Happy birthday to the great Evelyn "Champagne" King, born July 1, 1960. King is an immensely talented singer who brought a wonderfully deep, seductive voice to a string of popular hits over the period 1978-88 and is still performing more than four decades after her unlikely breakthrough. Born in New...

Happy 64th Birthday to iconic singer Evelyn “Champagne” King

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West Virginia native Bill Withers joined the L.A. music scene in the late 60s after a stint in the Navy. In 1970 he was signed to the Sussex music label and hit the ground running with his first album, Just As I Am, and its instantly classic acoustic ballad, "Ain't No Sunshine." Withers' understated, rootsy style was a perfect contrast to where popular music was going at the time, from pre-disco dance music to glam rock. His second release, 1972's Still Bill, became a career disc, with top hits "Use Me" and "Lean On Me," arguably one of the greatest songs of the past half century.

Happy Birthday to the late great Bill Withers

Today we wish a very happy birthday to the late, great Johnny Wilder, co-founder and lead singer of the 70s supergroup, Heatwave. He was born on July 3, 1949. Wilder was born and raised in the musical town of Dayton, Ohio, but it was in Europe as a young adult that he emerged as a star.

Happy 75th Birthday to the late Johnny Wilder of Heatwave

High Point, NC

Happy birthday to Fantasia Barrino, aka Fantasia, born on June 30, 1984. The High Point, North Carolina-born Fantasia emerged as a powerhouse vocalist and entertainer, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide with her unforgettable run on the third season of American Idol in 2004. Her rendition of Gershwin’s "Summertime" showcased a depth and maturity well beyond her years, earning her the title of that season's winner and remaining to this day one of the great American Idol moments.

Happy 40th Birthday to singer extraordinaire, Fantasia

Sometimes careers are about being in the right place at the right time. And sometimes, an artist is so talented that she finds her way to success, even when circumstance seem to work against her. That’s in part the story of Siedah Garrett, an immensely talented singer and songwriter who has quietly played a role on some of the most notable music of the past forty decades.

Happy Birthday to singer and songwriter Siedah Garrett!

Memphis, TN

Questions have swirled about how Elvis died ever since the iconic rocker was found dead on the bathroom floor at Graceland on August 16, 1977. Though the basic story of how Elvis Presley died at just 42 years old is well-known, it remains shrouded in both mystery and rumor. The essential facts are that at around 2:30 on the afternoon of August 16, 1977, his fiancé Ginger Alden was wandering around the Graceland mansion in Memphis Tennessee in search of him. Presley was supposed to be preparing to leave for his latest tour, but Alden was growing concerned, as she hadn’t seen him in a while.

Inside Elvis Presley’s Final Days And What Actually Caused His Death

(July 2, 2024) Singer and songwriter Acantha Lang has been a virtual whirling dervish for the past several years, regularly performing her brand of classic soul live and in regularly released recordings. And that all came together last year for the SoulTracks Readers' Choice Award winner, who released her much anticipated debut album, Beautiful Dreams, to an international audience.

First Look Video: Acantha Lang inspires us on "Beautiful Dreams"

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Given the massive talent and success that followed Willie Nelson over the decades, it appears that his son Lukas Nelson followed in his father’s footsteps as he helped create the Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real band. Throughout their time on stage, the band released several albums and numerous extended plays. Although gaining a faithful following during their time on stage, in June 2024, the band announced an indefinite hiatus. With fans wondering what the future holds, Lukas once showcased his love for another artist, Neil Young, when he covered the hit song “Harvest Moon.”

Willie Nelson’s Son Captivates With Wildly Unique Cover of Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon”

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A new Johnny Cash album isn't all that looks back at the iconic singer's legacy. A new music video featuring his granddaughter puts fans in the house where he wrote so many of his hits. Grace June Cash — daughter to John Carter Cash and his wife Ana Cristina Cash...

Johnny Cash’s Granddaughter Stumbles Into Family’s Legacy In New ‘Hello Out There’ Music Video

(July 1, 2024) It should not be surprising that bassist Tedi “Son of Pearl” Robinson was deeply influenced by the funk bands that produced the soundtrack for the parties that went on during the 1970s and early 1980s. Bass players still prove their chops by playing the tunes of Cameo, Slave, Graham Central Station or any of the great bands from that era.

