Category Archives: Top Music News
Bobby Whitlock Looks Back On Legendary Eric Clapton Collaboration
50 years after releasing the legendary Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs, keyboardist Bobby Whitlock -- Eric Clapton's primary collaborator in Derek & The Dominos -- looked back at writing...
Jun 16, 2020
Roger Waters Releases 'Us + Them' Soundtrack
Out now digitally is the 23-song soundtrack to Roger Waters' Us + Them film. The Blu-ray, DVD and accompanying soundtrack's CD and vinyl editions will be released on October 2nd. Rolling Stone...
Jun 16, 2020
Pete Townshend Bassist Recalls 'Empty Glass' Sessions
Tony Butler, best know these days as the bassist for the '80s band Big Country, looked back on his time as Pete Townshend's bassist, during the sessions for his 1980 solo set, Empty Glass. But...
Jun 15, 2020
Happy Birthday, Motown's Lamont Dozier!!!
Happy Birthday to Lamont Dozier who turns 79 today (June 16th)!!! Dozier and brothers Eddie and Brian Holland formed Motown's legendary songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, and ...
Jun 15, 2020
Paul Simon Suggested Classic Billy Joel Arrangement Change
Paul Simon actually played a crucial role in helping birth a Billy Joel classic. Liberty DeVitto, who was Billy's drummer for 30 years, will publish his long-awaited memoir, title, Liberty: Life, ...
Jun 15, 2020
Ron Wood Credits Sobriety For New Level Of Guitar Work
Ron Wood definitely sees an improvement in his playing since becoming sober. The Rolling Stones guitarist -- who marked his 45th year with the band in 2020 -- is also celebrating a decade of sobriety....
Jun 15, 2020
Luke Bryan To Host 'CMA Best of Fest' Retrospective ABC Special
The global pandemic may have canceled this year's CMA Fest but the annual ABC-TV special that follows will continue as planned. Luke Bryan will host CMA Best of Fest, a three-hour retrospective ai...
Jun 15, 2020
Kenny Chesney Reschedules Chillaxification Stadium Shows
COVID-19 pushed pause on most scheduled tours for the year, including Kenny Chesney's Chillaxification Tour. He opted to reschedule the entire trek for next year, and now he has finalized the 18 s...
Jun 15, 2020
Bruce Springsteen Taps Classic 2005 Solo Gig For Archival Release
Bruce Springsteen has tapped his June 25th, 2005 solo show at Stockholm, Sweden's Hovet arena as his latest archival release. The new Stockholm 2005 collection is Springsteen's fourth pick fro...
Jun 15, 2020
T.I. And Killer Mike Speak Out About The Murder Of Rayshard Brooks
Killer Mike and T.I. spoke out about the murder of Rayshard Brooks. On June 12th, 27-year-old Brooks was shot in the back and killed by Atlanta police after he was initially found asleep at a Wendy...
Jun 14, 2020
