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Cover of the album "The Tears of Hercules". At 77, Rod Stewart struts his stuff again as he takes us through his 31st solo album. 'Tears of Hercules' is a stormer and a return to the best of Rod the Mod. Rod Stewart took many turns in…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — As part of our celebration of black excellence, 6abc recognizes the musical achievements of Gamble and Huff, the songwriting and production team responsible for popularizing soul music in Philadelphia.The Philadelphia…

On February 9, 1964, the Beatles took to the stage at CBS Studio 50 in New York to open an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show. Accompanied by deafening cries, the band made their US television debut, watched by a record 73 million households,…

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic rock 'n' roll song "American Pie," singer-songwriter Don McLean will perform at the Oaklawn Event Center on May 21 as part of his anniversary tour.Oaklawn Racing!--This>…

John Oates and Guthrie Trapp will take to the VPAC stage on February 3.Vail Valley Foundation / Courtesy Photo Did you know that the hit "Maneater" is actually a song!-->…

When people think of the most notable musical cities in America, several cities in the South come to mind. There is New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz; Memphis, where rock 'n' roll got its start; and Nashville, the nation's country…

BRADENTON — Cooler evenings won't be the only thing to enjoy in Bradenton and Sarasota this weekend, there are also some pretty cool live musical performances. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see which bands you…

John Oates will headline the Wheeler Opera House on Wednesday with guitarist Guthrie Trapp. (Courtesy photo) John Oates will headline the!-->…

US singer Bruce Springsteen has reportedly sold his entire music collection and publishing rights to Sony Music in a deal estimated at $ 500 million. Music Industry Magazine Billboard reported the agreement. The post based its story…

For two nights, Metallica will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an exclusive worldwide live broadcast event. Metallica 40th Anniversary Live will broadcast through partners Amazon Music and Prime Video Channels and air the…

She is celebrating her 50th birthday today. Miss American Pie, of course.And on this date, we mark the golden anniversary when the pop song "American Pie" hit the music charts on November 27, 1971, ranking No. 69 on the Billboard…

24 November 2021, 17:31 | Updated: November 25, 2021, 5:01 PM Marching bands are a staple of American musical education. Image: Alamy…

Guitar lessons: Before the studio experimentation fueled by chemicals from their psychedelic 'middle' period, The Beatles were a remarkably well-established success machine. Their live studio performances were tight, and their…

The Irish tell the story of a man who arrives at the gates of heaven asking to enter, and Saint Peter says: “Of course! Just show us your scars. The man says: “But… I have no…

Carole King, whose writing credits saturated the top of the charts in the '60s and' 70s, is now a two-time winner of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She was inducted by Taylor Swift during a ceremony held tonight at the Rocket Mortgage…

Photo credit: Brian HinelineAhead of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony this weekend, Dickey Betts denounces the unfair treatment of artists for plays broadcast.This weekend, as we celebrate the induction of legendary artists into…

From Austin, Texas Emilie wolfe transcends the ranks of ordinary musicians. A self-taught guitarist from the age of 5, Wolfe has honed his craft over the past 22 years and continues to take him to…

Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks had a famous rock and roll friendship, but Petty wasn't always sure who the Fleetwood Mac musician was. In fact, it took a lot of effort on Nicks' part to cement the friendship. After some hardship…

When most people hear rock 'n' roll, they think of Elvis Presley in his star jumpsuit, but they usually don't think of generations of black musicians, like Little Richard Where Domino greases, who laid the foundations for rock music.…

Presented by Beltone - A leader in audience health care. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, Chicago, brings their unique sound back to Toyota Center of Findlay!-->…

Eagles Of Death Metal (Press) ZAGREB, September 27, 2021 - The legendary savages of American rock'n'roll, Eagles of Death Metal, return to Zagreb for a club concert at the Culture Factory on Friday, March 25, 2022. EODM had previously…

ZZ bassist naming Dusty Hill who died aged 72, the death was announced by Frank Beard and Billy Gibbson who are the band members on their official Facebook page, He died in his sleep he went because of a hip!-->…

Dionne Warwick, Sam Moore and Dropkick frontman Murphys spoke The world of music was on hand and spoke with several key players at the United States Capitol today (Thursday, June 24) to kick off the campaign to pass the American Music…

WASHINGTON DC- Today, US Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced a resolution honoring the contributions of African Americans to America's musical heritage. The resolution also calls for better access to music education for…

Booker reintroduces resolution designating June as African-American Music Appreciation Month Lawmakers call for better access to music education for black students WASHINGTON DC- Today, US Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced a…

A new era of post-Covid art has begun, says David Alan Miller, musical director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra. And it doesn't refer to new protocols on how we get admission to concert halls. Miller maintains that the music itself is…

June 4, 2021 Alyssa Beno Every June since 1979, the United States has celebrated African American Music Appreciation Month to honor the contributions of African American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters to the…

As a former Grand Funk Railroad singer / guitarist, Mark Farner's vocals and playing have been rock classics on stereo systems and radio for over 50 years. Songs he has written or covered include "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Bad Time",…

Apple has secured the rights to "The velvet metro", for Apple TV +, a new documentary by Oscar-nominated director Todd Haynes. The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York in 1964 by singer / guitarist Lou…

Songwriter-drummer Don Brewer on the origins of a rock anthem It's one of the most iconic songs in rock & roll history. Written and sung by Don Brewer, drummer for Grand Funk Railroad, it was released in 1973 on the album…

1. "In 1926," writes William McBrien, "Cole told Richard Rodgers that in order to have successful songs, "I'll write Jewish tunes." Rodgers laughed but soon discovered that Porter, who had discovered a knack for composing soaring…

As one of the founding members, singer, lead guitarist and author of most of Grand Funk Railroad's music catalog, Mark Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force behind the scene. In a sense,!-->!-->…

You specifically call yourself a "Pinoy Post Rock Band". How important is your common heritage to the music you create together? Christian: We are all second generation Asian Americans. I think it's a blessing that our people are…

There's something about sunny, slow, uplifting post-rock that gets your heart racing. Mars, the new track from Wander, the post-rock band from San Francisco (for which we present the video below) is a shining example of this, proving…

Unrealized dreams / Unqualified graduate / It beats cotton picking / Waiting to be forgotten - Replacements, "Bastards of young people" The crushed chords are long, sustained and heavy. The sounds of concrete skies destroy the…

Versatile, virtuoso and with a formidable work ethic, renowned arena rockers Grand Funk Railway quickly gained importance. Formed in Flint, Michigan, by guitarist / vocalist Mark Farner and drummer / co-vocalist Don Brewer,…

Photo by Danny Clinch Just in time for the band's 20th anniversary, Drive-By Truckers announced American group, their eleventh studio album. The South Georgia-by-way-of-Alabama rockers will release the 11-song collection via ATO…