Meridian, Mississippi, will be honoring its native son and legendary Temptations singer David Ruffin with a star on The Max Walk of Fame and naming a street after him. The late Ruffin, who had hits such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” was born in nearby rural Whynot and claimed Meridian as…… Continue Reading
Music legend Elton John has announced additional dates for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. John is set to perform six more shows next year in Louisville, Kentucky; Detroit, Michigan; Jacksonville, Florida; Lexington, Kentucky; and Des Moines, Iowa. Tickets for the new shows go on sale to the general public starting Friday, October 18, at…… Continue Reading
Law enforcement agents have reportedly arrested the person who allegedly broke into a storage unit that belonged to the late Tom Petty in San Fernando Valley last month and stole valuables worth at least $100,000, including guitars, guns and hard drives containing unreleased tracks. Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reports the person being held confessed…… Continue Reading
A new musical about the life and work of Michael Jackson is set to hit Broadway in the summer of 2020 despite abuse allegations against the late King of Pop. Earlier this year, Jackson’s estate had called off pre-Broadway shows in Chicago of the new musical, originally titled “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.” According…… Continue Reading
A new documentary exploring the infamous 1977 plane crash that killed three members of Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to DVD. Titled I’ll Never Forget You: The Last 72 Hours of Lynyrd Skynyrd and based on the book of the same name by security guard and crash survivor, Gene Odom, the film features…… Continue Reading
Glastonbury Festivals announced that Diana Ross will perform in the legendary Sunday teatime slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2020 on June 28 next year. It will be Ross’ first live appearance in the U.K. since 2008. “To all my fans across the world, this is my tribute to you,” said Ross, one of…… Continue Reading
Paul McCartney announced on Tuesday that he will digitally release two new songs on November 22. The two never-before-heard tracks, “Home Tonight” and “In A Hurry,” were recorded during the Greg Kurstin sessions for McCartney’s chart-topping album Egypt Station. On November 29, McCartney is set to release a limited edition Record Store Day double A-side…… Continue Reading
The Eagles announced that they will play their Hotel California album in full during their 2020 concerts in Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Each night’s concert will feature a Hotel California set, with an accompanying orchestra and choir, followed by an additional set of the band’s greatest hits. Tickets go…… Continue Reading
Cheap Trick discussed the rock band’s surprising popularity in Japan in the latest episode of AXS TV’s “The Big Interview” on Wednesday. “We started getting fan mail from Japan, said guitarist Rick Nielsen, “because of the Japanese press talking about us at a Queen show. Normally they wouldn’t mention the opening act.” “In Japan, they…… Continue Reading
Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones and Finnish cellist Anssi Karttunen’s joint venture Sons Of Chipotle is set to make its U.S. debut in March 2020. The band will perform at the Big Ears Festival between March 26 and 29 in Knoxville, Tennessee, with Jones playing the piano and Karttunen playing cello and electronics. “Both…… Continue Reading