Pop superstar George Michael died yesterday, Christmas Day, at the age of 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” reads a statement from his publicist, Michael Lippman. “The family would ask that their privacy be respected … Continue reading George Michael Dies at 53 →

The site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival has been nominated for the state and national Register of Historic Places, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday. The property in Sullivan County, New York, which was part of Max Yasgur’s dairy farm, hosted 400,000 fans for the festival in August 1969. 32 acts performed on the Woodstock … Continue reading Site of Woodstock Festival Nominated for Historic Register →

Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Ringo Starr, Patti Smith and Yoko Ono have come together with 200 other rock legends and cultural heroes to declare We Are Not Afraid, in a new video targeted to raise funds for victims of religious and political violence around the world. Creator/organizer Steve Weitzman says We Are … Continue reading Richards, Plant, Springsteen and More Come Together for ‘We Are Not Afraid’ Campaign [WATCH] →

If you’re not in the Christmas spirit yet, this a cappella version of the Wings classic “Wonderful Christmastime” is sure to get you there. Performed by Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, the cast of “Sing” and Paul McCartney himself:

Earlier this month, Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Aaron Neville and more paid tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. In an intro to “Desperado”, a tune he co-wrote with Glenn Frey, Don Henley joked that the Eagles’ record label wasn’t too pleased with the band’s musical choices on their 1973 album … Continue reading Don Henley Introduces “Desperado” at Tribute to Linda Ronstadt →

When Bob Dylan heads to Sweden with his band for three shows in April, it’s possible the Nobel laureate will also be delivering his required Nobel lecture. While Dylan was officially awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature earlier this month in a ceremony he did not attend, he is required to give a lecture in … Continue reading Bob Dylan’s Appearances in Sweden Could Include Nobel Lecture →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2017 inductees which include Journey, Pearl Jam, Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez and Tupac Shakur. Nile Rodgers of Chic will receive the Award For Musical Excellence. Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the … Continue reading Journey, Yes and ELO Among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017 →

Legendary radio DJ Bob Coburn, best known as the longtime host for syndicated radio show “Rockline”, passed away Saturday at the age of 68. Coburn had been battling stage four lung cancer. Coburn took over as the host of Rockline in 1981, just a few short months after it first aired. The show continued with … Continue reading Legendary Radio DJ Bob Coburn Dies at 68 →

Bob Krasnow, a music industry executive and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 82. Krasnow was born in Rochester, NY in 1934 and began his career in the music industry in the 1950s. During his early years in the industry he worked for a number of … Continue reading Record Label Executive Bob Krasnow Dies at 82 →

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers announced their 40th Anniversary Tour last week, revealing 25 shows across North America starting in April of 2017. Yesterday it was announced that the band will head to Europe for one show on the tour, performing at London’s iconic Hyde Park on July 9th. Stevie Nicks and the Lumineers will … Continue reading Tom Petty Announces one European Show on 40th Anniversary Tour →

Patti Smith performed at a Dylan-less Nobel Prize Ceremony on Saturday, and while she slipped up on some of the lyrics to Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” Smith apologized, admitting she was “so nervous”. And we can’t really blame her, given the occasion. Although Bob Dylan himself did not attend to accept his Nobel … Continue reading Watch Patti Smith Perform Bob Dylan Tune at Nobel Prize Ceremony →

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have announced a 40th Anniversary Tour for 2017. Petty announced the tour on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night. The tour kicks off April 20, 2017 in Oklahoma City and will continue throughout the summer. Joe Walsh will also join the tour as the opening act on many … Continue reading Tom Petty Announces 40th Anniversary Tour →