Today In Rock: February 9th, 1964 – The Beatles Make Their U.S. Debut
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Today In Rock: February 9th, 1964 – The Beatles Make Their U.S. Debut

On this day… an estimated 73 million people watched The Beatles perform “All My Loving,” “Till There Was You,” “She Loves You,” “I Saw Her Standing There” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the Ed Sullivan Show. There were 50,000 ticket requests for the 728-seat Studio 50 where the Ed Sullivan Show originated….

Grammy Viewing Party A Big Winner

Grammy Viewing Party A Big Winner

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s sixth annual philanthropic “Jam For Janie” Grammys viewing party (on 2/2) raised over $2.5 million to support Janie’s Fund, the L.A. Fire Department Foundation and Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. More than 100 firefighters who battled the January Los Angeles wildfires were invited to the event through the Widows, Orphans And Disabled Firefighters Fund and Los Angeles…

Foreigner Joins Spotify’s Billions Club

Foreigner Joins Spotify’s Billions Club

Foreigner’s ’99 remastered version of the ballad “I Want To Know What Love Is” has officially entered Spotify’s Billions Club (signifying one billion streams on the platform). “This achievement is a testament to the lasting power of ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ and the incredible support from our fans around the world,” noted Mick Jones, the song’s composer…

Today In Rock:  January 26th, 2015 – Tom Petty And Jeff Lynne Get Song Credit
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Today In Rock: January 26th, 2015 – Tom Petty And Jeff Lynne Get Song Credit

On this day… Tom Petty (pictured) and E.L.O.’s Jeff Lynne were given a songwriting credit for Sam Smith’s hit “Stay With Me,” because of the similarities to Petty & The Heartbreakers’ ’89 song “I Won’t Back Down,” co-written by Petty and Lynne. Smith ‘acknowledged the similarity’, but the likeness was ‘a complete coincidence’. “I just…

Case Dropped Against Marilyn Manson

Case Dropped Against Marilyn Manson

Following a four-year investigation, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday (1/24) that prosecutors had determined that the domestic abuse allegations against (Marilyn) Manson “fell outside the statute of limitations and that the sexual assault charges could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.”   “Game Of Thrones” actress Esme Bianco had accused Manson…

Shinedown

Shinedown’s “Dance Kid Dance” Tour

Shinedown has announced the “Dance, Kid, Dance” tour that will kick-off on April 25th. The 30-plus-city trek will feature special guest Beartooth on the spring dates and Bush on the summer dates.

The band is donating $1 for every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, has delivered the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers for 25 years.

Doro Goes Gold… In Germany

Doro Goes Gold… In Germany

“Force Majeure,” Doro’s ’89 debut solo studio album, has gone gold. At the German Universal Music office in Berlin, the Metal queen was presented with a gold award for selling more than 250,000 copies of “Force Majeure.” “I am overwhelmed and very happy,” enthused Doro. “My big thanks go to my beloved fans worldwide and the great team….

Acts Added To L.A.’s FireAid Benefit Concert

Acts Added To L.A.’s FireAid Benefit Concert

The Black Crowes (pictured), Alanis Morissette, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Wonder are joining the FireAid benefit concert on January 30th, at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The event will raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by L.A. wildfires and support efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout SoCal. The above artists will join Green Day, Jelly Roll, No Doubt, Red Hot…

Dirty Honey Will Bring”Mayhem And Revelry Live”

Dirty Honey Will Bring”Mayhem And Revelry Live”

Dirty Honey has announced “Mayhem And Revelry Live,” the band’s first live-in-concert set (in vinyl, CD and digital formats). There is also a companion four-part video documentary, recorded in North America and Europe on the band’s “Can’t Find The Brakes” world tour. The package has a February 21st release date. “I believe this album features the band in its…

Disturbed’s David Draiman Criticizes Those Who Take Pleasure In L.A. Wildfire Victim’s Suffering

Disturbed’s David Draiman Criticizes Those Who Take Pleasure In L.A. Wildfire Victim’s Suffering

“There are people on this platform (Instagram) cheering on the destruction caused by the Los Angeles Fires,” the David Draiman wrote. “Delighting in the misery and misfortune of others… Nothing justifies this. No reason. No cause. NOTHING. Absolute scum. The lot of you.” Since the wildfires began on January 7th, politicians, commentators and social media…