insert_link AAA Led Zeppelin Wins Copyright Fight It has been reported that Led Zeppelin has prevailed in a long-running copyright dispute over whether the U.K. rock band infringed Spirit's "Taurus" to create "Stairway to Heaven." On Monday, March 9th, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision of no copyright infringement after a jury in 2016 handed Led Zeppelin a win. A 54-page decision will likely become a new standard in copyright infringement cases […] todayMarch 13, 2020
insert_link AAA Simon and Garfunkel Take us Homeward Bound in New Commercial Siltanen & Partners (S&P), the Los Angeles creative boutique and advertising agency, has just released an emotion-stirring, blockbuster commercial for their longtime real estate client Coldwell Banker. The commercial will debut on March 17th and play throughout the men's college basketball's upcoming 2020 March Madness tournament. The epic spot titled "Guiding You Home" features Simon & Garfunkel's original recording of "Homeward Bound" and uniquely weaves the riveting voices of Paul […] todayMarch 12, 2020
insert_link AAA Coronavirus Scare Leads to Postponement of Pearl Jam Tour On Wednesday, March 18th, it was reported to be the day Pearl Jam kicked off their North American tour. However the four month trek has been postponed amid fears of the coronavirus. On Monday, March 9th, the iconic rock band took to their social media outlets to break the news to their fans. Their post to Instagram read: "As residents of the city of Seattle, we’ve been hit hard and have […] todayMarch 11, 2020
insert_link AAA Neil Diamond Gives Surprise Performance Keep Memory Alive's 24th annual Power of Love® gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, March 7 brought top artists and performers Billy Ray Cyrus, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Kelsey Grammer, Sammy Hagar, Derek Hough, Chris Isaak, Jimmy Kimmel, Katlyn Nichols, Greg Phillinganes and more together to honor music legend Neil Diamond and raise crucial funds and awareness for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Also in attendance […] todayMarch 10, 2020
insert_link AAA Johnny Cash’s Works from 1986-1991 to be Reissued In the mid-1980s as Johnny Cash found himself between labels, Mercury Records snatched up the country legend for what would end up being a prolific string of six albums in five years. The records, released from 1986 to 1991, were a diverse collection that included a notable reunion with fellow Sun Records alumni Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, star-studded collaborations with Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney, Glen […] todayMarch 9, 2020
insert_link AAA Paul McCartney’s Solo Debut Turns 50 On April 18, 2020 one of the greatest solo debuts in rock history, Paul McCartney's McCartney, will receive a special 50th anniversary release in a limited-edition half-speed mastered vinyl pressing for Record Store Day. Originally released in April 1970, one month before The Beatles' swansong Let It Be, McCartney saw Paul getting back to basics. Writing every song and playing every instrument (with backing vocals from Linda McCartney), the eponymous […] todayMarch 6, 2020
insert_link AAA Journey Files $10M Lawsuit On Tuesday, March 4th, lawyers for Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain of Journey filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Contra Costa County, California, alleging that Smith and Valory tried to launch “a coup to assume control of one of the band’s corporate entities, Nightmare Productions, Inc.” The suit claims that Smith and Valory incorrectly believed that controlling Nightmare Productions would allow them to gain control of the Journey […] todayMarch 5, 2020
insert_link Classic Hits Genesis Announces Their Comeback On Tuesday, March 3rd, there was an official announcement that rock band Genesis will be making their comeback. This news comes after 13 years of radio silence from the band as a unit. Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks are all in on the reunion, and the rock world couldn't be happier. Back in January when the trio were photographed together at a basketball game in New York, sparking […] todayMarch 4, 2020
insert_link AAA Hall and Oates’ Massive 2020 Tour Rocks On Daryl Hall and John Oates have embarked on their lengthy 2020 North American tour with special guests Squeeze and KT Tunstall. The 32-date trek kicked off with a two-night stand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut, and continue through Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Toronto, Cleveland, Atlanta, Tampa and more. The tour is currently scheduled to close out on Sept. 2 at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, N.H. “I’m really […] todayMarch 3, 2020