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Ringo Starr: How he wants fans to celebrate his birthdayStarr recently celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday and asked fans to join him in making a 'peace and love' salute for the occasion 'It's international now,' Starr said.
Grateful Dead: These five shows encapsulate the band's careerThe legendary band played what was billed as the group's final shows over the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago. Here's a look back at some of the shows that captured the Grateful Dead at key moments along their careers.- Watch Bruce Springsteen join Brian Wilson for 'Barbara Ann'Bruce Springsteen joined California music legend Beach Boy Brian Wilson on stage in New Jersey.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra: Here's the next chief conductorKirill Petrenko will serve as the next chief conductor for the Berlin Philharmonic. The post is considered to be one of the most prestigious jobs in the world of classical music. Petrenjo is currently music director of the Bavarian State Opera.- Taylor Swift: How well do you know her songs?
During her careeer, singer Taylor Swift has sold millions of albums and picked up multiple honors such as Grammy and Billboard Music Awards. Her music videos also attract millions of views and every tweet and Instagram post from the singer garners attention. Swift herself expressed how impressed she was with how quickly her fans learn the lyrics to her songs, remembering how she played songs off her 2012 album "Red" for a performance at the BBC Teen Awards. "['Red'] had been out for four days," Swift said, according to her label Big Machine Records. "It was crazy how many people in the crowd knew every word. It鈥檚 insane."
Are you one of those fans who can spout every lyric? Test your knowledge!
Vinyl spins on... and onVinyl records seemed to be over with the arrival of the digital compact disc, but 2014 was the best year for vinyl record sales in the U.S. since 1996. What's behind the success?
Garth Brooks concerts in Florida canceled. Why?Garth Brooks canceled all three concerts in Tampa, Fla. The reason: NHL Stanley Cup finals.
Grateful Dead fans prove to be loyal and generousJam bands like the Grateful Dead are often characterized by their fans鈥� subculture and tribute bands and widely circulated fan-recorded live bootlegs have cultivated a new generation of devotees.- Taylor Swift dominates Billboard Music Awards... againTaylor Swift is now the most decorated artist in the history of the Billboard Music Awards, surpassing Garth Brooks.聽
'King of the Blues' legend B.B. King diesB.B.聽King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans,聽died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas.
At what age do you stop listening to popular music?Americans typically stop listening to new music by age 33, says a study, instead sticking with what they already like. Why doesn't the same thing happen with movies or books?
Mariah Carey: How'd she do at her Las Vegas debut?The first performance of Carey's Las Vegas Strip residency took place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on May 6. The show includes聽her 18 number one hit singles in chronological order from 1990 to 2008
Errol Brown, lead singer of Hot Chocolate, diesBrown's band had such hits as 'You Sexy Thing,' 'Every 1's a Winner,' and 'Emma.' Brown was made聽MBE (Member of the British Empire) in 2003 for his services to popular music.
Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo starAfter leaving the Drifters in the early '60s, King quickly found success on his own with聽such rhythm 'n blues classics as 'Stand by Me.'
An Auschwitz survivor tells her story through musicThe novel 'The Passenger,' by former Auschwitz prisoner Zofia Posmysz inspired the opera of the same name and聽Posmysz was recently able to tell her story at a performance of 'The Passenger' in Frankfurt.
A moment to honor the legacy of 鈥楲ady Day鈥�April 7 marked the centennial of the birth of Billie Holiday. The day was commemorated with a slew of tribute concerts聽and a posthumous star on the Apollo Walk of Fame.- The Super Bowl of college a cappella: Who to watchSome 320 college groups competed for a spot the finals of聽this weekend's contest, the 19th International Championship of Collegiate A cappella, or ICCA.
'When a man loves a woman' soul singer Percy Sledge diesPercy聽Sledge, who soared from part-time singer to lasting fame with his heartfelt performance of聽the classic 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' died Tuesday in Louisiana.
Can Tidal 'reestablish value of music' or just pad coffers of mega-stars?Jay-Z and musician co-owners say Tidal can help artists big and small receive a larger chunk of streaming revenue, but critics wonder if much profit will be left for new musicians after paying out to millionaire owners.
The Rolling Stones will tour North America beginning in MayThe Rolling Stones' tour will kick off in late May in San Diego. The last time the band played North American stadiums was in 2006. Check out whether they're coming to your city.
