On Saturday (June 14), Roger Daltrey was knighted as part of the King’s Birthday Honors list, among other notable figures like David Beckham, Steve Winwood, Gary Oldham, and 10cc singer Glenn Gouldman. The 81-year-old vocalist for the Who received a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) honor for his significant contributions to…
Elvis Presley’s third act in the seventies L.A. music scene is captured in the upcoming box set, Sunset Boulevard, which is set for release on August 1. The five-disc collection features 89 rare recordings that showcase previously unreleased material from his 1970-1975 L.A. recording sessions, such as the just-shared early version of “Burning Love (Take…
On Thursday night (June 12), the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony brought together an impressive lineup of artists like Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, and George Clinton. Established in 1969 with over 400 inductees, the event is a blend of a trade-organization party that brings together the songwriting and publishing communities annually at the Marriott…
The 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, was canceled at 7:30 p.m. local time on Friday (June 13) due to severe weather conditions, following an evacuation notice issued to attendees earlier that day. The festival made the official announcement on social media, writing: “Today, the National Weather Service provided us with an…
During his concert in Germany on Wednesday (June 11), Sting paid tribute to the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, following the news that the music legend died earlier that day. Sting performed a solo, acoustic cover of the Pet Sounds classic, “God Only Knows,” introducing his tender rendition by saying, “Today, one of my heroes died,…
On Thursday (June 12), Twenty One Pilots announced the dates and details of The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025. The 21-date North American tour is in support of their upcoming album, Breach, which is set to be released in September via their longtime record label, Fueled by Ramen. The jaunt begins in the Grammy-winning duo’s home…
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson have reunited for a new short film, The Making of Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes Live At The Greek, which commemorates the 25th anniversary of their memorable live collaboration. The 11-minute documentary – released following the remastered 25th anniversary edition of the…
On Thursday (June 12), Bruce Springsteen shared his vault ballad, “Sunday Love,” which will be included on the forthcoming box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums. The tune finds The Boss in full crooner mode, with orchestral arrangements reminiscent of the production work of Hal David. “Sunday Love” is the opening track on Twilight Hours…
Nirvana’s iconic 1991 music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” has just surpassed two billion views on YouTube, after first crossing the one billion milestone back in 2019. The Samuel Bayer-directed clip features the late Kurt Cobain, Krist Noveselic, and Dave Grohl performing at a pep rally in a high school gym, while surrounded by…
After canceling their UK and European tour earlier this year due to scheduling conflicts, rumors began swirling that the Rolling Stones were back in the studio recording new material. Reports from The Sun confirm that the rock legends are working on a new album, and possibly gearing up for another tour. The article states that…