Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Dave Kendall has died. The former host of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Kendall’s death was announced by his successor, Matt Pinfield, on X. Pinfield did not share…
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3 Rock Frontwomen From the 1970s Who Found New Life as Solo Artists
Arista Records showcase, City Center, NYC. Sept 21, 1975 Sometimes an artist needs to test themselves out on their own. Sometimes they need to take a look around and decide that they…
“Bro, Those Dudes Are Weird”: Country Star Shares Honest Take on Artists Who Listen to Their Own Music
RHINEBECK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Brantley Gilbert performs on stage during the 2023 Dutchess County Fair at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on August 23, 2023 in Rhinebeck, New York. (Photo by…
On This Day in 1930, Jimmie Rodgers Recorded a “Blue Yodel” With an Uncredited Jazz Icon Who Revisited It With Johnny Cash Decades Later
Jimmie Rodgers once recorded with Louis Armstrong On this day (July 16) in 1930, Jimmie Rodgers recorded “Blue Yodel #9 (Standing on the Corner).” The recording features influential jazz musician Louis Armstrong…
“I Thought It Was Too Mushy”: Billy Joel Almost Axed This Hit From His Album—Until Linda Ronstadt Stepped In
Photo by Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images Linda Ronstadt made sure Billy Joel didn’t axe “Just the Way You Are” from his album. During an interview with Rick Beato, Joel recalled how Ronstadt…