As we near the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 18th, we’re throwing back to this 2004 performance of The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison and others.  Check out this week’s #ThrowbackVideo below.

In a new video from Funny Or Die, “Tom Petty” (okay, it’s an actor playing Tom Petty) addresses the recent plagiarism controversy involving Petty’s song “Won’t Back Down” (written by Petty and Jeff Lynne) and Sam Smith’s 2014 hit “Stay With Me”. Check it out below. Tom Petty Won’t Back Down from Funny Or Die

Jeff Lynne’s ELO made an appearance at this weekend’s Grammy Awards ceremony, playing the hits “Evil Woman” – to the delight of Paul McCartney – and “Mr. Blue Sky”. Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran joined the band on the latter. Check out the video below. elo at the grammys by Filmography

If you’ve heard the song “Stay With Me” from UK singer Sam Smith, you may have noticed the resemblance to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ 1989 hit “I Won’t Back Down.” If you did, you weren’t the only one to notice. Now, it has been revealed that Tom Petty and “I Won’t Back Down” co-writer … Continue reading Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne To Receive Royalties for Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” →

A Paul McCartney tribute album, which has been in the works for years and gaining much attention over the last few months, has finally been released. The Art of McCartney features various artist performing Paul McCartney penned songs from the days of The Beatles, Wings, as well as McCartney’s solo career. A full track listing … Continue reading ‘The Art of McCartney’ Tribute Album Out Now →

Some of the most influential and respected musicians in classic rock were in attendance Tuesday night, when the UK-based Classic Rock Magazine handed out their annual Roll of Honour Awards in Hollywood. The event, traditionally held in the UK, celebrated it’s 10th anniversary this side of the pond this year. Hosted by Sammy Hagar, the … Continue reading Watch Video Highlights From the Classic Rock Awards →

The Art of McCartney, due out November 18, is a tribute to the songwriting of Sir Paul McCartney, with some of the world’s biggest artists covering the ex-Beatles’ songs backed up by McCartney’s own backing band. Artists featured on the release include Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Roger Daltrey, Brian Wilson, Def Leppard, Yusuf, Kiss, Chrissie … Continue reading Hear a Clip of Alice Cooper Covering The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” →

“The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute to the Beatles” aired Sunday night on CBS – 50 years to the day after The Beatles made their American television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. The tribute featured an interview by Late Show host Dave Letterman with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, performances by the … Continue reading CBS Airs ‘The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute to the Beatles’ →

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles was filmed last night at the Los Angeles Convention Center, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles first appearance in 1964 on The Ed Sullivan Show. The tribute evening featured performances by Maroon 5 (“All My Loving” and “Ticket To Ride”), John Mayer & Keith … Continue reading Grammy Salute To The Beatles Airs Feb 9, Features McCartney, Starr, Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne Among Others →

‘MR. BLUE SKY: THE STORY OF JEFF LYNNE AND ELO’ TO AIR NATIONALLY ON PALLADIA BEGINNING THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 9:00 PM ET WITH AIRINGS THROUGHOUT MONTH VH1 CLASSIC TO AIR STARTING OCTOBER 10 OCTOBER 9 MARKS RELEASE OF TWO ALBUMS: LYNNE’S SOLO RELEASE ‘LONG WAVE’ AND THE NEWLY RECORDED ‘MR. BLUE SKY–THE VERY … Continue reading ‘Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO’ To Air On Palladia Beginning This Sunday →

Jeff Lynne has released the music video for “Mercy Mercy,” the first single from his new album Long Wave. Shot at his Los Angeles home studio that’s known as Bungalow Palace Studios, the Martyn Atkins-directed clip features none other than “The Jeffs,” a composite of four simultaneous images of the iconic British artist playing acoustic … Continue reading Jeff Lynne Releases Video for “Mercy Mercy” →

JEFF LYNNE TO MAKE SPECIAL APPEARANCE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM IN LOS ANGELES WHERE THE DOCUMENTARY ‘REEL TO REEL: MR. BLUE SKY: THE STORY OF JEFF LYNNE AND ELO’ WILL BE SHOWN THE EVENT IS IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 9 US RELEASE OF TWO ALBUMS: HIS SOLO RELEASE ‘LONG WAVE’ AND … Continue reading Jeff Lynne to Make Special Appearance September 12 at The GRAMMY Museum →