Setlist History: AC/DC’s 1978 Gig That Became Its First Live LP
Is AC/DC superstitious?
It doesn't seem so.
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On This Day: Lorde Became Youngest Solo Artist to Write #1 Song
On this day in 2013 Lorde became the youngest solo artist to write and record a song to top the Billboard Hot 100 when her single "Royals" topped the chart.
The New Zealand-born singer/songwriter, whose paperwork says Ella Yelich-O'Connor, was just 16 when the sparse tune off The Love Club EP (and later Pure Heroine) became a sensation, staying on the chart for 44 weeks.
moreSetlist History: Frank Sinatra Mobbed by Teenage Girls
The Columbus Day Riot happened on October 12, 1944 when tens of thousands of teenage girls swarmed the Manhattan venue Frank Sinatra was set to play and caused a ruckus - but created a milestone in popular music.
The utter passion and hysteria surrounding the thin 25-year-old crooner whose popularity demanded that he play multiple shows a night, established Sinatra as the first bonafide pop superstar who would one day be followed by Elvis, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson.
moreOlivia Rodrigo Plays Intimate Acoustic Show
Olivia Rodrigo, everyone's favorite, gave fans a treat this week when she performed in the ridiculously beautiful Theatre at the Ace Hotel in downtown LA to a mere 1,500 lucky fans.
And then the gig, which was professionally filmed, was posted on her YouTube channel, the next night, October 10.
moreSetlist History: Justin Timberlake Debuts “Dick in a Box”
Justin Timberlake had a fantastic summer of 2003 that lead to his SNL hosting debut that October.
The former N*Syncer was supporting his first solo album, Justified, by co-headlined a 45-night tour with Christina Aguilera with the Black Eyed Peas opening. If a 22 year-old Timberlake can't move units with a tour like that, presented by MTV, nothing could.
moreThundercat Rocks Out with Tame Impala, Suicidal Tendencies in LA
The phenomenally talented Thundercat rocked the Greek Theater in the Hollywood Hills last week in what must have felt like a homecoming birthday party.
The 38-year-old native Angeleno who's birthday is in a few weeks, sold out one of the finest outdoor venues in his hometown and was greeted on stage with some of his favorite collaborators.
morePower Trip: A Night by Night Recap of the Year’s Hardest Fest
Power Trip has come and go and in its wake over 80,000 fans weathered the high temperatures in order to see full sets on one stage over three days by some of the legends in hard rock and heavy metal.
AC/DC, Judas Priest, Metallica, Tool, Iron Maiden, and Guns n Roses congregated at the famous polo fields in Indio last weekend at the venue best known for hosting the Coachella and Stagecoach concerts.
moreQueen & Adam Lambert Bring Rhapsody Tour Back to North America
Queen with Adam Lambert are back on the road for another year of the Rhapsody Tour.
Original members Brian May and Roger Taylor along with longtime Queen keyboardist Spike Edney, bass guitarist Neil Fairclough and percussionist Tyler Warren, kicked off the 2023 edition of the show in Baltimore with Lambert leading the way.
moreTour Check In: The 1975
The 1975 are in their second month of their Still... At Their Very Best Tour where they are scheduled to play basketball arenas throughout North America through the beginning of December.
Then they will take some time off before heading to Europe for a few months.
moreFirst Time, Last Time: Eddie Van Halen “Runnin’ With The Devil”
Eddie Van Halen passed away October 6, 2020 in Santa Monica, California.
On October 4, 2015, Van Halen played it's last concert with their irreplaceable guitarist 15 miles away from the beach city at the Hollywood Bowl.
moreThe Forum – Venue Spotlight
It has been called many names: The Fabulous Forum, The Great Western Forum, The Forum presented by Chase, and most recently The Kia Forum. The cozy arena has also hosted many of the most famous names in music.
The stately yet simple mid century modern arena on the corner of Manchester and Prairie in Inglewood, California, is probably best known for being the home of the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s starring Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the Laker Girls.
moreViolent Femmes Kick Off 40th Anniv Tour With 54-piece Orchestra
The Violent Femmes, Milwaukee's most popular rock band, kicked off their 40th anniversary tour with the city's symphony orchestra adding some heft to their folky ways.
The Wisconsin trio are celebrating their 1983 breakthrough self titled debut by performing the entirety of their million-record album along with others from their deep catalogue.
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