NEWS PLUS:

What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note

Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick Lead Kennedy Center 2023 Honorees

They were among the five chosen for lifetime artistic achievements

Read More

Dixie Chicks Founding Member Dies In Head-On Car Crash

Laura Lynch was the founding upright bass player for the country music band, but left just prior to their significant success

Read More

Don McLean’s Touching Story of Playing at Alex Trebek’s 2019 Holiday Party

“It was a joyous and sad occasion and I was very touched that my music was that important to him. He was elegant and dignified as you saw him on television”

Read More

The 50 Biggest U.S. Albums: Many Never Reached #1

Though it seemed like everyone you knew owned these LPs from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Meat Loaf, and others, they never hit the top of the Billboard chart

Read More

Kinks Reunion Saga: You Really Got Me

Ray Davies and Dave Davies have talked about it publicly in recent years, as has Mick Avory. All three are now in their late 70s

Read More

Rolling Stones Share New Video From ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Album

The album marks their first new studio effort of new material written by Jagger and Richards since 2005 and includes Charlie Watts

Read More

Julian Lennon on ‘Hey Jude’ and The Beatles Family

He talks about his childhood, his relationship with his brother, Sean, and the impact of watching the Beatles docuseries, Get Back

Read More

Willie Nelson 90th Birthday Concerts Released

Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live at the Hollywood Bowl, has performances by Nelson, Keith Richards, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash, and Tom Jones, among many others

Read More

Allman Betts Family Revival Tour Honors Dickey Betts on His 80th Birthday

The tour, celebrating Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, features an array of guest artists in a 3-hour performance.

Read More

New Journey Book Takes Definitive Look At the Band’s History

In Journey: Worlds Apart, author Nick DeRiso offers a detailed look at their evolving lineup, discography, touring history, and side projects

Read More