MUSIC NEWS
10/2/08 - Today in Rock and Roll History
The Bee Gees launched a lawsuit against manager Robert Stigwood in 1980. They were looking for $2 million compensation for fraud and misrepresentation. The group’s success had been fading since the year began, as disco got left behind with the 1970s. ...Read More
Singer Connie Haines dies at 87
Big-band singer Connie Haines, who performed with Frank Sinatra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in the 1940s, died Sept. 23 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. She was 87. ...Read More
10/1/08 - Today in Rock and Roll History
Eric Clapton was still doing well in 1994 when his From the Cradle CD hit number 1 in the U.S. It was his “blues roots” album that he had wanted to record since the 1970s. Songs like “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “Five Long Years” and “Motherless Child” were included, but the bland arrangements turned the album into a snoozefest. ...Read More
Paul McCartney arrives in Israel
The former Beatle is set to play to 50,000 fans in Tel Aviv, despite protesters asking him to boycott the gig because of Israel's occupation of the West Bank. ...Read More
9/30/08 - Today in Rock And Roll History
Tina Turner had her Foreign Affair album debut in the U.K. in 1989 at number 1. It was a very strong album, including the popular singles, “The Best” and “Steamy Windows.” ...Read More
Natalie Cole Cancels Shows
Natalie Cole, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 12 because of side effects from her hepatitis C medication and a busy schedule promoting her new album, ...Read More
9/29/08 - Today In Rock and Roll History
The Rolling Stones began their first U.K. tour in 1963. They played 32 dates, opening for acts like The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley and Little Richard. “Poison Ivy,” a recent single and the follow-up to “Come On,” had just been cancelled. ...Read More
Diamond Announces New Slate of Shows
Neil Diamond fans in 13 North American markets just received some very good news, as the singer just tacked on a dozen concerts to his tour schedule. ...Read More
Natalie Cole hospitalized in NYC
Grammy Award-winning singer Natalie Cole has been hospitalized in New York after suffering a setback in her battle against Hepatitis C, her spokeswoman said on Friday. ...Read More
Drummer Earl Palmer dies at 84
Earl Palmer, the session drummer who recorded on Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," has died. He was 84. ...Read More
9/26/08 - Today in Rock and Roll History
Buddy Holly and The Crickets had their only number one, “That’ll Be the Day,” this week in 1957. Their next two singles, “Peggy Sue” and “Oh, Boy!” also made the top 10 ...Read More
9/25/08 - Today In Rock and Roll History
Elvis Presley released his second single on Sun Records in 1954. He covered “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” a song made popular in 1948 by Wynonie Harris. ...Read More
9/24/08 - Today in Rock and Roll History
Billy Joel had the number 1 song this week in 1983 as “Tell Her About It” hit the top. It was his second of three number ones. ...Read More
