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The Year in Music 2024: Billy Joel: 'Movin' Out' of MSG and movin' back onto the charts
2024 was a milestone year for Billy Joel, in more ways than one.It started in February, when he released "Turn the Lights Back On," his first pop single since 2007's "All My Life." The ballad was cowr...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 24, 2024

George Michael's family donates royalties from 'Last Christmas' to 20 charities 'close to George's heart'
Sony Music EntertainmentIf you're looking to stream holiday songs, keep in mind that if you choose WHAM!'s "Last Christmas," you'll be helping people in need.In a Christmas message to fans, George Mic...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 24, 2024

Final trailer for Bob Dylan movie 'A Complete Unknown' released
Courtesy of Searchlight PicturesThe Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown hits theaters on Thursday, and the final trailer for the film just dropped.While the clip features scenes from the movie, as well...
Jill Lances Dec 24, 2024

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988: Poison landed their only #1 song with ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’
On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988 ...Glam rockers Poison landed their first and only #1 song with the power ballad “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” The song, from the band’s sophomore album...
Jill Lances Dec 24, 2024

The Black Crowes on their 'Happiness Bastards' Grammy nod: ‘That feels good’
Silver Arrow RecordsThe Black Crowes are nominated for a Grammy for their latest album Happiness Bastards, and they certainly feel honored by the recognition.The album, the group's first col...
Jill Lances Dec 24, 2024

The Year in Music 2024: Phil Lesh, Dickey Betts, Quincy Jones among the music greats we lost this year
It’s always sad when our favorite musicians pass away, and in 2024 we had to do say goodbye to several artists who made a huge impact on music.Grateful Dead fans were shocked when it w...
Jill Lances Dec 24, 2024

Keith Richards on why he covered 'Run Rudolph Run': 'It was just done out of sheer fun'
Mindless Records/|BMGThe Rolling Stones' Keith Richards is one of the many artists who have recorded a cover of Chuck Berry’s classic holiday song “Run Rudolph Run,” and no...
Jill Lances Dec 23, 2024

Paul McCartney’s New Years resolution: 'Finish an album!'
ABC/Heidi GutmanLooks like we may be getting some new music from Paul McCartney next year.The legendary Beatle, who recently wrapped the 2024 leg of his Got Back tour, answered some questions fro...
Jill Lances Dec 23, 2024

On This Day, Dec. 23, 1989: Phil Collins hits #1 with ‘Another Day in Paradise’
On This Day, Dec. 23, 1989 ...Phil Collins landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Another Day in Paradise,” from his #1 album …But Seriously.The song, which spent four weeks on...
Jill Lances Dec 23, 2024

The Year in Music 2024: The Beatles celebrate the 60th anniversary of their arrival in America & more
It was a monumental year for The Beatles, as they celebrated the 60th anniversary of the first time they arrived in the U.S.In February 1964 The Beatles — Paul McCartney, John Len...
Jill Lances Dec 23, 2024
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