insert_link Classic Hits Bruce Springsteen Officially Sells Music Catalog in Huge Deal with Sony For an estimated $500 million or more, Bruce Springsteen has finally decided to sell his entire music catalog to Sony Music Entertainment after thorough negotiation. The deal is possibly the biggest transaction ever conducted for a single artist’s body of work. The information comes from two anonymous sources who were briefed on the deal, as no public announcement has been made about the sale. Springsteen, according to the sources, sold […] todayDecember 16, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Don McLean Announces 50th Anniversary “American Pie” Tour At the beginning of this week, Don McLean announced an extensive world tour for the upcoming year in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his hit song “American Pie.” The tour kicks off at the start of 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii before continuing across North America and then heading overseas for a leg of European shows. “After spending the past 18 months at home, I am thrilled to be getting […] todayDecember 15, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits James Brown Estate Sold for $90 Million After 15 years of dispute, James Brown’s estate has reportedly sold the late singer’s music assets to the publishing and management company Primary Wave. While the company did not provide an official comment on the financial details of the deal, a close source revealed that Primary Wave bought the entirety of Brown’s publishing, master income stream, and name and likeness rights for, as reports say, an estimated $90 million. Brown’s […] todayDecember 14, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies at 78 Michael Nesmith, an original member of the Monkees, has died of natural causes at the age of 78. “With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes,” his family said in a statement released on Friday. “We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all […] todayDecember 13, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Neil Young on Why He Won’t Tour: “It Gives Me a Sick Feeling” Despite being consistently busy in the studio, Neil Young has no plans of touring any time soon. "I don't want to put people in danger," he revealed in a recent interview. "I don't want people to see me out there and think I think everything is OK. I don't think everything is OK.” With his last live show being a pre-pandemic appearance in September 2019, Young scheduled a return for […] todayDecember 10, 2021
insert_link AAA Welcome to Rockville 2022: Foo Fighters, KISS, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins, Rise Against, More The full 2022 Welcome to Rockville lineup has been officially revealed, exciting music fans with a jam-packed bill of bands and artists across nearly all sub-genres of rock. With more than 65 acts spanning over four days, the 2022 event’s announcement shortly follows 2021 Welcome to Rockville fest that took place just last month. Metallic, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, and many other bands performed. Next year, the fest will feature performances […] todayDecember 9, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Lindsey Buckingham Blames Stevie Nicks for Lack of New Fleetwood Mac Music Fleetwood Mac haven’t released a studio album since 2003, and Lindsey Buckingham says Stevie Nicks is the one to blame. This isn’t the first time that Lindsey, who was kicked out of the band back in 2018 a la Nick’s alleged ultimatum, has asserted that the “Edge of Seventeen” singer has caused a rift in the band’s success. Now, he suggests that Nicks is the reason Fleetwood Mac didn’t follow […] todayDecember 8, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Tom Petty Posthumously Receives Honorary Doctorate in Music From Hometown’s University Tom Petty has recently been posthumously honored with a doctorate in music from the University of Florida located in the classic rock icon’s hometown of Gainesville, Florida. “Tom Petty is widely considered among the most distinctive and influential musicians over the past 50 years,” university provost Joseph Glover said. “His presence remains significant as seen by abundant radio airplay and the popularity of events such as the Tom Petty birthday […] todayDecember 7, 2021
insert_link Adult Contemporary Ed Sheeran, Elton John Release Music Video for “Merry Christmas” Ed Sheeran and Elton John are doing their part to spread the holiday cheer with the release of a Christmas collaboration “Merry Christmas.” The duo dropped the single last Friday, as well as a silly, nostalgic music video to go along with the festive track. The video features all things merry, from a Christmas party hosted by Sheeran and John, homages to classic holiday movie scenes or music videos, and […] todayDecember 6, 2021
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