Classics Du Jour

American singer-songwriter John Prine has died at the age of 73. The Grammy Award winner passed away Tuesday at Nashville, TN’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center from complications related to COVID-19. Prine’s wife and manager Fiona was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 19th and was self-isolating apart from her husband when he began experiencing symptoms. He … Continue reading Legendary Singer-Songwriter John Prine Dead at 73 →

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor tested positive for COVID-19, the 59-year old has revealed. In a statement on the group’s official Facebook page, Tayor says he received his positive diagnosis nearly three weeks ago and after suffering only mild symptoms at first, ended up with what he says he “would describe as a ‘Turbo-Charged Flu’. “I … Continue reading Duran Duran’s John Taylor Reveals Coronavirus Diagnosis →

Once Were Brothers, the new documentary about Robbie Robertson and The Band, has been released for at-home on-demand viewing ahead of schedule. The film had a limited theatrical release prior to the closure of cinemas across the country. As of today, April 3rd, it is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play and Canada’s … Continue reading The Band Documentary Released for On-Demand Viewing Ahead of Schedule →

Live From Daryl’s House, the popular web series turned tv program, will make its return to television this month. The series was created by Hall & Oates‘ Daryl Hall and features the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on location at his New York State home, hosting and performing with other artists. 14 episodes of … Continue reading Live from Daryl’s House Returns to Television on AXS TV →

Billy Joel and his wife Alexis have donated $500,000 to coronavirus relief efforts in New York state. The couple have said the donation is the first in a “series of donations”. “As New Yorkers, we have personal ties to so many of these Heroic healthcare workers that are risking their own lives,” reads a statement … Continue reading Billy Joel & Wife Alexis Donate $500K to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts in New York →

The London crosswalk where The Beatles were photographed for their iconic Abbey Road album cover has finally received a fresh coat of paint. The typically crowded tourist attraction has been so busy for the past 50 years that the city has never been able to re-paint the pedestrian crossing. However, as the UK and countries … Continue reading While We’ve Been Social Distancing, the Abbey Road Crosswalk Got a Fresh Coat of Paint →

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will now officially be inducted into the Hall on November 7th. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on May 2nd but, a previously announced, was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Rock Hall’s website, tickets for the original date will … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces Rescheduled Induction Ceremony Date →

Elton John will host the iHeartRadio Living Room Concert For American this Sunday evening on FOX. The remote benefit concert will pay tribute to frontline health care professionals, first responders and local heroes who are helping to fight the spread of COVID-19. Stars including Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Billie Eilish … Continue reading Elton John to Host Coronavirus Relief Concert Sunday Evening on FOX →

Bob Dylan today surprised fans with the release of a brand new song, “Murder Most Foul.” The track, at nearly 17-minutes long, is about the 1963 assassination of JFK and marks the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner‘s first new original song in 8 years. “Murder Most Foul” was released at midnight Friday with no previous … Continue reading Hear Bob Dylan’s Previously Unreleased Song ‘Murder Most Foul’ →

The Rolling Stones have canceled their upcoming summer tour until further notice due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. The band’s No Filter dates were set to kick off May 8th in San Diego and continue through July 9th in Atlanta. Ticketholders are being advised to hold onto their original tickets and await further information … Continue reading Rolling Stones Postpone North American Summer Tour →

A new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy) about the making of the Beatles’ Let It Be album will be released in theatres this September. The film, according to a press release from Walt Disney Studios, “will showcase the warmth, camaraderie and humor” of the album’s recording, as well … Continue reading Peter Jackson’s Beatles Documentary is Coming to Theaters This September →

Live Nation and AEG, two of the largest concert promoters in North America, have suspended all large-scale tours until the end of March as fears over the spread of the coronavirus grow. According to Rolling Stone, who first reported the news, a joint statement from Live Nation, AEG, and four major booking agencies – Creative … Continue reading Major Concert Promoters Suspend All Large-scale Tours Until April →