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The Doors' Robby Krieger performing at star-studded benefit show for ailing friend this Sunday
Credit: Jill JarrettFor many years, Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and his friend, sports artist Scott Medlock, teamed up to organize an annual celebrity golf tournament and all-star concert to benefit...
Oct 22, 2021
Don McLean's classic "American Pie" song and album celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday
Capitol Records/UMeDon McLean's classic anthem "American Pie" and album of the same name were released 50 years ago this Sunday, October 24. With "American Pie," which was the album's lead track and c...
Oct 22, 2021
1960s songs by The Who, The Kinks, Dusty Springfied & more featured on 'Last Night in Soho' soundtrack
Back Lot Music/MondoThe soundtrack to the new psychological thriller film Last Night in Soho features a variety of memorable 1960s tunes by British artists, including The Who, The Kinks and Dusty Spri...
Oct 21, 2021
The Sound of Simon: Paul Simon to release new audiobook, 'Miracle and Wonder,' in November
Courtesy of PushkinPaul Simon will release a new audiobook titled Miracle and Wonder on November 16 that features conversations he had with bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell and Gladwell's Broken Re...
Oct 21, 2021
Watch lyric video for new Robert Plant and Alison Krauss duet "Can't Let Go"
Credit: David McClisterRobert Plant and Alison Krauss have debuted a lyric video for their new rendition of "Can't Let Go," a song written by Randy Weeks that acclaimed alt-country artist Lucinda Will...
Oct 21, 2021
Bruce Springsteen performs, Paul McCartney is honored at Robin Hood Foundation benefit in NYC
Courtesy of Robin Hood FoundationBruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney were among the stars who took part in the 2021 edition of the Robin Hood Foundation's annual charity gala, which was held Wednesda...
Oct 21, 2021
"Not Yet!" Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey declares it's too early for holiday music
Columbia RecordsIt's not even Halloween, but plenty of Christmas albums and songs have already been released, or will be in the next couple of weeks. However, the Queen of Christmas is here to t...
Oct 21, 2021
Elton John and Dua Lipa lend support to the UK's efforts to win the Eurovision song contest
Interscope Records Elton John and his "Cold Heart" duet partner, Dua Lipa, are throwing their weight behind the U.K.'s efforts to win the Eurovision Song Contest. The two artists, in conjunction...
Oct 21, 2021
Legendary Stax guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Cropper turns 80 today
Mascot Label Group/Provogue RecordsSteve Cropper, guitarist with legendary Stax Records house bands The Mar-Keys and Booker T. & the MG's, and later The Blues Brothers, celebrates his 80th birthda...
Oct 21, 2021
Go-Go's drummer Gina Schock launching book tour next week promoting upcoming book, 'Made in Hollywood'
Black Dog & LeventhalGo-Go's drummer Gina Schock's recently announced photo book Made in Hollywood: All Access with the Go-Go's will be released on Tuesday, October 26, and coinciding with its pub...
Oct 20, 2021