Nov 4, 1978: Linda Ronstadt ‘USA’ Hits #1
Her ninth album, again produced by Peter Asher, found her career as a pop-rock singer in full bloom, with more hits from some well-chosen covers
Read MoreNov 3, 1992: Bon Jovi Releases ‘Keep the Faith’
When the band emerged from a four-year stretch between albums, their sound had changed and matured. Jon had shorter hair. They were ready for the next phase.
Read MoreRingo Starr, Beach Boys Sing a Beatles Favorite in 2019
When the Starr celebrated the 30th anniversary of his All Starr Band, he got a little help from his friends Mike and Bruce
Read MoreNov 2, 1974: George Harrison Begins First Solo Tour
The former Beatle’s Dark Horse tour was a disappointment for some fans and critics. And likely the artist himself, who didn’t tour again until 1991
Read MoreMama Cass Tribute: What a Set of Pipes!
The singer, once prominently a member of the singing quartet the Mamas & the Papas, tried a solo career when the group broke up
Read MoreDavid Bowie Does a Great Mick Jagger Impression
You never knew when his keen sense of humor would appear. In 2002, he told an interviewer about the time he saw the Rolling Stones perform in 1963
Read MoreNov 2, 2021: Bob Dylan Opens First Tour in Nearly 2 Years
The 18 songs on opening night of the “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour leaned heavily on material from his well-received 2020 album of the same name
Read MoreOn This Day: Billboard Magazine First Published
Billboard is known as the “Music Business Bible” for its recorded music sales/airplay charts and trade reporting on the music industry
Read MoreWatch 1000 People Perform Bowie’s ‘Rebel Rebel’
One year after Rockin’ 1000 organized 1000 musicians to perform a Foo Fighters’ hit, they did it again with an incredible tribute to a Bowie favorite
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