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Stevie Wonder Pays Tribute to B.B. King with Cover of ‘Thrill Is Gone’
Stevie Wonder paid tribute to the late, great B.B. King on Saturday night at Milwaukee’s Summerfest by covering the blues legends’ hit ‘Thrill is Gone’. King died May 15 at his home in Las Vegas. He was 89 years old.
Hear Florence + The Machine Cover Foo Fighters at Glastonbury
When Dave Grohl fell and broke his leg on stage during a Foo Fighters concert earlier this month, the band was forced to cancel their headlining Glastonbury performance scheduled for this past weekend. Instead Florence + The Machine took their place at the festival, but not without a nod to Grohl and the Foo Fighters. … Continue reading Hear Florence + The Machine Cover Foo Fighters at Glastonbury
RIP Chris Squire: March 4, 1948 – June 27, 2015
Yes bassist and co-founder Chris Squire died Sunday at the age of 67. “Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration,” Yes’ keyboard player Geoffrey Downes tweeted. According to a statement from the band, Squire died peacefully in Phoenix, AZ. Squire had … Continue reading RIP Chris Squire: March 4, 1948 – June 27, 2015
David Crosby Reveals Joni Mitchell Had Aneurysm, Cannot Speak
“She took a terrible hit,” David Crosby revealed about Joni Mitchell‘s health this week in a new interview with the Huffington Post. “To my knowledge she is not speaking yet,” the Crosby, Stills and Nash singer answered when asked if he had spoken with Mitchell since her hospitalization in March. Few details about Mitchell’s condition … Continue reading David Crosby Reveals Joni Mitchell Had Aneurysm, Cannot Speak
WATCH: Paul McCartney Performs Tribute to People of Charleston
Paul McCartney paid tribute to the people of Charleston during his performance in Columbia, South Carolina Thrusday night, dedicating his song “The Long and Winding Road” to the city and the victims of the shooting at Charleston’s historic Emanuel AME Church last week. “This next song we would like to dedicate to all the people … Continue reading WATCH: Paul McCartney Performs Tribute to People of Charleston
Roger Waters’ ‘The Wall’ Coming To Theaters This Fall
Roger Waters’ concert production of PInk Floyd’s 1979 album The Wall will play in theaters around the world this fall, including more than 300 theaters in the U.S. The one-night-only event is presented by Fathom Events on September 29th. The film version of the touring production premiered last year at the Toronto International Film Festival. … Continue reading Roger Waters’ ‘The Wall’ Coming To Theaters This Fall
Elton John To Host Apple Music Show
Elton John is one of several artists who will host his own show on Beats 1 Radio when Apple Music launches next week. The 24-hour live streaming service will be free for the first three months after its launch on June 30th. After that it will move to either an ad-supported or premium service. John’s … Continue reading Elton John To Host Apple Music Show
Throwback Video: Michael Jackson – “Thriller”
On the 6th anniversary of his death, we’re remembering Michael Jackson with this week’s Throwback Video.
Watch Billy Corgan Cover The Beatles’ ‘Something’
The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan treated a small group of fans during a VIP Experience to a cover of The Beatles’ “Something” last week in Des Moines, IA. The Smashing Pumpkins are currently on their first-ever acoustic tour. Check out the video below. WATCH: Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney Perform Beatles Classic
James Taylor Scores First #1 Album of His Career
Almost half a century after James Taylor released his debut album, Sweet Baby James, the legendary singer-songwriter has reached the top of the charts with his latest release. Before This World, Taylor’s compilation album, currently sits at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, after its June 16th release. It took 45 years for Taylor … Continue reading James Taylor Scores First #1 Album of His Career
Congrats to our affiliate KOZZ and the ‘mighty’ Max Volume!
The Max Volume Band has been touring, and releasing music since 2001. They play a blend of Rock, Hard Rock, Grunge, Blues and Alternative. They’ve been a favorite national support act on the west coast for years, opening shows for Frank Hannon of Tesla, Y&T, UFO, Thin Lizzy, Dave Mason, Pat Travers, Les Dudek, Steve … Continue reading Congrats to our affiliate KOZZ and the ‘mighty’ Max Volume!
New David Bowie Box Set Due Out in September
A new David Bowie box set is due out in September via Parlophone Records, covering the early years of Bowie’s career. The retrospective set, titled Five Years: 1969 – 1973 features 10 albums (12 discs/13 LPs) including David Bowie (Space Oddity), The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, PinUps, Aladdin Sane, The Rise And … Continue reading New David Bowie Box Set Due Out in September