First Listen: Son of Pearl honors Zapp with "Sunspot"

Indianapolis, IN

On June 26, 1977, famed singer Elvis Presley performed his very last live concert before his death on August 16, just a few months later. The final concert was just like any other Elvis Presley concert. The King arrived on the stage at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. Neither Presley nor his fans knew that the set would mark the end of an important era in rock and roll history.

On This Day: Elvis Presley Performs His Final Concert in 1977

Otis Redding was an iconic American soul singer and songwriter, born on September 9, 1941, in Dawson, Georgia. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of soul music and is known for his powerful voice, emotive delivery, and dynamic stage presence. Redding began his...

10 Best Otis Redding Songs of All Time

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As drug use became more prevalent in the 1960s, pop music reflected the times. Songs that glamorized getting high flooded the airwaves. The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” and “Purple Haze” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience had some of the more obvious references to drugs; others, like the Association’s “Along Comes Mary,” were more oblique.

Paul Revere & the Raiders' Revolutionary Anti-Drug Song 'Kicks'

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	Neil Young announced Wednesday that the remaining dates on the tour he has been doing with his longtime backing group Crazy Horse are being canceled, due to illness hitting “a couple of us” since they last performed in May. He did not specify whether he was among those stricken.For Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Tonight Was Not the Night: Concert Review




	The cancellations are for shows as far as three months out from now. Affected are the seven Canadian shows Young had lined up in July, plus three U.S. shows he had scheduled for late September, at the Hollywood Bowl, southern...

Neil Young Cancels Remainder of Crazy Horse Tour, Including Hollywood Bowl and Ohana Fest

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Prince’s iconic film Purple Rain and its accompanying album. The Albert Magnoli-directed film won an Academy Award. It established the Purple One as a pop deity while taking in over $70 million in global box office revenue on its $7.2 million budget. Meanwhile, the album features the titular songs “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Darling Nikki,” which went thirteen times platinum and earned two Grammys. Doesn’t hurt that both the film and soundtrack were eventually added to the Library of Congress.

Morris Day Remembers The 40th Anniversary of Prince’s 'Purple Rain'

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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JUST AFTER DAWN  on the morning of May 15, 2019, more than a dozen cops arrived at a home in the placid suburb of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Armed with a search warrant, they ordered a member of the household to sit down and denied her access to her cellphone. Similar searches took place at other properties in Woodstock, New York, and Brooklyn. When it was over, according to court documents, the police left with cellphones, USB drives, iPads, 1,300 pages of “physical documents,” four Apple MacBooks, and files filled with banking records.Sean Kingston Booked Into Florida Jail, Held...

Why Is This Beat-Up Guitar Worth $6 Million?

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Celine Dion’s net worth in 2024 has become a subject of interest since the recent release of the Canadian singer’s documentary that gave viewers an insight into her health struggles. Many fans are eager to know just how much wealth the iconic performer has accumulated and the various sources contributing to her financial success. Here […]
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Celine Dion Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does She Make?

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Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

The lead singer of Blondie is one of the biggest legends in rock! She co-formed the band in 1974 in New York, where they made their bones by helping spark the Punk generation at CBGB's. Blondie released their debut album in 76 and and followed with three more classic albums to round out the decade.

It's Debbie Harry's Birthday!

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The 1969 Woodstock festival has long been one of popular music's defining cultural moments. The image and sound of Jimi Hendrix wrangling almost apocalyptic squalls out of his white Strat into something vaguely resembling the Star-Spangled Banner, Alvin Lee's mind-boggling I'm Going Home guitar solo... its most famous highlights surely need no introduction to this publication's readers.Often lost in the collective memory of the festival, though, is the fact that one of its headline acts was Creedence Clearwater Revival, then on an incredible run of commercial success.  Though frontman John Fogerty was initially wowed by the sheer scale of the festival...

John Fogerty on Creedence Clearwater Revival's disappointing Woodstock set

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Celebrating the late, great Phyllis Hyman on her 75th birthday

Though she’s been gone for 29 years now, fans continue to remember – and younger folk continue to discover – the late, great sultry songstress Phyllis...

Celebrating the late, great Phyllis Hyman on her 75th birthday

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