Rob Verhorst/Redferns Grammy-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who helped popularize bossa nova in the U.S. with his band Brasil ’66, has died, ABC Audio has confirmed. He was 83. According to a family statement, Mendes died Sept. 5 in LA, surrounded by his wife and musical partner, Gracinha, and his children.Read More →
Disney+ Elton John is giving fans a sneak peek at his upcoming documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, which will look back on the legendary performer’s 50-year career as he prepares for his final North American show at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has sharedRead More →
Rhino Joni Mitchell is giving fans another preview of her upcoming box set, Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), due out Oct. 4. The legendary singer just released a demo of “Traveling (Hejira),” which was recorded in March 1976 at A&M Studios in Hollywood, California. Archives, Vol. 4: TheRead More →
On This Day, Sept. 6, 1968 … George Harrison asked Eric Clapton to contribute a guitar solo to his new Beatles song, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Clapton initially declined Harrison’s request, saying “nobody ever plays on Beatles records,” but Harrison eventually convinced him to participate, and Clapton recorded the solo that night. The songRead More →
Wyatt Road Records Bonnie Raitt is one of the many artists contributing songs to the upcoming benefit album Better Than Jail, aimed at raising awareness and support for improving our criminal justice system. The album, due out Oct. 4, features covers of iconic prison songs. Other artists contributing to the projectRead More →
Trouser Press Books The history of two legendary music venues will be explored in books set for release in October. This Ain’t No Disco: The Story of CBGB, about the famed New York punk club CBGB that launched the careers of bands like the Ramones, Blondie and Talking Heads, will be reissued withRead More →
Justin Berl/Getty Images Bruce Springsteen’s filmography will be the focus of a new event put on by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Springsteen on Screen: From the Vault with Thom Zimny will take place Sept. 28 as part of a celebration of The Boss’ upcoming 75th birthday, which is Sept.Read More →
Gary Miller/Getty Images The Rolling Stones are out to improve the way you hear their music on the go. The band has teamed with Speaqua Sound for a limited-edition portable and waterproof speaker collection. The line is made up of three of Speaqua’s models, each decorated with The Stones’ iconicRead More →
Erika Goldring/Getty Images Neil Young recently told members of his Neil Young Archives site that he was planning some new tour dates this year, and he’s made good on that promise. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced he’ll headline the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, on Sept.Read More →
Carter B. Smith Sting is getting ready to launch his North American tour with his new STING 3.0 power trio, and now they have a new song to play onstage. It’s called “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)” and it’s the former Police man’s first new music since his 2021Read More →
