Associated artist: U2
Source: Billboard Magazine
"U2, Rufus Wainwright, Nick Cave, Beth Orton, Jarvis Cocker, Linda Thompson and Antony are among the artists paying tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen on the soundtrack to the new Cohen documentary "I'm Your Man."" FULL STORY
posted June 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Matisyahu Play CMJ Rock HallAssociated artist: The Police
Source: CMJ
"Matisyahu played to a sold-out crowd at the Agora. Opening his set with a cover of the Police's "Message In A Bottle," the Hasidic reggae phenom worked the crowd into lather, & everyone from stanky dreadlocked tokers to Hebrew faithful (some waving the Israeli flag) got down to dancehall riddims." FULL STORY
posted June 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Blondie
Source: liveDaily
"Though he soldiered on to play a handful of shows after suffering a broken left clavicle, The New Cars (music)' guitarist Elliot Easton's injury has forced the group's Road Rage Tour with Blondie (music) to take a hiatus, according to a press release." FULL STORY
posted June 15, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Sting
Source: Billboard
"The biggest names in music join Tony Bennett for his 80th birthday celebration album "Duets: An American Classic." The 18-track project arrives Sept. 26 via RPM/Columbia. Guest appearances by Bono, Dixie Chicks, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Sting, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand..." FULL STORY
posted June 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Paul McCartney Turns 64, Les Paul Celebrates 91Associated artist: The Beatles
Source: Rolling Stone.com
The BEATLES classic 'When I'm 64' which appeared on "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" caught up to its songwriter this past Sunday when PAUL McCARTNEY finally turned precisely that age. In other birthday news, father of electric guitar, LES PAUL, celebrated his 91st birthday on June 9th. FULL STORY
posted June 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Genesis
Source: Billboard
"John Mayhew, the drummer in an early lineup of Genesis who was replaced by Phil Collins, recently made a surprise return to his erstwhile profession for the first time in decades at a convention in the band's honor in London." FULL STORY
posted June 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Steely Dan
Source: Billboard
"With the start of their tour just a month away, Steely Dan and Michael McDonald are beginning to figure out what they're going to do -- separately and together." FULL STORY
posted June 8, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Rush
Source: chartattack
"Rush built its phenomenally loyal following on its legendary performances. Even after more than 30 years on stage, Rush live on homevideo remains a hit. The DVD companion to the band's most recent album, 2003's "Rush In Rio," is five times platinum." FULL STORY
posted June 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Legendary Sideman, Billy Preston Passes AwayAssociated artist: The Beatles
Source: Billboard
"Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles, including 'Outta Space' and 'Nothing From Nothing,' died today (June 6) at age 59." FULL STORY
posted June 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Van Halen
Source: MTV
"According to former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar's official Web site, Tuesday is a special day in San Bernardino, California — Sammy Hagar Day." FULL STORY
posted May 23, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
