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On This Day, Feb. 4, 1977: Fleetwood Mac releases their iconic album 'Rumours'
On This Day, Feb. 4, 1977…Fleetwood Mac released their 11th studio album Rumours, which became a huge commercial success for the band.The album topped Billboard 200 Albums chart and would go on...
Jill Lances Feb 04, 2025

Dead & Company raising money for MusiCares with auction of Sphere Experience package
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicGrateful Dead was honored for their philanthropy on Friday by the Recording Academy, which named them MusiCares Person of the Year. Now the band's offshoot, Dead & Compa...
Jill Lances Feb 04, 2025

Ringo Starr reacts to The Beatles' 'Now and Then' Grammy win
Disney/Randy HolmesThe Beatles picked up another Grammy Award Sunday night, with their final song “Now And Then” winning best rock performance. Neither Paul McCartney nor Ringo Starr ...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2025

Bob Dylan expands Rough and Rowdy Ways 2025 tour
Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for ABABob Dylan is going to be busy on the road this year. The rocker just announced a slew of new Rough and Rowdy Ways tour dates for the spring.Dylan previously announced ...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2025

Joan Baez loved Monica Barbaro’s portrayal of her in 'A Complete Unknown'
Noam Galai/Getty Images for Tibet House USMonica Barbaro earned an Oscar nomination for playing Joan Baez in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, and it sounds like Baez herself thinks the actress...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2025

Items from Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks bring in big bucks at the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction
Mary Ellen MatthewsRock memorabilia from Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and more sold for big bucks at Julien’s Auctions' annual MusiCares Charity Relief Auction on Sunday.Over 60 items were ...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2025

Marc Cohn shares Parkinson's disease diagnosis: 'This is just another passage'
Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesMarc Cohn has revealed that he has Parkinson's disease, but the "Walking In Memphis" singer says he's not letting it keep him from performing for his fans.Marc writes ...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 03, 2025

On This Day, Feb. 3, 1959: The Day The Music Died: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper die in a plane crash
Musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.The trio was touring together as part of the Winter Dance Party...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2025

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler performs for the first time since fracturing his vocal cords
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Janie's FundAfter fracturing his vocal cords during Aerosmith’s 2023 Peace Out tour, frontman Steven Tyler was back on the stage Sunday night performing at his six...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2025

Bob Dylan returns for 10th anniversary of Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival
Live Nation/Blackbird PresentsWillie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a star-studded lineup that includes Willie & Family and Bob D...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2025
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