Top 11 Musicians Influenced By the Beatles
The Beatles’ musical spirit is definitely still felt today…
Billy Joel Announces North American Tour – Playing Wrigley Field 7/18
Fresh off the news of his residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City, piano man Billy Joel has announced plans for a tour across North America. Of particular note is his July 18 show at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois – making him the fourth performer to stage a concert there (after Pearl […]
Kennedy Center Honors: Billy Joel, Don Henley, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy, Garth Brooks, Steve Winwood, More (Video)
The Kennedy Center Honors were televised last night on CBS, honoring the life and works of Billy Joel, Carlos Santana, Martina Arroyo, Herbie Hancock and actress Shirley MacLaine. As part of the gala, a number of music icons paid tribute to the works of the musicians being honored – Don Henley of the Eagles, Rufus […]
Billy Joel to Play Madison Square Garden Every Month for the Foreseeable Future
Remember last week’s news that Billy Joel would make an unprecedented announcement? That announcement was made today, and it’s a big deal: the Piano Man will perform at least once concert at Madison Square Garden every month beginning in January, “as long as there is demand”. The currently-scheduled MSG dates: 1/27 – New York, NY […]
Billy Joel to Make ‘Historic’ Announcement at Madison Square Garden 12/3
On December 3, Billy Joel will make a ‘historic’ announcement at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Rolling Stone reported this morning. While the Piano Man already has hotly-anticipated gigs scheduled for MSG on 1/27, 2/3, 3/21 and 4/18, it seems easy to assume that the announcement will have something to do with additional […]
Billy Joel Books New Year’s Eve Gig at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Ben Folds Five to Open
Not sure what you’ll be doing on New Year’s Eve? Billy Joel announced a special NYE gig at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Joel, 64, hasn’t performed in New York since playing a gig commemorating the closure of Shea Stadium in 2008, so this is a big deal. Opening the show will be the Ben […]
Beyond the Beehive: An Interview with Ronnie Spector
From Be My Baby to Walking in the Rain, Ronnie Spector is the legendary voice behind those immortal hits produced by Phil Spector. Once married to Spector, Ronnie’s life was filled with triumph and tragedy, a career thwarted by the controlling machinations of her then husband. The ultimate survivor, Ronnie’s life is the center of […]
Top 11 Songs About Being Broke
Music for those of us who aren’t flush with cash…