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Billy Joel launched his Madison Square Garden residency 10 years ago

Saturday, January 27, will mark 10 years since Billy Joel launched his unprecedented residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden.The residency had Joel packing the house for one show a month, with only some random illnesses and the COVID-19 pandemic keeping him from his scheduled appointment ...
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Rush’s Alex Lifeson launches new Lerxst Limelight guitar

Rush’s Alex Lifeson is launching a new guitar. The rocker’s company Lerxst, a partnership with Mojotone, has just debuted the new Limelight guitar, created in partnership with Godin Guitars.The new axe is inspired by Lifeson’s mid-'80s guitar, the Hentor Sportscaster, which he started using before recording Rush's ...
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The Black Crowes to perform at Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party

The fifth annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party, a benefit for Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler's Janie’s Fund, will be happening Sunday, February 4, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.The star-studded event will feature a special live performance by The Black Crowes, with actress Zooey Deschanel serving as host.Guests expected to ...
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Billy Joel announces first co-headlining date with Rod Stewart

Billy Joel has co-headlining dates on the books this year with Stevie Nicks and Sting, and now he’s set to share his stage with yet another big-name rock star – Rod Stewart.Billy and Rod will headline Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, September 13, marking the first time the ...
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Gov’t Mule to headline Daze Between New Orleans

Gov’t Mule isn’t on the bill for New Orleans Jazz Fest this year, but they'll head to the Big Easy to help festivalgoers keep the party going between weekends.Warren Haynes and his band are set to headline what’s called Daze Between New Orleans, two days of ...
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Neil Diamond gets 83rd birthday serenade from the cast of ‘A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical’

The cast of the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise has once again marked the legendary singer’s birthday in a big way. The singer turned 83 on Wednesday, January 24. Following a matinee of the show, the cast, including “American Idol” winner Nick Fradiani, Tony Award nominee Mark Jacoby and Amber Ardolino, led ...
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Foreigner announces ‘Farewell – The Very Best of Foreigner (Hot Blooded Edition)’

Struggling to find a Valentine’s Day gift for the music fan in your life? Foreigner’s got you covered.The band is releasing the limited edition compilation, Farewell – The Very Best of Foreigner (Hot Blooded Edition), on red vinyl, promoting it as a perfect Valentine's gift for your loved ones. The ...
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Robbie Robertson & Martin Scorsese to receive Society of Composers and Lyricists’ Spirit of Collaboration Award

The late Robbie Robertson and director Martin Scorsese, his good friend and collaborator, will be honored with the Society of Composers and Lyricists' Spirit of Collaboration Award.The award honors “a composer/director relationship which has created a prodigious body of work.” In addition to the Oscar-nominated score for Killers of ...
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Billy Joel & Sting add stadium shows in San Antonio and Las Vegas

Billy Joel and Sting are teaming up for more stadium shows in 2024. The rockers and friends are now set to co-headline the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, October 25, and Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, November 9.  The Vegas concert is Billy’s first Sin City show since he ...
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On This Day, January 25, 1991: Paul McCartney records an episode of ‘MTV Unplugged’

On This Day, January 25, 1991…Paul McCartney recorded an episode of MTV Unplugged at Limehouse Studios in Wembley, London.The legendary Beatle took the name of the show literally, performing each song completely unplugged, unlike other artists who used acoustic instruments plugged into amplifiers.The set list featured such songs as ...
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