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Getty ImagesTonight (July 12th) marks the 43rd anniversary of the infamous “Disco Demolition Night” at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. In 1979, a local Chicago DJ named Steve Dahl, who had just been fired and had to get a new job after his radio station switched to a disco format, came up with a promotion idea. He…

Getty ImagesIt was 57 years ago today (July 12th, 1965) that the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson began recording the group’s 1966 hit “Sloop John B,” the first song tracked for the group’s legendary Pet Sounds album. It was the group’s rhythm guitarist Al Jardine, the folk music aficionado in the band, who suggested the group…

Getty ImagesIt was 49 years ago Sunday night (July 10th, 1973) that the original lineup of Paul McCartney’s solo band Wings played their 58th and final show in Newcastle, England. The show was recorded by McCartney and briefly considered to be released as Wings’ first live album and followup to their recent chart-topper, Red Rose…

PRPhotos.comMadonna has announced her upcoming remix collection titled Finally Enough Love. It will feature her 50 singles that have topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. The tracks span from 1989’s “Like A Prayer” and “Express Yourself,” all the way up to 2019’s “Medellín.” Madonna is the only artist to ever have 50 #1 hits…

Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago Sunday (May 1st, 1967) that Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu at Las Vegas’ Aladdin Hotel. The short eight-minute ceremony, which took place at 9:00 a.m., was officiated by State Supreme Court Justice David Zenoff. Following the vows, a special banquet was held below the hotel’s casino for around 100…

PRPhotos.comRoger Daltrey maintains he’s about $10,000 out of pocket after recording the last Who album — 2019’s Top Two hit, WHO. Daltrey, who along with the band, is back out on tour and spoke to Britain’s The Independent about the state of the record business and explained, “Musicians cannot earn a living in the record…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea admitted he and drummer Chad Smith pretty much only share a musical relationship. MusicRadar.com reported that despite being one of rock’s most creative rhythm sections in any era, while chatting on Rick Rubin’s Broken Record podcast, Flea shed light on how the two co-exist in the Chili Peppers: “My…

PRPhotos.comDoors guitarist Robby Krieger has rolled out a string of dates stretching from the spring through the fall in which he’ll commemorate the 55th anniversary of the band’s second album, Strange Days. As it stands now, Krieger will launch the trek on May 13th at Tempe, Arizona’s Marquee, with the shows eventually winding down during…

Getty ImagesThe new officially sanctioned David Bowie documentary, Moonage Daydream, from director Brett Morgen, has been announced as an Official Selection at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 17th to 28th. According to the official announcement: Acclaimed filmmaker Brett Morgen (The Kid Stays In The Picture, Cobain: Montage Of Heck, Jane) has…