Classics Du Jour

New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint died Monday, prompting an outpouring of admiration and respect from the various musicians who worked with the esteemed songwriter, producer and arranger through the years. Eric Clapton posted a fitting musical tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on his official Facebook page today. Listen here: https://clyp.it/n14skqcv … Continue reading Hear Eric Clapton’s Musical Tribute to Allen Toussaint →

Drummer Andy White, best known as a ‘Fifth Beatle’, has died at the age of 85, the Daily Express reports. White, who played drums on the Beatles‘ “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” singles, was hired by producer George Martin after Martin was unimpressed with Ringo Starr’s performance in the studio. According to … Continue reading ‘Fifth Beatle’ Andy White Dies at 85 →

New Orleans R&B giant, Allen Toussaint, died in Madrid, Spain this past Monday. Shortly after performing at Teatro Lara, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer reportedly suffered two cardiac arrests in his hotel. A prolific singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer, Toussaint’s vast and rich career boasts legendary accomplishments. His songs have been covered … Continue reading Influential Songwriter and Musician Allen Toussaint Dies at 77 →

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson has never been shy about his negative feelings towards the name of his band.  After all, it was just one of the many names the prog-rockers used in order to get repeat club bookings during their early days; a name their agent – also a historian – came up with in … Continue reading Ian Anderson Pays Tribute to the Real Jethro Tull →

The Rolling Stones have announced a 2016 tour of Latin America which will see the band perform 12 shows in nine different cities. The América Latina Olé tour marks the Stones’ first return to Latin American in a decade and the band’s first-ever performances in Uruguay, Peru and Colombia. According to “We had a great … Continue reading Rolling Stones Announce Latin America Tour →

Former Police frontman Sting and his wife Trudy Styler are set to auction 200 pieces of art from their private collection, with pieces ranging from £1000 all the way up to £500,000. The couple apparently felt it was “time for a change” since purchasing a new home in London’s Battersea Power Station development. Andy Waters, … Continue reading Sting Auctioning Off Private Art Collection →

Known as one of the most iconic forces in music history, Jeff Lynne’s ELO is set to deliver a new album which will be the first new ELO music in a decade. Entitled Alone In The Universe, the album is set for global release November 13 on Columbia Records. Hear “One Step at a Time” … Continue reading Hear “One Step at a Time” from Jeff Lynne’s ELO →

Def Leppard will premiere the official music video for their latest single “Let’s Go” on Friday. A teaser clip can be viewed below. The single is from the band’s new self-titled album, due out the same day. Recorded earlier this year at front man Joe Elliott’s studio in Dublin, Ireland, the album will feature 14 … Continue reading Def Leppard to Premiere New Video Friday – Watch a Preview Now →

Billy Joel will perform the National Anthem at Friday night’s Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals, a spokesperson for the Piano Man tells Newsday. The born-and-raised New Yorker is an obvious choice for the honor; the Mets regularly use Joel’s hits “Piano Man” and “New … Continue reading Billy Joel To Perform National Anthem for Game 3 of World Series →

Vinyl, the new HBO drama created by award-winning director Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter and the Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger will premiere on February 14, 2016 at 9pm. Starring Bobby Cannavale, Olivia Wilde and Ray Romano, the series is set in 1970s New York and tells the story of a record label president during the height … Continue reading HBO Announces Premiere Date for ‘Vinyl’ →

The Foo Fighters launched a mysterious countdown on their website Thursday, which will expire Nov 21 @ 10pm PST/Nov 22 @ 1am EST. In addition to the counter, the website features a Foo Fighters logo inside a shield shape and some muffled background audio. What will come once the countdown is complete is unclear. The … Continue reading Foo Fighters Start Countdown to Mystery Announcement →

When Phil Collins released his last album of new material in 2002, he supported it with a tour he appropriately titled the First Farewell Tour.  Despite a brief Genesis reunion tour and a cover album of Motown classics in 2010, things were relatively quiet on the music front through those years as Collins struggled with … Continue reading Phil Collins Returning from Retirement →