On This Day, Sept. 9, 2014: U2 gave away their new album, ‘Songs of Innocence’, to iTunes users

On This Day, Sept. 9, 2014 ...U2 gave away their new album Songs of Innocence, with the record automatically appearing in the music libraries of some 500 million iTunes users.The album, the 13th studio release from the Irish rockers, included the lead single "The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)," which was featured in a TV ad for Apple. Other singles included "Every Breaking Wave" and "Song for Someone."But not everyone wanted Songs of Innocence. In fact, angry Apple customers compared the unwanted album to […]

September 9, 2025

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New Wings anthology coming in November

Cover of Wings anthology/(UMG)The music of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band Wings is being explored in a new collection.Simply titled Wings, the anthology, personally overseen by McCartney, will be released digitally and as a three-LP or two-CD set. It features remastered versions of such Wings classics as “Band on the Run," “Live and Let Die,” “Jet," “Silly Love Songs,” “Let 'Em In” and more.There will also be a three-LP, limited edition color vinyl version; a Blu-ray that will feature the first ever Dolby Atmos mixes of the songs; a […]

September 9, 2025

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The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone & Chris White to appear at UK events celebrating ‘Odessey and Oracle’ reissue

The Zombies' 'Odessey and Oracle'/Beechwood Park RecordsThe Zombies are set to reissue their iconic sophomore album, Odessey and Oracle, on Sept. 26, and members of the band will celebrate the release with some special events in England.Frontman Colin Blunstone and bassist/co-songwriter Chris White are set to appear at two events: an acoustic performance and Q&A on Sept. 25 at EartH Theatre in London, and a listening party and Q&A at Pioneer Club in the band's hometown of St. Albans.After Odessey and Oracle was recorded in 1967, the album was remixed in a then-new stereo […]

September 9, 2025

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Members of Cheap Trick, Toto, The Go-Go’s to play Freezing Man concerts to benefit epilepsy research

Joey's Song logo/Courtesy of Joey's SongCheapTrick’s Rick Nielsen and Daxx Nielsen, Toto’s Steve Porcaro and The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin are among the artists taking part in the upcoming Freezing Man concerts, raising support for epilepsy research and education.The concerts, put on by the nonprofit Joey’s Song, will take place Jan. 9 and 10 at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, and will feature all-star collaborations from over 35 artists.Other artists on this year’s bill include The Bangles' Vicki Peterson and Debbi Peterson, Garbage’s Butch Vig and Duke Erikson, and members of such bands as Silversun Pickups, Belly, Letters To Cleo, Portugal. The […]

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John Fogerty announces new Las Vegas dates, including New Year’s Eve show

John Fogerty Las Vegas residency admat/courtesy of Live NationJohn Fogerty will be kicking off the new year in Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a new set of Las Vegas dates, including a special New Year’s Eve show.John Fogerty, Live in Las Vegas at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will consist of six dates: the special Dec. 31 show, followed by performances on Jan. 2 and 3, and March 18, 20 and 21.A ticket presale begins […]

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Michael Stipe continues to clarify ‘It’s the End of the World As We Know It’ lyrics

Michael Stipe attends Focus Features' "The Phoenician Scheme" New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 28, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)It's been a week since Michael Stipe took to social media to clarify some of the lyrics to R.E.M.'s iconic tune "It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," but apparently he’s not done schooling folks.In his original posts on Bluesky, Stipe clarified two particular lines in the song. He wrote, “It's […]

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The Long Run (in Las Vegas): The Eagles returning to the Sphere in 2026

The Eagles at the Sphere Las Vegas (Chloe Weir)The Eagles are having an extremely long run in Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will return to the Sphere in Sin City in 2026 for four shows: Jan. 23, 24, 30 and 31. The Eagles are also set to perform in 2025 on Sept. 12; Oct. 3, 10 and 31; and Nov. 7. With those newly announced shows, the band's residency now comprises 48 shows since they started playing the massive […]

September 8, 2025

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Bruce Springsteen makes surprise appearance at ‘Born to Run’ 50th anniversary event

Bruce Springsteen attends the US Open Tennis Championship at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 07, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)Bruce Springsteen and members of The E Street Band made a surprise appearance at the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music’s Born to Run 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, the Asbury Park Press reports.Bruce and the band performed two Born to Run songs at the event, “Thunder Road” and “Born to Run." Bruce was joined by current E Streeters Max […]

September 8, 2025

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On This Day, Sept. 8, 1990: Jon Bon Jovi tops the chart with debut solo single ‘Blaze of Glory’

On This Day, Sept. 8, 1990…Jon Bon Jovi landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his debut solo single, “Blaze of Glory.”The power ballad, which features Jeff Beck on guitar, was featured in the Emilio Estevez western Young Guns II, although Estevez originally wanted to use the Bon Jovi song “Wanted Dead or Alive.” Feeling that the song didn’t fit the theme of the movie, Jon decided to write the new tune.“Blaze of Glory” would go on to earn Jon Bon Jovi a best original song nomination at […]

September 8, 2025