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Remembering Mark Randall Volman (1947-2025)
I first encountered Mark Volman in 1959. Beyond the hit singles and the radio turntable favorites, the Turtles might be one of rock’s most misunderstood and yet beloved bands. During ... -
Happy Birthday Queen’s Freddie Mercury (September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991)
The last recording artist Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman brought to his label during 1972 was Queen. Jac beat out eager representatives from Columbia Records and the legendary talent scout/A&R ... -
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DEVO DOCUMENTARY NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX
DEVO, the feature documentary about the pioneering New Wave band DEVO, is now streaming globally as a Netflix Original. The film premiered to rave reviews from critics and audiences at ... -
Brotherhood of Man! The Bee Gees
September 1st is Barry Gibb’s birthday. During August, I viewed The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart from HBO Documentary Films. The feature length documentary chronicles the triumphs ... -
VERVE RECORDS ANNOUNCES VERVE VAULT
Verve Label Group and UMe, the global catalog division of Universal Music Group, are proud to announce Verve Vault, a new audiophile vinyl reissue series highlighting jazz albums as well ... -
Elton John: 55 Years On -- His Week-Long United States Booking at Doug Weston’s Troubadour
I was an avid reader of Melody Maker since 1964. I first became aware of Elton John’s Empty Sky DJM record label first LP in June of 1969. I ordered ... -
The Beatles: Their Hollywood and Los Angeles Connection
An August 21, 2025 announcement from Walt Disney Studios, Apple Corps Ltd, UMe, and Chronicle Books touted the 2025 Beatles products. “The series’ original eight episodes trace the legendary ... -
Surf Ballroom and Museum offers first-of-its-kind tribute to rock ‘n’ roll icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie ...
This September, the Surf Ballroom & Museum will unveil ‘Not Fade Away: The Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience’ – a permanent first-of-its-kind experience honoring the legacy of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, ... -
Elektra Records Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
As part of Elektra Records’ 75th Anniversary celebration, Rhino Entertainment has just released an extensive collection of iconic Elektra titles on vinyl. The series encompasses acclaimed albums issued from the ... -
Bob Dylan’s 'Highway 61 Revisited' Turns 60
In Bob Dylan’s memoir Chronicles Volume One, he described the relationship he felt with the Route 61 that became the title of his sixth studio album for Columbia Records, Highway 61 ... -
Bob Marley Hope Road Brings the Spirit of ‘One Love’ to the Las Vegas Strip
A bold new celebration of Bob Marley’s life, music, and legacy premiered July 18th in Las Vegas. Bob Marley Hope Road, an immersive entertainment experience years in the making, officially ... -
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, ...
