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Paul McCartney Writes Tribute to Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins

Paul McCartney, who played drums on the Taylor Hawkins-led Foo Fighters' track "Sunday Rain," penned a personal tribute to Hawkins who unexpectedly passed away on March 25th. McCartney took to social media to share his touching words. Taylor’s sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him. Not only was he a GREAT drummer but his personality was big and shiny and will […]

todayMarch 31, 2022

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Today in Music History: February 15th

1964 - The Beatles scored their first U.S. No. 1 album with Meet The Beatles! The album stayed at No. 1 for eleven weeks. 1965 - The much loved and respected crooner/jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole died of complications following surgery for lung cancer in Santa Monica. He was 48. First famous for his jazz piano stylings, he also had an unforgettable voice and was one of the first African […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022

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David Bowie is the Best-Selling Vinyl Artist of the 21st Century

It has just been revealed that David Bowie is the 21st Century's best-selling vinyl artist. Bowie's vinyl sales for the 2000s equated to 582,704 units, placing him ahead of The Beatles at 535,596 sales. These were the only two acts to top half a million units on the vinyl format. According to chart analyst Alan Jones, Bowie is leading the 2020s, as well, with 134,237 sales so far. The Beatles, […]

todayJanuary 18, 2022

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On This Day in Music History: January 6th 

1957 - Over 20 minutes were devoted to Elvis Presley on his final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The King performed seven songs: "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Peace In The Valley," "Too Much" and "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again." 1958 - Gibson guitars launched its "Flying V" electric guitar. Guitarists who played a Flying V include Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022

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George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” Gets Star-Studded Music Video 51 Years After Song’s Release

51 years ago, George Harrison released “My Sweet Lord” on his 1970 solo album All Things Must Pass. This week, a star-studded music video premiered in celebration of its half-a-century milestone.  The video stars former Beatle Ringo Starr, along with a long list of actors, musicians, and other famous or familiar faces.  Joe Walsh and Jeff Lyne, who played in the Traveling Wilburys with Harrison, appear in the video, in […]

todayDecember 17, 2021

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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Honor Bandmate George Harrison on 20th Anniversary of Death

November 29th marked the 20th anniversary of the day George Harrison died from cancer.  His surviving bandmates, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, honored Harrison with touching messages on social media.  “Hard to believe that we lost George 20 years ago,” McCartney wrote beneath a photo of himself and Harrison in the studio. “I miss my friend so much. Love Paul.”  Starr followed in suit by posting a photo of himself […]

todayNovember 30, 2021

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Estreno de película navideña: “House of Gucci”, “The Beatles: Get Back”

Acción de Gracias ha regalado a los espectadores de películas una mirada más profunda que nunca a la historia de los Beatles, así como a Lady Gaga y Adam Driver contando la dramática historia del nombre Gucci. The Beatles: Get Back es un documental de los Beatles dirigido por el aclamado Peter Jackson, que presenta más de seis horas de imágenes restauradas nunca antes vistas, incluida la última presentación en […]

todayNovember 25, 2021

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Holiday Movie Release: “House of Gucci,” “The Beatles: Get Back”

Thanksgiving has gifted movie-watchers with a deeper-than-ever look into the Beatles' history, as well as Lady Gaga and Adam Driver telling the dramatic story of the Gucci name. The Beatles: Get Back is a Beatles documentary directed by acclaimed Peter Jackson, which features over six hours of never-before-seen restored footage, including the Beatles' last live performance. The film will be available on Disney+ over three days: November 25th, 26th, 27th. Get […]

todayNovember 25, 2021

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“Midas Man” Will Tell the Story of Beatles’ Manager Brian Epstein

Co-starring Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan, Lukas Gage, Rosie Day, and Bill Milner, Midas Man tells the story of Beatles' manager Brian Epstein’s role and influence in pop music, particularly of the 1960s. Jay Leno, who hasn't appeared in a live-action film as a character other than himself since the 90s, will play television icon Ed Sullivan. Leno's appearance in the film as Sullivan will revisit some of the Beatles’ first […]

todayNovember 24, 2021

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