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PRPhotos.comBilly Joel has just announced a September 23rd show at Houston’s Minute Maid Park — but due to the recent concert tragedy, he’s holding the show’s on sale date until further notice. A message was posted on his official BillyJoel.com website, which reads: Out of respect for the Houston community after the events at Astroworld…

Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago today (November 9th, 1966) that John Lennon and Yoko Ono first met. Yoko was preparing a conceptual art show at a London’s Indica Gallery, which was owned by Lennon’s friend John Dunbar. Lennon was invited to peruse the exhibition the night before the show opened, which led to the…

Getty ImagesIt was 54 years ago today (November 8th, 1967), that Harry Nilsson began recording his first major hit, “Everybody’s Talkin’.” Ironically, the song — like his 1972 Number One hit “Without You” — wasn’t written by Nilsson, who was known primarily for his songwriting. “Everybody’s Talkin’,” which was written by Fred Neil, beat out…

PRPhotos.comEight people were killed and more than 300 were injured following a stampede at Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert at NRG Park in Houston on Saturday night (November 6th). According to Billboard, more than 25 people were rushed to the hospital following the tragedy. The Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Pena said during a press conference…

PRPhotos.comChristmas is coming early for die-hard Metallica fans with a new 40th anniversary official ring now on sale. The piece, which is available via Metallica.com, runs $250, and is 100 percent sterling silver featuring the M logo and ninja star. The polished silver ring is manufactured in the U.S.A. by Silver Luthier. According to the…

Getty ImagesPaul McCartney made his first solo public appearance in over two years on Friday (November 5th). “Macca,” who last month was in Cleveland to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was on hand in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall to discuss his new book, The Lyrics: 1956…

Getty ImagesBilly Joel returned to New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday night (November 5th) to resume his ongoing residency at the legendary “Big Apple” venue. Billy last performed at the Garden on February 20th, 2020 — just before the massive covid shutdown. The setlist, like most of the Garden shows, offered an embarrassment of…

Getty ImagesIt was 50 years ago today Led Zeppelin released its legendary untitled fourth album, generally known to the public as “Led Zeppelin IV.” The album, which has never left the FM airwaves, still plays like a greatest hits collection, featuring such instant era-defining classic rock staples as “Black Dog,” “Rock And Roll,” “The Battle…

Getty ImagesFormer-Journey frontman Steve Perry released his first Christmas collection, titled, The Season, today (November 5th.) The album features eight newly recorded holiday classics — including such jazz-based standards as “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “Silver Bells.” Steve Perry spoke about the new album, explaining, “All the songs on this record…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Art Garfunkel, who turns 80 today (November 5th)!!! Garfunkel, who is best known for his string of hits as part of Simon & Garfunkel, has gone on to enjoy a long and varied career since his 1970 split with Paul Simon. Out now in paperback is Garfunkel’s critically acclaimed 2017 memoir,…