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Chess Records celebrates 75th anniversary
The July 2, 2025 Wall Street Journal featured a story on the legendary Chess Records by John Edward Hasse. He touted the label as the “Birthplace of an Alternative American ... -
Decca Reissues Marianne Faithfull's Complete Catalog on Vinyl, CD and Digital Formats
Singer, actress, author and performer Marianne Faithfull’s complete UK Decca catalog has been reissued on LP, CD and streaming. Before her passing on January 30 this year, Marianne completed work ... -
Sunday Best Documentary on Ed Sullivan Premieres on Netflix
Sunday Best, a new documentary from director Sacha Jenkins just premiered exclusively on Netflix, July 21st. Sunday Best uncovers the untold story of The Ed Sullivan Show’s legacy in amplifying Black music and culture. ... -
Honoring Michael Ochs
Michael Ochs, music journalist, author, record label publicist and the preeminent music photo archivist of all time, died on July 23, 2025, at his home in Venice Beach, Calif. He ... -
July 25, 1965: Bob Dylan Newport Folk Festival
“One of the greatest things about Dylan's artistic personality is the way he turns it like a Rubik's Cube, turns it and turns it and--voila!--some new aspect that was secretly ... -
'Cheaper Than Cheep' Concert Film By Frank Zappa and the Mothers Of Invention Released
Cheaper Than Cheep, a never-before-seen concert film by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, filmed in their Hollywood rehearsal space on June 21, 1974, was released June 27 via Zappa Records/UMe. Cheaper Than Cheep was directed ... -
Fleetwood Mac celebrates 50th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album
On the 50th anniversary of its original release, the self-titled Fleetwood Mac album has been certified 9x platinum by the RIAA. In celebration, Rhino announces two new premium audio editions ... -
RCA to release "Sunset Boulevard" Elvis Presley collection in August
Elvis Presley will be the subject of a comprehensive collection, Sunset Boulevard, chronicling his 1970-1975 recording sessions and rehearsals at RCA’s landmark Los Angeles studios. The facility was located in Hollywood ... -
The Byrds' "Sweetheart of The Radio" leaves its legacy
In the summer of 2005 Sony Entertainment/Columbia/Legacy record label issued an expanded Byrds’ Sweetheart Of The Rodeo, the 1968 released album that now contains six non-LP tracks with Gram Parsons, ... -
The Monterey International Pop Festival 58th Anniversary June 16th-18th 2022
(Michelle Phillips and Mama Cass) The Monterey International Pop Festival was held on June 16-17-18, 1967, in Monterey, California. Record producer and Ode Records owner Lou Adler, along with songwriter ...
