Cover art by Sir Peter Blake Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has enlisted an A-list lineup of musicians for a new charity single benefiting Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. The tune, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” features over 60 guest artists, including the late Jeff Beck in his final recording before his JanuaryRead More →
On This Day, February 8, 1975… Bob Dylan’s fifteenth studio album Blood on the Tracks entered the Billboard 200 album chart, eventually peaking at number one. The album, Dylan’s return to Columbia Records after two albums with Asylum, featured such future classics as “Tangled Up in Blue,” “Idiot Wind,” “Shelter from the Storm” and others. Read More →
ABC/Michael Yada U2 and Jon Bon Jovi were among the artists honored at the 35th annual Pollstar Awards, which took place Wednesday, February 7, in Los Angeles. Jon was honored with the Milestone Award, in recognition of his band Bon Jovi’s 40th anniversary. He was also a keynote speaker at a Pollstar Live conference panelRead More →
Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort Sammy Hagar continues to add to his business ventures outside of music. The rocker just announced that his first-ever beer, Red Rocker Lager, is expanding into California. The beer, described as a golden, medium-bodied Mexican-style lager, was first launched in Detroit in October through Sammy’s RedRead More →
Frontiers Music Srl Blue Öyster Cult is following up their recent 50th anniversary celebration with a brand new album, which appears to be their last. The album, Ghost Stories, will drop April 12, with the press release noting it “marks a fitting finale to the recording legacy of one of rock’s mostRead More →
Sonja Flemming/CBS Billy Joel attended the Grammy Awards on Sunday with Freddy Wexler, the songwriter and producer who convinced Billy to return to music and co-wrote his new single, “Turn the Lights Back On.” Freddy spent the night documenting everything and has posted a highlight Reel on Instagram. In the behind-the-scenesRead More →
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Power Trip It looks like AC/DC fans won’t have to wait much longer to find out the big news the band started teasing earlier this week. On Tuesday, February 6, the Aussie rockers shared an Instagram post, with the tease, “Are You Ready,” leading fans to suspect a tour announcement is on the way.Read More →
ABC In celebration of The Beatles first landing in America on February 7, 1964, ANALOGr has launched a new auction, featuring unique items and memorabilia from the Fab Four. The Beatles Experience features a collection of pieces spanning from the legendary band’s arrival at New York’s JFK Airport to their solo careers andRead More →
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Jon Bon Jovi is the latest artist breaking into the Nashville nightlife scene. The rocker and his band have teamed with Big Plan Holdings for a new venue, JBJ’s Nashville, projected to open in the spring. “We’re looking forward to having a place in NashvilleRead More →
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Several veteran artists profited from the so-called “Grammy Bump” following the awards show telecast on February 4. According to Luminate, the company that collects music sales, streams and airplay data for Billboard, Joni Mitchell saw streams of her catalog increase by 133% following her touching performanceRead More →
