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Party Songs are ‘tough’ to Write According to Bret Michaels

Poison frontman Bret Michaels says the party songs his band are known for were more difficult to write than tracks with heavier emotional meaning. He made the comparison while discussing surprise hit single “Every Rose Has its Thorn,” which was released in October 1988. While on tour with the band, Michaels had called his then-girlfriend at home, only to have the phone answered by another man. He wrote the song over […]

todayOctober 17, 2018

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Lindsey Buckingham suing Fleetwood Mac

Lindsey Buckingham has filed a lawsuit against his former Fleetwood Mac bandmates for firing him earlier this year. According to Us Weekly, Buckingham filed documents in the Los Angeles County Superior Court that claim his manager informed him in January that the band “would proceed with its upcoming and already organized 2018 to 2019 concert tour without him.” Buckingham is suing his former bandmates; Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie and Stevie Nicks for "breach of fiduciary duty, breach of oral contract and […]

todayOctober 16, 2018

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Mariah Carey Accused Of Lip-Syncing During AMA Performance

The fact that Mariah Carey is an R&B icon is never questioned. However, the diva's vocal skills and performance abilities have been criticized over the past few years. Fail compilation videos of Carey's trainwreck performances can be found online. Still, the songstress has been back on her grind. After dazzling crowds consistently during her residency in Las Vegas, Mariah performed at the AMAs. The diva came through with a flowing dress, and her glamourous […]

todayOctober 15, 2018

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On This Day in Music History – October 15th

1965 - Jimi Hendrix signed a three-year recording contract with Ed Chalpin. 1968 - Led Zeppelin made its official performance debut in England. 1968 - Stevie Wonder's single "For Once In My Life" was released. 1976 - Ike and Tina Turner split their musical act. 1977 - "Slip Slidin' Away," by Paul Simon, was released. 1987 - Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) opened a series of solo shows on Broadway. --- Photo Credit: Be […]

todayOctober 15, 2018

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Michael Bublé retiring from Music

Michael Bublé has revealed that he will retire from music following the release of his new album, telling The Daily Mail that he no longer has the stomach for “celebrity narcissism.” “This is my last interview. I’m retiring,” Bublé said. “I’ve made the perfect record and now I can leave at the very top.” In an emotionally charged interview, the Canadian singer-songwriter opened up about his 5-year-old son Noah’s battle […]

todayOctober 15, 2018

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This Day in Music History – October 12th

1969 - The "Paul is Dead" craze began when a radio DJ played "Revolution #9" backwards. 1971 - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar" debuted on Broadway. 1975 - Rod Stewart and the Faces play their final show together. The group's breakup was due to Stewart wanting to further his success with his solo career. 1978 - Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols) was arrested for the murder of […]

todayOctober 12, 2018

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This Day in Beatles History

October 11th, 1967 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono opened their joint exhibition Half-a-Wind Show at London's Lisson Gallery. October 11th, 1988 - Ringo Starr and his wife, Barbara Bach, entered a rehab center to be treated for alcoholism. --- Photo Credit: Neftali / Shutterstock.com

todayOctober 11, 2018

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“Rattle and Hum” turns 30 today

Rattle and Hum is the sixth studio album by Irish rock band U2. The album was produced by Jimmy Iovine and was released on 10 October 1988, making the album 30 years old today. Following the breakthrough success of the band's previous studio album, The Joshua Tree, the Rattle and Hum project captures their continued experiences with American roots music on the Joshua Tree Tour, further incorporating elements of blues rock, folk rock, and gospel music into their sound. A collection of new studio tracks, live […]

todayOctober 10, 2018

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The Winner Takes It All: Cher scores biggest sales week of 2018 for a pop album by a woman

Mamma Mia! Cher‘s new album of ABBA covers, Dancing Queen, has debuted at #3 on the Billboard album chart, tying the record for her highest-charting solo album ever. What’s more, it also scored the biggest sales week of the year for any pop album by a woman. No pop album by a woman has sold more in a week in 2018 than Dancing Queen. Taylor Swift‘s Reputation was the last pop release by a female artist to sell more, and that […]

todayOctober 9, 2018

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