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Billy Joel on his new documentary: ‘I didn’t hate it, which … is the real compliment’

Billy Joel admits he was a reluctant subject when it comes to the HBO documentary And So It Goes.In a new cover story for People, Billy says, "I’ve resisted this kind of thing for so long. I’m sick of talking about myself."He notes, "My ...
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Stevie Wonder has no plans for retirement: ‘I’m not gonna stop the gift that keeps pouring’

Signed, sealed, delivered, Stevie Wonder is ours. It's been over 60 years since he started his career as a musician, and he plans to continue for as long as possible."For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there’s more ...
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On This Day, July 23, 1989: Ringo Starr launches his first-ever tour with an All-Starr Band

On This Day, July 23, 1989….Ringo Starr launched his first tour since his days with The Beatles, backed by an All-Starr Band that included Billy Preston, the Eagles’ Joe Walsh and E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons.Starr has continued to tour with a similar setup, ...
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Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham announce reissue of their only studio album as a duo, ‘Buckingham Nicks’

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have finally revealed the news they’ve been teasing for days.The former couple, and Fleetwood Mac bandmates, are set to reissue their only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks, on Sept. 19.The album will be released digitally and ...
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More tributes pour in for Ozzy Osbourne

Amid the outpouring of tributes to Ozzy Osbourne following news of the metal icon's death Tuesday at age 76, even more have arrived to honor the late Prince of Darkness.Metallica, which originally posted a simple broken-heart emoji when the news first broke, shared a longer statement, ...
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Study finds Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ is the UK’s ultimate karaoke song

Everybody who loves karaoke has a go-to song, and apparently in the U.K. one Bon Jovi tune hails above all others.A new study, commissioned by the telecommunications company Vodafone Three, finds that the New Jersey rockers’ #1 hit “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the U.K.'s ultimate ...
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Music world reacts to the death of Ozzy Osbourne

The music world is grieving following the news Tuesday of metal icon Ozzy Osbourne's death at age 76. Here are some of the reactions:Black Sabbath: "Ozzy Forever."Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong: "No words. We love you Ozzy."Elton John: "So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne ...
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Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, dead at age 76

Ozzy Osbourne, undoubtedly one of the most beloved and iconic heavy metal singers on the planet, has died at age 76.A statement from his family issued on Tuesday reads, "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report ...
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‘This is Spinal Tap’ director praises comedic talents of Paul McCartney & Elton John

The sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap will feature appearances by several rock stars, including Paul McCartney and Elton John. And the film’s director, Rob Reiner, has nothing but praise for their comedic talents."They were all great. Paul McCartney is really funny. I ...
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Billy Joel is ‘not a big fan’ of The Beatles’ ‘White Album’

Billy Joel has shared his thoughts on The Beatles’ 1968 self-titled ninth studio album, commonly referred to as the White Album, and they aren't positive.During his appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Joel and Maher were discussing classic double albums when Maher mentioned The Beatles’ record."I’m ...
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