“Michael [Jackson] came to me when he was 21,” recalled Paul Anka. “He was very professional, knew what he wanted.” The post 3 Songs Paul Anka Wrote With and for Michael Jackson,…
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On This Day in 1984, We Lost the Honky Tonk Forefather Whose Smash Hits Were Covered by Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, and Ernest Tubb
Forty-two years ago today, the singer/songwriter who is believed to have coined the term “honky tonk” was born in Texas. The post On This Day in 1984, We Lost the Honky Tonk…
‘American Idol’ Hits High Note With Biggest Debut Audience in Four Years
Season 24 of ‘American Idol’ brought big numbers for ABC as it kicked off with its strongest premiere ratings in years. The post ‘American Idol’ Hits High Note With Biggest Debut Audience…
How the Who’s 1967 US Tour Was Marked With Piranhas, Shotguns, and Exploding Toilets (And Yes, Keith Moon Was Involved in All Three)
The Who set off on their 1967 tour of the U.S. with two goals in mind: make the biggest ruckus possible on and off stage. The post How the Who’s 1967 US…
“I’m a Bit Sort of Paranoid”: The Artist Paul McCartney Still Wants To Work With Despite Being Turned Down Once Before
Paul McCartney has one collaborator he dreams of hopping into the studio with, whom he’s anxious to call because he was initially rejected. The post “I’m a Bit Sort of Paranoid”: The…