Thursday, April 25, 2024

Music

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Goes Free for Everyone Though May 15th, Billy Joel Channel Returning Tomorrow for Duration

I'm happy to chime in on this: SiriusXM, which I can't live without, is now free to everyone through May 15th. Many dedicated channels...

UPDATED Adam Schlesinger, of Fountains of Wayne, Writer of “Stacey’s Mom” and “That Thing You Do” On Ventilator

UPDATE 3/31 2:50pm: Adam's lawyer tells Variety he's on a ventilator. “He’s very sick and is heavily sedated, as are all people on ventilators,...

The Amazing Joan Baez Sends John Prine — Now in Stable Condition– Her Version of “Hello in There”

The amazing Joan Baez sent ailing John Prine a lovely gift. She made a video of her singing his classic, "Hello in There." Prine's...

Elton John Was the Highlight of His Living Room Concert on Fox, Along with Backstreet Boys, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey

The whole hour of Elton John's "Living Room" concert on Fox last night was just great, with real singers and musicians performing ad hoc...

Prayers: Legendary Singer Songwriter John Prine is in ICU in Critical Condition, Had a Huge Renaissance In the Last 2 Years

Upsetting news from the family of the great singer songwriter John Prine. He has coronavirus, is in the ICU and in critical condition. His...

Joe Diffie, 61, Country Superstar from the 90s, Hits Included “Third Rock from the Sun,” “Home,” “Pick Up Man”

This stuff is getting serious. I never thought I'd be writing so man=y obits in a short period. We must take this virus seriously. Now...

Alan Merrill, Veteran Musician Who Co-Wrote Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock and Roll,” Dies from COVID-19, First Cousin of Laura Nyro

Alan Merrill, the veteran rocker who wrote Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll," has died from the virus. He was 69 years old...

Kennedy Center Dis-Honors Symphony Members, Dismisses Them with 1 Week Notice After $25 Mil Stimulus Bailout

The Kennedy Center, under David Rubenstein and Deborah Rutter, has made its worst publicity mistake ever. After receiving $25 million in the stimulus package...