Music History

The Rolling Stones Nab Their First Rock Hall Exhibit

The Rolling Stones have celebrated their golden anniversary with five shows, two new songs, one documentary (2012′s Crossfire Hurricane), and a slew of other film and photo exhibits around the world. Now they’ll get their […]

2013/02/28

House Where Bruce Springsteen Wrote ‘Born To Run’ Up For Sale

A little more than a week has passed since Bruce Springsteen‘s former home located at 71/2 West End Court Long Branch, New Jersey was placed on the market for $349,900 by one of its three […]

2013/02/25

Elvis Costello, Steven Van Zandt Discuss The Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film

“I wish they had taken a few weeks to make it. It’s fine for us freaks.” – Little Steven

2012/10/25

Paul McCartney & Berry Gordy Team Up For Motown Fundraiser

The former Beatle and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy are teaming up to raise money to help conserve and honor a famous piece of Motown’s history.

2012/08/31

Does Bob Dylan Know Where His Most Famous Guitar Is?

At the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, Bob Dylan “went electric,” as his three-song set has since been famously dubbed. But does Dylan know where the Fender Stratocaster he used that day is?

2012/07/12

Howard Cosell Announces John Lennon’s Assassination [Video]

It’s hard to believe it was 31 years ago today. During a Monday Night Football game, Howard Cosell broke the news to America that John Lennon had died from gunshot wounds.

2011/12/08

Today in Music History: August 24th

On this date in 1995, Microsoft reportedly paid for permission to use the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” in its ad campaign for Windows 95. Check out what else happened on this date in Music […]

2011/08/24