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Carole King to Be Honored As MusiCares Person of the Year
Carole King will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year on January 24th in recognition of her creative accomplishments and charitable work. In addition to her continuously evolving musical career, Carole is involved with a number of political causes as well as environmental organizations which support forest ecosystem protection. “We are honored to … Continue reading Carole King to Be Honored As MusiCares Person of the Year
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Carole King Honored with Gershwin Prize at White House
President Barack Obama called Carole King a “living legend” last night at the White House, as she became the first woman ever to be honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. “It is yet another of the many important messages to young women that women matter, women make a difference,” King told the Associated … Continue reading Carole King Honored with Gershwin Prize at White House
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Aerosmith and James Taylor Join Benefit for Boston Bombing Victims
Aerosmith, James Taylor and Jimmy Buffet have joined the lineup for a concert at Boston’s TD Garden, which will benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The concert takes place May 30th and will included performances from Jason Aldean, Boston, Extreme, Godsmack, the J. Geils Band, Carole King and New Kids on the Block, as … Continue reading Aerosmith and James Taylor Join Benefit for Boston Bombing Victims
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Session Musician Hugh McCracken Loses Battle with Leukemia
Hugh McCracken, a session guitarist who was in great demand from the 1960’s through 1980’s passed away on Thursday after a long battle with leukemia. McCracken appeared on many recordings by Steely Dan, as well as albums by Billy Joel, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Yoko Ono, and … Continue reading Session Musician Hugh McCracken Loses Battle with Leukemia
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James Taylor Sings “Romney & Bain” (“Fire & Rain” Parody by Jimmy Fallon) [VIDEO]