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Jesse Colin Young, The Youngbloods Frontman Who Sang Sixties Anthem “Get Together,” Dead At 83
Jesse Colin Young, frontman and co-founder of the influential Sixties group the Youngbloods, has died at the age of 83. The musician's death was confirmed by his wife and manager, Connie Young, who di...
Mar 18, 2025
James Taylor’s Songs Will Be Featured In Forthcoming Musical, ‘Fire & Rain’
Fire & Rain, a jukebox-style musical based on the songs of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor, is currently in development. The project will feature a story written by Tony-winning playwrigh...
Mar 18, 2025
Eagles Announce Additional 2025 Dates To Ongoing Las Vegas Sphere Residency
On Tuesday (March 18), the Eagles took to Instagram to announce four additional 2025 dates for their ongoing Las Vegas Sphere residency. The newly added shows are scheduled to take place over the cour...
Mar 18, 2025
‘An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile’ Concert Special Will Air On CBS
On April 6, CBS will air the one-hour concert special, An Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile. The broadcast will feature live performances and stories about the songwriting on the duo's new co...
Mar 18, 2025
Neil Young Will No Longer Sell ‘Platinum’ Tickets On Future Tours, Inspired By The Cure’s Robert Smith
In a post on his NY Archives site on Saturday (March 15), Neil Young vowed to eliminate the sale of high-priced "Platinum" tickets during his future tours. The move is inspired by the Cure's Robert Sm...
Mar 16, 2025
Rod Stewart Has Shot Of Whisky Onstage To Celebrate His 200th Vegas Residency Show
On Wednesday night (March 12), Rod Stewart took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to perform his 200th show as part of his ongoing Las Vegas residency. The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of...
Mar 13, 2025
Tony Visconti Recalls His Bittersweet Final Conversation With David Bowie
In a new interview with The New York Post, legendary music producer Tony Visconti recalls the poignant final conversation he shared with his longtime collaborator, David Bowie. Visconti worked with Bo...
Mar 13, 2025
“We Are The World” Recording Session Drove Bob Dylan To A “Nervous Breakdown”
Forty years ago this week, the groundbreaking charity single, "We Are the World," was released. The track was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and went on to raise $80 million for Ethiopi...
Mar 13, 2025
Willie Nelson Announces Upcoming New Album, ‘Oh What A Beautiful World,’ Shares Title Track
On Wednesday (March 12), Willie Nelson announced the upcoming release of his 154th studio album, Oh What a Beautiful World, on April 25th via Legacy Recordings. To promote his new release, the 91-year...
Mar 12, 2025
Sting Announces New 2025 US Dates On His “Sting 3.0” Tour
Sting has announced new US tour dates for his Sting 3.0 Tour that are scheduled for the spring and fall of 2025. Sting's current tour features a power trio led by the legendary bassist playing alongsi...
Mar 11, 2025