Paramore Bails On South American Festival Dates… But Expects To Tour

Paramore Bails On South American Festival Dates… But Expects To Tour

After cancelling their appearance at the ALTer Ego festival in L.A. earlier this month, Paramore has bailed on festival appearances in Mexico City, Bogata and Sao Paulo. The band posted the following on Instagram: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Paramore can no longer attend and perform at Vive Latino in Mexico City, Festival Estero Picnic in…

Sex Pistols Break Up

Sex Pistols Break Up

Rock Music History Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten, in New York to visit an ailing Sid Vicious, announces the band’s break-up. In January 1978, the Sex Pistols, the punk rock band that had ignited a cultural revolution with their raw sound and confrontational attitude, came to an abrupt and dramatic end. Frontman Johnny Rotten (born John…

Guns N Roses

“Paradise City” Joins Spotify’s ‘Billions Club’

“Paradise City” is now the third Guns N’ Roses song to join Spotify’s “Billions Club.” Launched in ’20, the “Billions Club” includes all songs that have surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.  “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle” previously surpassed one billion streams. All three songs were on GN’R’s debut album, “Appetite For Destruction.” The set…

Mick Mars Gets A Win

Mick Mars Gets A Win

Former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars scored a victory (on 1/16) in his ongoing legal battle with the band when a Los Angeles judge agreed that Mötley Crüe had unjustly “refused” to reveal wide-ranging business dealings as they sought to oust Mars early last year. The judge ruled the band’s stonewalling left Mars. one of the…

Elton John Earns An EGOT

Elton John Earns An EGOT

Elton John won the Best Variety Special (Live) Emmy (on 1/15) for his live Disney+ concert film “Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.” The honor made him only the 19th person to receive a Grammy, Oscar, Tony and Emmy for an EGOT – an acronym for winning the top prizes in four different fields. Elton has won…