Author Resigns After Admitting to Fabricating Bob Dylan Quotes
Bob Dylan was inadvertently caught in the middle of a major journalism scandal, revealed by Michael Moynihan in a Tablet Magazine report published earlier today. Jonah Lehrer, author of Imagine: How Creativity Works confessed to fabricating Bob Dylan quotes for his popular new book. The truth came out after Moynihan, a Dylan fan, went searching … Continue reading Author Resigns After Admitting to Fabricating Bob Dylan Quotes
Sir Paul McCartney Paid One Pound for Olympic Ceremony Performance
London 2012 organizers confirmed Monday that the star artists who performed at the Olympics opening ceremony, including Sir Paul McCartney, were paid one pound (approximately $1.60 US) for their performances. “The top talent basically gave their services for free,” a London 2012 spokeswoman told AFP. “But in order to have a formal contract for their … Continue reading Sir Paul McCartney Paid One Pound for Olympic Ceremony Performance
The Grateful Dead Movie Event – A Birthday Celebration
In celebration of what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 70th birthday, The Grateful Dead Movie will return to select theaters nationwide for a unique one night event this Wednesday – August 1st – at 7:00pm (local time). Presented by NCM Fathom Events, this one-night screening will include a special tribute to the great Garcia by … Continue reading The Grateful Dead Movie Event – A Birthday Celebration
Fab Four Headed For Top 40 Again
It’s been over forty years since the Beatles broke-up but according to Billboard.com, the Fab Four are headed back to the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 Albums Chart with the new iTunes-exclusive release Tomorrow Never Knows. Based on sales forecasts, the compilation album is projected to sell 10,000 to 15,000 copies by the week’s … Continue reading Fab Four Headed For Top 40 Again
Bruce Springsteen Announces North American “Wrecking Ball” Fall Tour Dates
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced a fall 2012 North American tour in support of their recent album, Wrecking Ball. The tour kicks off in Ottawa, Ontario on October 19th and ends December 6th in Glendale, AZ. The fall dates are part of the band’s Wrecking Ball World Tour which begins August … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Announces North American “Wrecking Ball” Fall Tour Dates
Exclusive Beatles iTunes LP Available Now
Tomorrow Never Knows is an exclusive iTunes digital LP featuring 14 of The Beatles’ most powerful rock songs spanning their entire catalogue. Available on iTunes now. 1. Revolution 2. Paperback Writer 3. And Your Bird Can Sing 4. Helter Skelter 5. Savoy Truffle 6. I’m Down 7. I’ve Got a Feeling 8. Back in the … Continue reading Exclusive Beatles iTunes LP Available Now
Orleans Founding Member Larry Hoppen Dies at 61
Singer/guitarist and founding member of the band Orleans, Larry Hoppen died Tuesday at the age of 61. The announcement was made by his wife Patricia on Hoppen’s Facebook page, saying “For those who don’t already know, Larry passed away yesterday… For his fans, I am deeply sorry for YOUR loss. I know he will be … Continue reading Orleans Founding Member Larry Hoppen Dies at 61
Music of Laura Nyro Being Honored at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
A free show set for August 11th at the Damrosch Park Bandshell in New York will be a highlight of this year’s Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival. The Triple Goddess Twilight Revue: Celebrating The Music of Laura Nyro is also part of the 29th Annual Roots of American Music Festival and lined up so … Continue reading Music of Laura Nyro Being Honored at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Elton John Discusses New Album, New Book (VIDEO)
Elton John recently sat down for a chat with ITV1’s Helen Fospero at his home in the south of France. The legendary musician spoke at length about his latest album Good Morning To The Night (a collaboration with Australian duo Pnau), the joys of fatherhood and his new book, Love Is The Cure. Check out … Continue reading Elton John Discusses New Album, New Book (VIDEO)
Springsteen and Van Zandt Perform “We Shall Overcome” in Norway (VIDEO)
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt made a surprise appearance in Norway on Sunday at a memorial concert to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 77 people. Far-Right extremist Anders Behring Breivik confessed to the massacre that killed 69 people at a youth … Continue reading Springsteen and Van Zandt Perform “We Shall Overcome” in Norway (VIDEO)
J. Geils Band Touring… Without J. Geils
Boston’s J. Geils Band has announced they will be reuniting to hit the road this summer with original members Peter Wolf (vocals), Seth Justman (keyboards), Danny Klein (bass) and Magic Dick (harmonica). But missing from the lineup is the band’s namesake, J. Geils himself. A PR Company statement addressed the absence, saying “Guitarist John Geils … Continue reading J. Geils Band Touring… Without J. Geils
Kiss Kick Off Tour After Private Show for Veterans and Service Men & Women in Virginia (VIDEO)
Kiss kick off their tour tonight at Farm Bureau Live in Virginia Beach, but not before performing a private show for veterans and service families at the Jiffy Lube Center last night in Bristow. The band invited 2000 of America’s heros while Boomer Managzine coordinated free ticket distribution. Past and current soldiers all received a … Continue reading Kiss Kick Off Tour After Private Show for Veterans and Service Men & Women in Virginia (VIDEO)
