and roll anthems to scandals, movie premieres, and even a shocking baseball stadium attack, the day has delivered unforgettable moments across decades. The story begins in 1954 when Bill Haley and His Comets […]