Classics Du Jour

Jeff Lynne’s ELO paid a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night to perform the new single, “When I Was A Boy”. And while they were there, they also performed the 1978 hit “Mr. Blue Sky” as a web exclusive. Check it out below. The new album, Alone In the Universe, is … Continue reading Watch Jeff Lynne’s ELO Perform on the Tonight Show →

The Eagles of Death Metal have issued a statement following the terrorist attack that took place at Paris concert venue the Bataclan where the band was performing last Friday night. 89 people were killed in the attack including the band’s merch seller, Nick Alexander and Universal Music employees Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser and Manu Perez. … Continue reading Eagles of Death Metal Issue Statement Following Paris Attacks →

Jeff Lynne’s ELO will appear on Wednesday night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the single “When I Was A Boy”.  The song is the first track on the brand new album, Alone in the Universe. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs at 11:35pm ET on NBC. Check your local … Continue reading Catch Jeff Lynne’s ELO on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →

James Taylor is among the recipients of the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom, it has been announced. Other music recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor include Barbara Streisand, Gloria Estefan, composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, music producer Emilio Estefan, and conductor and teacher Itzhak Perlman. The ceremony will take place at the White House … Continue reading James Taylor to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom →

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will hit the Saturday Night Live stage December 19th for a performance on what will be the last show of the year. SNL alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey will host the episode. This is will be Springsteen’s third appearance as the show’s musical guest. Saturday Night Live … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Set for Saturday Night Live Performance →

In recent weeks, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood have indicated that the Rolling Stones may be getting set to record new material. In a Sunday Times Magazine interview, Richards revealed that the band had recently met in London, saying: “These guys aren’t getting any younger, but at the same time, they’re getting better. I’d love … Continue reading Are the Rolling Stones getting ready to release a new album? →

On February 14th, HBO will premiere Vinyl, the new drama executive produced by award-winning director Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter (Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos) and the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger. 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 … Continue reading Watch the Newest Trailer for HBO’s Vinyl →

The family of Nick Alexander confirmed in a statement that the Eagles of Death Metal merch manager was killed Friday night during the attack on the Paris concert venue where the band was performing. “It is with huge sorrow that we can confirm that our beloved Nick lost his life at the Bataclan last night. … Continue reading Nick Alexander, Merch Manager for Eagles of Death Metal, Confirmed Dead →

There has been outpouring of love and condolences from the world of rock in response to Friday night’s brutal attacks in Paris that left over 120 people dead. The death toll includes at least 80 at concert venue the Bataclan, where Southern California rock band, the Eagles of Death Metal were performing. Love & Mercy … Continue reading The Music World Reacts to Paris Attacks →

UPDATE: The family of Nick Alexander has issued a statement confirming Alexander’s death. 36-year-old British man Nick Alexander, who was selling merchandise for American band the Eagles of Death Metal at their Paris show on Friday when the brutal attack took place, is feared dead, the Telegraph reports. American ex-pat Helen Wilson reportedly told The … Continue reading Eagles of Death Metal Merch Seller Feared Dead →

UPDATE: One member of the band’s crew, Nick Alexander, who was selling merchandise, has been confirmed dead Shortly after the deadly attack that took place Friday night at the Eagles of Death Metal concert at the Bataclan in Paris, Universal Music issued a statement that all of the band members were safe and accounted for. … Continue reading Some Eagles of Death Metal Crew Members May Still Be Unaccounted For →

The Foo Fighters announced Saturday that they will cancel the remainder of their tour following the deadly attacks that took place in Paris on Friday evening. The band had four shows remaining on their tour including one at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris on November 16th. A statement on the band’s Facebook page reads: “It … Continue reading Foo Fighters Cancel Remainder of Tour in Wake of Paris Attacks →